Denise’s guidebook
Sightseeing
State park, state of the art observatory for stargazing, local history
Copper Breaks State Park is an ideal destination for the family or nature lover. Activities include: hiking, biking, swimming, birding, and taking in the unique Texas landscape.
Copper Breaks State Park
777 State Hwy Park Rd 62Copper Breaks State Park is an ideal destination for the family or nature lover. Activities include: hiking, biking, swimming, birding, and taking in the unique Texas landscape.
Located just a few miles from our place, visit the museum to learn about the unique history surrounding our property. History buffs would enjoy this.
Downtown Medicine Mound Museum
292 Spur 91Located just a few miles from our place, visit the museum to learn about the unique history surrounding our property. History buffs would enjoy this.
This is a top notch museum that showcases the historical and cultural aspects of the region.
Red River Valley Museum
4600 College DrThis is a top notch museum that showcases the historical and cultural aspects of the region.
Three Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences
4187 Farm to Market Rd 654Incredible stargazing opportunities
Food scene
Love's is a local favorite that provides customers with a diverse menu. Lots of unique dishes and comfort food. Always delicious.
Loves Texas Style BBQ & Steakhouse
14211 US-287Love's is a local favorite that provides customers with a diverse menu. Lots of unique dishes and comfort food. Always delicious.
Dropping by here is a must. Valley Pecans started out as a small cart on the side of the road where passersby could stop and buy pecans. It has evolved into a worldwide business that ships fudge, pecans, cooking oils, unique home and gift items. The deli provides soups, sandwiches, quiche, salads, & pastries.
Valley Pecans
1001 US-287Dropping by here is a must. Valley Pecans started out as a small cart on the side of the road where passersby could stop and buy pecans. It has evolved into a worldwide business that ships fudge, pecans, cooking oils, unique home and gift items. The deli provides soups, sandwiches, quiche, salads, & pastries.
A western, sometimes honkytonk feel in an old bank (hence the name) that has been converted into a restaurant. Great mesquite-smoked steaks with live music. Check the days/ hours of operation before you go.
Old Bank Saloon
201 S Main StA western, sometimes honkytonk feel in an old bank (hence the name) that has been converted into a restaurant. Great mesquite-smoked steaks with live music. Check the days/ hours of operation before you go.
The Rusty Spur Steakhouse & Saloon
1117 Hillcrest Dra local favorite with a great steak
Bevo's Drive-In
4000 Wilbarger Stbest.burgers.period.
Benito's Italian Cafe & Pizzeria & Full Bar
4201 College DrGreat fajitas. If you like chips and salsa, don’t forget to order the green sauce for a little more spice!
Lupes II
529 US-287Great fajitas. If you like chips and salsa, don’t forget to order the green sauce for a little more spice!
Vernon Parts Sports Grill
1701 Marshall StGood finger foods. Fun, festive atmosphere. Pool tables.
China Buffet
2424 Wilbarger StA local favorite that features musical talents from around the area. Good ribeye and chicken fried steak.
Three Hearts Steakhouse
1722 Pease StA local favorite that features musical talents from around the area. Good ribeye and chicken fried steak.
Pizza Hut
2230 Wilbarger St
MrJims.Pizza
3926 Wilbarger St
Turquoise Coffee Stop
901 S 2nd StEvents
This event is held in August. Classic car enthusiasts from all over gather in Vernon to showcase their cars. Lots of activities over the weekend and food vendors provide entertainment for visitors.
Summer's Last Blast
2100 Wilbarger StThis event is held in August. Classic car enthusiasts from all over gather in Vernon to showcase their cars. Lots of activities over the weekend and food vendors provide entertainment for visitors.
The annual rodeo club that showcases The nationally renowned Palomino Club and the talents of rodeo professionals competing for cash prizes. Activities for children are provided at the rodeo, too.
Santa Rosa Roundup Rodeo
The annual rodeo club that showcases The nationally renowned Palomino Club and the talents of rodeo professionals competing for cash prizes. Activities for children are provided at the rodeo, too.
Grocery Stores
We are off the beaten path, so depending on your plans, it might be a good idea to stock up on some food if you don’t plan on eating out.
United Supermarkets
1000 W 11th StWe are off the beaten path, so depending on your plans, it might be a good idea to stock up on some food if you don’t plan on eating out.
Walmart Supercenter
3800 US-287Gas Stations
right next to Walmart
Murphy USA
3802 US-287
Love's Travel Stop
1415 W 11th St