It has been said about Texas – “It’s like a whole other country.“ Visiting a dude ranch in Texas might feel like you’re in a whole other world. When imagining any and all things Texas, the image of cowboys herding cattle is bound to top the list. Texas dude ranches offer a spacious and peaceful departure from the everyday, while submersing you in a cowboy way of life.
Texas is considered by many to be the birthplace of the American ranching industry. “King Ranch” founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King, is both a working cattle ranch, and a national historic landmark. The ranch itself is larger than the state of Rhode Island.
Bandera, Texas boasts the nickname, “The Cowboy Capital of the World”, and with ranch tours, rodeos, and horseback riding, the designation is well-earned. Rodeo is the official state sport of Texas, and the state motto is “Friendship”. You are bound to find elements of both at Texas dude ranches.
At a Texas dude ranch, you can enjoy horseback riding, beautiful scenery, home-cooked meals, steaks grilled over an open fire, and live entertainment. You may even be surprised to find dude ranches offering maid service and massages!
Many of the dude ranches across Texas have been family operated for generations. They pride themselves on Texan hospitality, and true-to-life cowboys and cowgirls running the show. Whether they’re opulent resorts, or rustic retreats, Texas dude ranches offer a distinct feel for what the “Wild West” was all about.
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