Sierra Diabio Mountains -just north of Van Horn

HISTORIC WATERING STOP

For nearly 150 years now, the high-quality, great-tasting water of Van Horn has quenched the thirst of those who travel through. The town was born from the need of water by the Texas & Pacific Railroad. We invite you to stop for a drink!

See railroad history ... FREE tours of a Union Pacific caboose at the Van Horn Visitors Bureau.

THE WILD, WILD WEST

Rough and rowdy for many years, Hollywood could have used Van Horn as the model-town for their Old West movies. Law and order was far away until Culberson County was formed in 1911, with Van Horn chosen to be the county seat. As construction of the first courthouse and jail was completed in 1914, the first sheriff was killed in a gunfight.

Old West saloon bar in the Culberson County Historical Museum.

The business of running the young government was conducted from the Cox Building until the new courthouse was finished. Built in the early 1900's, the Cox served Van Horn in several capacities. The building received a historical marker in 1971, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been horne to the Culberson County Historical Museum since 1979. Hours fluctuate seasonally. Call (915) 283-2043 for information. Stop in and escape to another time and place!

Classic cars on display at Smoke House Museum.

1992, "Haul of Fame" for All-Madden Team selections at Chuy's.

Frontier Days & Rodeo Gelebration A tradition since 1899!

ANNUAL EVENTS

The events staged in Van Horn are yet another reason folks like to stop and stay awhile. The Frontier Days & Rodeo Celebration is a big happening in Van Horn. Van Horn Convention Center officials and local civic groups stage the celebration each June and can give you more information about Frontier days or other events.

Remember the rides of your life at the Van Horn Old Car Festival!

ANNUAL EVENTS

Culberson County Livestock Show January Cinco de Mayo May Frontier Days & Rodeo Celebration June Van Horn Old Car Festival August County Fair September Trans Pecos Big Buck Tournament November / December Annual Lighted Christmas Parade December * Events subject ta change.

TEXAS MOUNTAIN TRAIL ATTRACTIONS

W/Approximate Mileages From Van Horn Balmorhea State Park 60 Big Bend National Park 200 Big Bend Ranch State Natural Area 185 Carlsbad Caverns National Park 105 Chamizal National Memorial 120 Davis Mountains State Park 88 EI Paso, TX/Juarez, Mexico 120 Fort Davis National Historic Site 92 Fort Leaton State Historical Park 139 Franklin Mountains State Park 120 Guadalupe Mountains National Park 63 Hueco Tanks State Historical Park 135 Marfa Ghost Lights 74 McDonald Observatory 75 Museum of the Big Bend 100

ACCOMMODATIONS

Van Horn -The Crossroads -is the natural choice from which to begin and end your tour of the Texas Mountain Trail. Visiting the attractions along the Trail will surely leave you with many memories that last a lifetime. We hope you will equally enjoy our outstanding climate, western heritage, annual events or more!
Well-accustomed to serving the needs of travelers, Van Horn has nearly 600 rooms between 18 motels, 20 restaurants and almost 200 hook-ups between 4 RV parks. Each awaits you with genuine Texas Hospitality, economical rates and quality service. The savings advantage is yours!
Our Visitors Bureau is an official participant in the Texas Department of Transportation's State Travel Literature Distribution Program, and is also a member of the Travelers' Assistance Network of Big Bend National Park. Whether you write, call or stop by, we will try to serve all of your information needs.

For maps, attractions or accomodations, contact:
P .0. Box 488 1801 W. Broadway	Van Horn, TX 79855 Phone: (915) 283-2682