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Sonora is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.

[edit] Get in

Sonora is located on I-10 halfway between Ozona and Junction.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• Caverns of Sonora, Caverns of Sonora Road off I-10 8 miles west of town, 325 387 6507, [1]]. Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of very unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground.
• Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary [2]. 37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Downtown walking tour [3]. Self-guided tour which hits 18 points of interest around town. Brochures are available from the website.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

• La Mexicana, 240 Highway 277 N # 3088, 325 387 3401. Better than the average small-town Mexican restaurant.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Days Inn, 1312 N Service Rd, 325 387 3516. The hotel is older and thus cheaper than some area hotels, but the rooms are spacious and clean, and include mini-fridge and microwave.
• Comfort Inn, 311 N Hwy 277, 325 387 5800, [4]. Clean and quiet, with free high-speed internet. Mini-fridge and microwave in every room.

[edit] Get out

• X Bar Ranch, about 23 miles north of town near the town of [Eldorado], [5]. 7100-acre guest ranch with camping and cabin lodging. Other features include 16 miles of nature trails and a swimming pool.

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