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Vernon is a city in the North Central Plains region of Texas.

[edit] Get in

Vernon lies on US Highway 287 between Quanah and Wichita Falls. Alternately, you can take US Highway 283 south from Altus, Oklahoma, or US 70 east from Crowell.

[edit] Get around

Like most Texas towns, you are best off with a car at your disposal.

[edit][add listing] See

• Red River Valley Museum, 4400 College Drive. This museum has, among other things, exhibits on the Waggoner Ranch, sculpture by Electra Waggoner Biggs, and an exhibit on Jack Teagarden, a famous jazz musician of the 20s, 30s and 40s who was born in Vernon. Tues-Sun 1-5pm.
• Wilbarger County Courthouse, built in 1928.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Santa Rosa Roundup - This major national rodeo is held on the third weekend of May.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Dew's Custom Handmade Boots, 1819 Pease St., 940 552 9288.

[edit] Antiques

• Blessings Antiques & Etc., 1727 Fannin St., 940 553 3766.
• Jo's Corner, 1530 Main St., 940 553 1922.
• T-Cup, 1830 Pease St., 940 552 5208.
• Malone's Treasures, 1409 Main St., 940 552 0951.
• Little Attic, 2103 Paradise St, 940 552 6960.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Bara's Fine Mexican Food, 529 US Highway 287 E, 940 553 3100.
• Brown Cow Family Restaurant, 3205 US Highway 287 W, 940 553 3322.
• Chicken Shack Restaurant, 3901 Wilbarger St, 940 552 6464.
• Doug's Pit Bar BQ, 1418 Fannin St, 940 553 1575.
• Grandads Diner, 1727 Fannin St, 940 553 3766.
• Mestizo Mexican Restaurant, 5115 College Dr, 940 552 5263.
• Mr Jim's Pizza, 4113 Hillcrest Plz # 64, 940 552 0095.
• Norman's Restaurant, 1601 US Highway 287 E, 940 552 2054.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Crazy Mike's Saloon, 3108 US Highway 287 W, 940 552 7299.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Days Inn Vernon, 3110 Frontage Road, 940 553 3282.
• Green Tree Inn, 3029 Morton St, 940 552 5421.
• Holiday Inn Express, 700 Hillcrest Dr, 940 552 0200.
• Best Western-Village Inn, 1615 US Highway 287 E, 940 552 5417.

[edit] Get out

• Doan's Crossing, 15 miles north on Hwy 283 near the tiny community of Fargo. Six million cattle were driven along the Western Texas-Kansas trail which crossed the Red River at this point. Corwin Doan built a small adobe store here in 1881 to provide for the cowboy's needs. The building still stands today, along with a historical marker engraved with the brands of famous ranches around Texas.
• Lake Kemp, 25 miles south off route 183. This lake is popular for sport fishing.

Sayre ← Altus ←	N  S	→ END → I-20 - Brady
Amarillo ← Quanah ←	N  S	→ Rest area - Wichita Falls → Fort Worth