Lodging
Butterfield Inn
Casa Mano Prieto
Crows Nest Ranch
Davis Mountains Inn
Fort Davis Inn
Harvard Hotel & Lodge
R. M. Sproul Properties
Hotel Limpia
Indian Lodge
McIvor Ranch
Mountain Trails Lodge
Old Texas Inn
Old School House-Hopes
Overland Trail Cabins
Prude Ranch
Stone Village Tourist Camp
The Veranda
Wild Flower Cottages
El Oso Flojo LodgeBalmorhea
Hampton InnAlpine
The Paisano HotelMarfa
Chisos Mountain LodgeBig Bend
Camp i ng / RV
Crows Nest Ranch
Davis Mountain State Park
Fort Davis Inn
McMillans in the Highlands
Overland Trail Campgrounds
Prude Ranch
432-426-3300
432-426-3337
432-426-2112
432-426-2056
432-426-2250
432-426-3202
Rest au ran t s
Black Bear At Indian Lodge B, L, D 432-426-3254
Blue Mountain Bistro
Cueva de Leon
B, L, D 432-426-3241
L, D 432-426-3801
Cueva de la OsoBalmorhea L, D 432-375-2273
Fort Davis Drug Store B, L, D 432-426-3118
Murphy's
Poco Mexico
L, D 432-426-2020
L 432-249-0647
Star Date Café At Observatory B, L, D 432-426-3640
432-426-3252
432-249-1820
432-426-3300
432-426-3939
432-426-2112
432-426-2500
432-426-3097
432-426-3237
432-426-3254
432-426-2272
432-426-3481
432-426-3118
432-426-2050
432-426-2250
432-426-3201
432-426-3941
432-426-2233
432-249-1234
432-375-0502
432-837-7344
432-729-3669
432-477-2291
*B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
A vast range of activities can be enjoyed year round in Fort Davis and the surrounding Davis Mountains area. Bicycling, birding, camping, cattle drives, dances, fitness training, glider rides, hiking, horseback riding, holiday celebrations, hunting, jeep tours, riding instruction, yoga and much more. Many activities and events occur annually and are too numerous to list. Please contact us for more information on the activities listed and check the Calendar of Events on our website to help plan your visit. www.fortdavis.com/calendar
Feb - Trappings of Texas * Cowboy Poetry
Mar - Cactus & Succulent Festival
Apr - Hammerfest * Picnic in the Park
May - Texas Star Party * Memorial Day Services
Jun - Missoula Children’s Theatre
Jul - Coolest 4th Weekend
Aug - Hummingbird Season
Donkey Daze
Oct - Dinner Theatre at the Fort
Nov - Arts & Crafts Festival
Dec - Frontier Christmas Weekend
Photos courtesy of Max Kandler
#4 Memorial Square
PO Box 378 Fort Davis, TX 79734
Ph: 432-426-3015 or 800-524-3015
Fax: 432-426-3978
E-mail: info@fortdavis.com
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At 5,050' Fort Davis is the highest town in
Texas. Located in the Davis Mountains of comfortable year round climate. The average summer high is 88° with low humidity and the average winter low is 30°.
Originally a military post established in
1854, Fort Davis is nestled in the heart of the Davis Mountains. View spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, unique geological formations, historic buildings and one of the darkest night skies in the U.S.
A visit to Fort Davis will take you back to a time gone by without giving up all of the modern conveniences. Enjoy diversified shopping & lodging and visit with some of the 2,000 friendly folks who live in the area.

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and
Botanical Gardens- Mon-Sat 9-5. Cactus and succulent greenhouse, botanical gardens, hiking trails, gift shop, educational programs and tours. 432-364-2499 www.cdri.org
Scenic Loop Drive– 75 miles of spectacular scenery and wildlife. Plenty of places to stop, relax & enjoy the scenery, picnic or take a few photos.
Davis Mountains State Park Abundant and rare wildlife, 9 miles of hiking trails great for birding and photos, spectacular views. Tent & RV campsites, picnic areas and interpretive programs. www.tpwd. state.tx.us/state-parks/davis-mountains
Indian Lodge Built in 1933 by the Civilian
Conservation Corps. A pueblo style hotel with restaurant and pool located in Davis
Mountains State Park. 432-426-3337 for park or camping & 512-389-8900 or 432-
426-3254 for hotel. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ state-parks/indian-lodge
Fort Davis National Historic Site- One of the best remaining examples of a restored frontier military fort in the country. 8-5 daily
(except certain holidays). Visitor’s Center, museum, gift shop, interpretive programs, picnic area and hiking trails. 432-426-3224 or http://www.nps.gov/foda
McDonald Observatory- One of the major astronomical research facilities in the world.
Open 10-5 daily, the Visitor’s Center has extensive exhibits, a theater, gift shop and the
Star Date Café. Solar viewing and guided tours are scheduled for 11am and 2pm daily.
Star parties are held on Tuesday, Friday and
Saturday evenings giving visitors the opportunity to look through multiple telescopes and view different celestial objects. For more info call: 877-984-7827 or 432-426-3640. website:http://mcdonaldobservatory.org
Fort Davis Historic Walking or Driving Tour
A one and one half mile tour, describing 23 restored public buildings. Some date back to the late 1800’s.
Overland Trail Museum. Open Tuesday through Friday from 1pm to 5pm. Closed during December, January, and February. Numerous historic exhibits, records, pictures and the cultural history of Jeff Davis County. Educational programs and guided tours are available. 432-426-3404
A community without traffic lights or chain stores, Fort Davis is known for its artisans and merchants, many of whom specialize in local handmade crafts. Hand dipped and flavored nuts, locally made fudge, along with western art and jewelry, are just some of the unique items that can be found here.
So come on out and experience the Davis
Mountains of West Texas!