Honors old-time XIT ranch hands and celebrates the heritage of the huge ranch. Even features PRCA Rodeo, fiddlers contest, and the world's largest free barbecue the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of August.
Dalhart, TX RodeosFamed XIT was world's largest ranch under fence in 1880s, three million acres! The State of Texas, far richer in land than cash, granted 3,050,000 acres of land in 1882 to a Chicago corporation for construction of state capitol. An English company, the Capitol Freehold Land &
Dalhart, TX RanchesA beautifully restored theatre with professional and amateur stage productions produced by Dalhart Community Theatre.
Dalhart, TX TheatresA favorite photo subject, monument stands at north end of Dalhart's V-shaped underpass. Designed by a cowboy after a widow asked that a horse bearing an empty saddle appear in annual reunion parade in tribute to her husband, former XIT Ranch cowpoke. U.S. 87
Dalhart, TX MonumentsWealth of exhibits include XIT Ranch, railroad antiques, Indian artifacts, frontier firearms, cowboy clothing, saddles and tack. Also completely furnished kitchen, parlor and bedroom, c. 1900, and frontier chapel with pump organ.
Dalhart, TX MuseumsFishing for largemouth bass is excellent at White River Reservoir. The lake consistently produces fish over 8 pounds and has ...
Set behind protective fence at south edge of U.S. 60 about five miles southwest of city is site of first tree planted through...
One of a handful of outdoor movie theaters still operating in Texas, features first-run and recent . On Old Jacksboro Hwy. ...
Built in 1908, this State Historical Landmark is home to an endless variety of quality family entertainment, including live c...