category : Museums
Named for historic trail that once passed its front door, small museum was former home, office and shop of Nick Mersfelter, early resident who was justice of the peace, barber, and area music master. Austrian-born Mersfelter could play almost any instrument, was once member of San Antonio Philharmonic Orchestra. Pioneer ranch, trail, and law enforcement artifacts.

Admission: Admission fee.
Hours: Open Wed. - Sun. afternoons in summer

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Chihuahuan Desert Visitor Center

Historic Inn-Hotel Limpia

Davis Mountains State Park

University of Texas McDonald Observatory at Mount Locke

Fort Davis National Historic Site

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