Stinnett, Texas
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20miles Southwest of StinnettContrasting spectacularly with its surroundings, Lake Meredith lies on the dry and windswept High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. The lake itself was created by Sanford Dam on the Canadian River;... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Isaac McCormick Pioneer Cottage
Restored home of area's first settler, built in 1899. Furnished in pioneer style displaying artifacts from 1890
Stinnett, TX Historic Homes
Scenic Drive
A 25-mile loop south and east to Borger crosses rough, canyon-cut landscapes of Canadian River breaks and leads across dam impounding Lake Meredith. South on F.M. 687, F.M. 1319, and east on Texas 136.
Stinnett, TX Scenic Drives
Battle of Adobe Walls
Site where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. Kit Carson (in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowly escaped defeat by Kiowa and Comanche Indians who had been molesting wagon trains and settlers. Ten years later, in 1874
Stinnett, TX History
Things to do near Stinnett, TX
Post Office Mural
National and Post Office history depicted in 6- by 10-foot mural of postage stamps. Seven years and some 12,000 stamps were r...
River Bend Nature Works
Nestled amid 15 acres in the city, River Bend Nature Works is an environmental education center. Visitors enjoy the wetland p...
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
On 93 acres with trees, shrubs and many other plants. A central lake is home to swimming ducks and many birds frequent the ar...
Twin Buttes Reservoir
Twin Buttes suffered extremely low levels until fall 2004 when it caught over 20 feet of water. Fish populations will be in a...
Historic Depot District
A nightclub and restaurant area where restaurants feature all types of food. The Cactus Theater is a restored 1930s motion pi...