Bandera, population of 957, was founded in 1852 as a cypress shingle camp and was a Mormon Colony in 1854. Proud of it's reputation as the "Cowboy Capital of Texas," Bandera is surrounded by working ranches as well as guest/dude ranches. Bandera remains an authentic western town and continues to have reenacted gun fights on main street on the weekends. The town is rumored to have 16 bars and 23 churches and it's said the locals are either praying or partying. And it is a party town - with some fun local and lively bars.
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Resources Guide For Bandera, Texas
| Texas Outside Favorites On Bandera |
Flying L Golf Course and waterpark, Twin Elm an authentic dude/guest ranch, Old Spanish Trail for breakfast, Longhorn Saloon for music, 11th Street Cowboy bar for a funky bar and fun crowd and good music venue, and the scenic drive from Bandera to Kerrville along 470 to 187 to 39 |
| Bandera Chamber of Commerce |
The Chamber has some lake information on Bandera and the surrounding area |
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