Travel Reference
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Some offer packages that include meals, and some even host overnight rides; many of
them take advantage of the Hill Country State Natural Area, a park covering over 5000
acres.
If you'd like to stay longer, these dude ranches offer all-inclusive experiences with
horseback riding, meals and a place to hang up your hat for the night. Overnight stays all
cost about the same; plan on spending about $130 to$160 per adult per night and $45-90
for the young'uns, and don't be surprised if there's a two-night minimum stay.
Some ranches offer unique features to set themselves apart, but you can generally ex-
pect enormous ranch houses set on hundreds of acres, with horseback riding included in
the price of your stay. Other amenities might include hayrides, campfires and barbecues.
Dixie Dude Ranch
( 800-375-9255, 830-796-7771;
www.dixieduderanch.com
; 833 Dixie Dude Ranch Rd)
This working stock
ranch founded in 1901 has an authentic Western feel and 725 acres.
DUDE RANCH
Twin Elm Guest Ranch
(
www.twinelmranch.com
; cnr Rte 470 & Hwy 16; rodeos adult/under 6 $6/free; rodeos 8pm Fri May-Aug)
Provides lots of family friendly activities, including river tubing, and hosts open-to-the -
public rodeos on Fridays in season.
DUDE RANCH
DUDE RANCH
Mayan Ranch
( 830-460-3036;
www.mayanranch.com
;
350 Mayan Ranch Rd)
From tubing on the river to tennis to
nightly programs, the Mayan has tons to do for both the adults and the kids.
Flying L Guest Ranch
( 830-796-9025;
www.flyingl.com
;
566 Flying L Dr)
As much a resort as a dude ranch, the Flying L
includes a water park and golf course.
DUDE RANCH
Silver Spur Guest Ranch
( 830-796-3037;
www.ssranch.com
;
9266 Bandera Creek Rd)
A junior Olympic pool provides good
way to cool off after a long day on the dusty trails.
DUDE RANCH
Sleeping & Eating
River Front Motel
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