Quick Summary:
- Where is Bandera located?
- Bandera is located just one hour northwest of San Antonio (53.9 miles via I-10 W).
- What is Bandera known for?
- Bandera is known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” a picturesque Hill Country town that was once the staging area for historical cattle drives of the 1800s.
- What is the origin of the name "Bandera"?
- The name "Bandera" comes from the Spanish word for flag, a reference to the red banner that once flew in the area to delineate the boundary between Spanish and Native American hunting grounds.
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Relax surrounded by nature at the Hill Country State Natural Area
Kayak on Medina River
Stop by the historic Frontier Times Museum
Take the kids to dig for fossils at the Bandera Natural History Museum
Book a stay at the Dixie Dude Ranch
Visit historic St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Shop at the Western Trail Antiques Marketplace
Go dancing at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar
Play on the Flying L Golf Course
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