Things to Do

Visitors center

No matter where you visit in Bandera County you will find clear skies, bright stars, stunning scenery and, most of all, friendly folks just waiting to swap stories and tall tales with you.

Bandera City Park

Bandera City Park is located in beautiful downtown Bandera. We offer fishing, swimming and picnic areas with BBQ pits.

Frontier Times Museum

The Frontier Times Museum is the trusted resource center for learning, historical research and information for Bandera County residents and visitors

Bandera Natural Museum

Replicas of Dinosaurs, Ice Age animals, and educational play stations are located on the eight acre grounds.

Country Sweets Bakery

"Two sisters who want to bring a little sweetness in your life."

Bandera General Store

The Bandera General Store building is 108 years old – built in 1907. It has the original wood floors and the original tin tile ceiling. It has been a saddle shop, a feed store, an appliance store (word has it caskets were sold in the basement and during prohibition the cowboys drank beer and played cards on the empty caskets

The OST

The Old Spanish Trail was used by the Conquistadors, who often followed routes established long ago by Native Americans.
The O.S.T. Restaurant has been serving the dining needs of Bandera since 1921, making it the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Bandera County.

TWIG's

Serving up your favorite recipes, deli style sandwiches, and more. Rather you dine inside the dining room or enjoy your meal on their patio, you will like everything on their menu along with their friendly service.

The Old Forge

The Old Forge serves only the choicest meats and seafood, freshest vegetables and their salad bar has only the freshest field greens and vegetables, made-from-scratch soups and baked potatoes. And don’t forget to try one of their fresh desserts

The 4-Way Bar & Grill

Your night just got a lot better. Let the good times roll with live music and events the whole family is sure to love

Samantha's of Bandera

High end Restaurant with a home town taste. You will like everything they do.

Madina Apple Store

Be sure to visit The Apple Store whenever you are in the area. The best dang Apple Pie and Apple Soft Serve Ice Cream EVER...