Any western-themed activities or places? (Spring, Kingsville: recommendation, stores, restaurant)

[els565]

My nephew is in town and he is really into cowboys and the "olden days." We're taking him to the Alamo (he can't wait).

I am wondering if there is anything around within an hour or so that might be like a western town or showcase the "olden days?"

[gwrober]

Pedrotti's may be what you're looking for:

Pedrotti's North Wind Ranch

[Bowie]

The Cowboy Capital, Bandera would probably be a good choice.

Gruene is another old-timey downtown with several antique stores. Go there on a nice day around mealtime and eat at the Gristmill.

[Eily71]

Drive down to Kingsville and visit the King Ranch. Look for rodeos in the area. I personally love the small town or county rodoes over the big ones. If you have the time, the Stockyard area of Ft Worth is pretty neat.

[TXtrkgrl]

You could take him on a horse ride at the Lightning Ranch. It is in Pipe Creek, about 20 miles outside 1604 on Hwy 16. They have rodeos every Saturday night starting May 19th.
Lightning Ranch - Pipe Creek, Texas

[TXtrkgrl]

There is also the Mayan dude ranch in Bandera.
Welcome to the Mayan Dude Ranch, Bandera Texas

[els565]

Thanks a bunch for all the great recommendations!

[NurseDana]

Enchanted Springs Ranch is fun! It looks like an old western town and even had a few movies filmed there!