Location: Fort Davis
Top Things to do in Fort Davis
The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Fort Davis, Texas (TX)
Fort Davis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,201 at the 2010 US Census. It is the county seat of Jeff Davis County. It was the site of Fort Davis established in 1854 on the San Antonio-El Paso Road through west Texas and named after Jefferson Davis, who was then the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce.
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1. Fort Davis National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 773 reviews
A restored cavalry post that is open to the public.
Reviewed By rnprofessr - Harper, United States
Really enjoyed visiting this fort The information about the Buffalo soldiers was wonderful and the video was good Well documented and maintained facilities It was neat that their horses wandered at will and came right up to you Had an added bonus of a very loud thunderstorm over the box canyon no rain yet before we left there There is still a lot of walking here
2. McDonald Observatory
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4.5 based on 1,282 reviews
The McDonald Observatory Visitors Center staff appreciate all of the positive reviews (and even some of the negative ones, too!) that well-meaning and well-intentioned visitors have left over the years. However, we feel that TripAdvisor does not provide anywhere close to the level of management tools needed to combat the misinformation that routinely is provided by, again, well-intentioned visitors to others visiting its pages. With no way other than the "management response" feature to cull and corral the sometimes wildly misleading information posted on these pages, we feel that using TripAdvisor for anything beyond getting the general feel of the establishment is pointless.
Reviewed By 613JoeM613 - Houston, United States
The 11am tour is a solid 2 hour tour that begins in the new visitor's center with a great presentation of solar viewing with real time views of the sun along with great explanations from Christina regarding the sun's surface & effect on the Earth. We loaded a shuttle bus which took us to 2 of the observatories. Even if you are not an astronomer, you will find the tour very entertaining. Well worth the stop.
3. Davis Mountains State Park
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4.5 based on 522 reviews
The scenic landscape is great for bird watching, biking and more.
Reviewed By BnCrXplorerz - Pittsburgh, United States
This is a beautiful state park just outside of Fort Davis. We were fortunate to get reservations at the Indian Lodge located within the state park. The terrain and mountain vistas make a visit worthwhile, and there's lots if opportunity for wildlife viewing, plus McDonald Observatory is located in the Davis Mountains. Historic Fort Davis is only a few miles from the entrance to the state park. There's lots to do and see in the area.
4. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
Located 4 miles SE of Fort Davis on Hwy 118, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center is comprised of semi-desert grasslands and igneous rock outcrops with a riparian canyon and spectacular views from all directions. Visitors may explore a variety of hiking trails from the more strenuous 1.75 mile Modesta Canyon Trail that leads into a hidden canyon with its year-round spring to the moderate 1.5 mile Clayton's Overlook Trail which provides a 360 degree hilltop view plus a Geology Exhibit. Inside the fenced Botanical Gardens is a 0.5 mile winding path with a surprising variety of native plants of the Trans-Pecos region. Halfway through the gardens is the Cactus and Succulent Greenhouse featuring over 165 species and subspecies of Chihuahuan Desert cacti making it one of the world's finest collections. The site aso offers a Bird Blind with a 30 ft. long water feature & Mining Heritage Exhibit. Purchase tickets online at www.cdri.org. Adults: $6.50 each; Children 12 and under: Free
Reviewed By mandre - Bernalillo, United States
We really enjoyed our visit to this terrific facility, and appreciate so much the great staff and the time they took to answer our questions. For a true botany enthusiast any time of year is a great time to visit a botanical garden, but for others they may prefer to visit at a time when the garden is blooming. We enjoyed the garden, the cactus greenhouse, the mining exhibit, and the bird hide. We would have spent more time if the facilities were not closed due to Covid. Also, because of this please be sure to book your visit ahead of time! We look forward to our return!
5. Davis Mountain Scenic Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By G4165LJlarryb - Sulphur Springs, United States
This was a great drive to explore the country and see wildlife. The best time to make this drive is early in the morning or late in the evening if you want to see animals.
6. Rattlers & Reptiles
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3.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By A5142UYmikeh
We've been stopping by the rattlesnake shop for years. It is much cleaner than I've ever seen it. New displays, new animals, cleaner, it's worth a stop if you're even mildly interested in animals.
