Bandera didn't earn its 'Cowboy Capital of the World' nickname by accident — it built the reputation one guest ranch, one rodeo, one honky-tonk at a time. This drive traces that story from the 1920 homestead-turned-dude-ranch that started it all, through two working ranches still run by the founding families' descendants, to the arena named for a hometown world champion roper and the open-air bar where the boots still hit the floor tonight.
The tour begins in Bandera. Open Texas Roam to follow the full route stop by stop, with directions and audio narration as you go.
It is a self-guided driving tour: 5 stops, about 18 miles, ~1.5 hours. Go at your own pace; the app keeps your place.
In Bandera, Texas. The exact starting point, the full stop list and turn-by-turn directions are in the TexasRoam app.
Download TexasRoam for iPhone or iPad from the App Store. The tour is included with TexasRoam+. It is not available on the web map.
Texas Roam guides you turn by turn through Bandera with maps, audio narration and check-ins as you go — plus all 5 stops on this tour and every guided tour, hiking trail and historical marker across Texas. Get it on the App Store.
