--- title: "Bandera County Top Picks — Hill Country Top Picks" description: "Cowboy capital of the world" lang: en json-ld: --- [hillcountrytoppicks.com ](/) [What To Do](/category/what-to-do)[Where To Eat](/category/where-to-eat)[Where To Stay](/category/where-to-stay)[Submit Link](/submit) ![Bandera County](/assets/county-bandera-CZRYklOk.jpg) [Back to Home](/) # Bandera County Top Picks Cowboy capital of the world Cities: Bandera Medina Pipe Creek ## Get Wet [ ![Frio River Canyon](/assets/frio-river-DMtu0vi-.jpg) ### Frio River Canyon Emerald waters cutting through dramatic limestone cliffs. View Details → ](/detail/frio-river-canyon) ## Live Music [ ![11th Street Cowboy Bar](/assets/11th-street-eat-Ckd-XvJ-.jpg) ### 11th Street Cowboy Bar Honky-tonk heaven in the Cowboy Capital. View Details → ](/detail/11th-street-cowboy-bar) ## Ranches [ ![Rancho Cortez](/assets/rancho-cortez-DUM1J6do.jpg) ### Rancho Cortez Dude ranch & fitness farm in Bandera. View Details → ](/detail/rancho-cortez)[ ![Twin Elm Guest Ranch (Ranches)](/assets/twin-elm-ranch-CkN06fYv.jpg) ### Twin Elm Guest Ranch (Ranches) 185-acre guest ranch in Bandera with cabins, RV sites, riverside camping. View Details → ](/detail/twin-elm-guest-ranch) ## Rodeo [ ![Twin Elm Guest Ranch Rodeo](/assets/twin-elm-ranch-CkN06fYv.jpg) ### Twin Elm Guest Ranch Rodeo Historic guest ranch with trails, river access, and wide-open spaces. View Details → ](/detail/twin-elm-guest-ranch-rodeo) ## Parks [ ![Bandera City Park](/assets/bandera-city-park-DQibEVsu.png) ### Bandera City Park Located in beautiful downtown Bandera, this charming city park offers fishing, swimming, and picnic areas with BBQ pits along the Medina River. A perfect spot to relax in the Cowboy Capital of the World. View Details → ](/detail/bandera-city-park)[ ![Hill Country State Natural Area](/assets/hill-country-sna-D8o5LPtF.jpg) ### Hill Country State Natural Area Over 5,000 acres of rugged canyons and scenic plateaus. View Details → ](/detail/hill-country-state-natural-area)[ ![Lost Maples State Natural Area](/assets/lost-maples-BBJBAg98.jpg) ### Lost Maples State Natural Area Famous for spectacular fall foliage, with 10+ miles of trails through rugged limestone canyons and bigtooth maple groves. View Details → ](/detail/lost-maples-state-natural-area) ## Horseback Riding [ ![Bandera Historical Rides](/assets/bandera-historical-rides-BjOSni5P.jpg) ### Bandera Historical Rides Private horseback riding adventures through the scenic Hill Country trails of Bandera. Offering day rides, overnight ranch stays, and ranch activities with experienced guides and well-cared-for horses. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner. View Details → ](/detail/bandera-historical-rides)[ ![Dixie Dude Ranch](/assets/dixie-dude-ranch-DqRokAqa.jpg) ### Dixie Dude Ranch Historic Hill Country dude ranch in Bandera offering guided horseback rides, home-cooked meals, swimming, and an authentic cowboy experience since 1937. View Details → ](/detail/dixie-dude-ranch)[ ![Mayan Dude Ranch](/assets/mayan-ranch-BzRychWE.jpg) ### Mayan Dude Ranch Family-owned dude ranch in Bandera treating guests like family since the 1950s. View Details → ](/detail/mayan-dude-ranch) ## Motorcycles [ ![Twisted Sisters Ride](/assets/twisted-sisters-ride-DCpIJete.jpg) ### Twisted Sisters Ride The most legendary motorcycle route in Texas Hill Country — a thrilling 100-mile loop along Ranch Roads 337, 336, and 335. Famous for challenging curves, breathtaking views, and stunning landscapes where the Hill Country meets the rugged western terrain. View Details → ](/detail/twisted-sisters-ride) ## Breweries & Bars [ ![11th Street Cowboy Bar](/assets/11th-street-eat-Ckd-XvJ-.jpg) ### 11th Street Cowboy Bar Legendary honky-tonk with cold beer and cowboy vibes. View Details → ](/detail/11th-street-cowboy-bar-where-to-eat) ## Cafés & Bakeries [ ![Love Creek Orchards Cafe](/assets/love-creek-orchards-CySpWL1s.png) ### Love Creek Orchards Cafe Famous apple pie and country breakfast in Medina. View Details → ](/detail/love-creek-orchards-cafe)[ ![OST Restaurant](/assets/ost-restaurant-BQupc1iP.jpg) ### OST Restaurant Iconic cowboy café on Main Street since 1921. View Details → ](/detail/ost-restaurant) ## Unique Resorts [ ![Dixie Dude Ranch Stay](/assets/dixie-dude-ranch-stay-hy_ua3eP.jpg) ### Dixie Dude Ranch Stay A working cattle ranch in the Cowboy Capital of the World offering an authentic all-inclusive dude ranch experience since the 1930s. Dixie Dude Ranch features daily horseback rides through 725 acres of rolling Hill Country terrain, a swimming pool, campfire cookouts, hayrides, and live country music. Accommodations range from rustic lodge rooms to private cottages, and all-inclusive rates cover three hearty Texas-style meals a day. With massage therapy, local sightseeing, and genuine cowboy hospitality, it's a true taste of the Old West. View Details → ](/detail/dixie-dude-ranch-stay)[ ![Mayan Ranch Stay](/assets/mayan-ranch-BzRychWE.jpg) ### Mayan Ranch Stay A family-owned dude ranch in Bandera that has been treating guests like family since the 1950s. Mayan Ranch offers an all-inclusive experience with horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hayrides, campfire sing-alongs, and hearty Texas-style meals served family-style three times a day. Accommodations range from comfortable lodge rooms to private cottages set among towering oak trees along the Medina River. With genuine cowboy hospitality and a laid-back atmosphere, Mayan Ranch is where generations of families come to make lasting Hill Country memories. View Details → ](/detail/mayan-ranch-stay)[ ![Twin Elm Guest Ranch](/assets/twin-elm-ranch-CkN06fYv.jpg) ### Twin Elm Guest Ranch Welcome to 185 acres of wide-open Texas freedom in the hills of Bandera. Once a classic dude ranch, Twin Elm Ranch has evolved into a one-of-a-kind guest ranch and RV park where adventure still rules the day. The property offers unique accommodations including cozy cabins, rustic rooms and suites, full-hookup RV sites, and riverside campsites along the Medina River. With horseback riding, swimming, hiking, and genuine Bandera cowboy culture just outside your door, Twin Elm delivers an authentic Hill Country ranch experience for families and adventure seekers. View Details → ](/detail/twin-elm-guest-ranch-stay) ## B&Bs & Inns [ ![Hill Country Equestrian Lodge](/assets/hc-equestrian-lodge-gZjG8ePb.jpg) ### Hill Country Equestrian Lodge A unique bed and breakfast in Bandera designed for horse lovers, featuring on-site stables, guided trail rides through the Hill Country, and comfortable accommodations surrounded by rolling ranchland. Hill Country Equestrian Lodge offers an authentic Western experience with the comforts of a boutique inn — perfect for experienced riders looking to explore miles of scenic trails and for beginners wanting to saddle up for the first time in the Cowboy Capital of the World. View Details → ](/detail/hill-country-equestrian-lodge) ### HILL COUNTRY TOP PICKS Your curated guide to the best of the Texas Hill Country. 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