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There’s something everyone will want to see in Van Horn, Texas.
Attractions in Van Horn
City Park
3rd and Austin
Van Horn, TX
City Pool
200 Austin
Van Horn, TX
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Clark Hotel Museum
108 West Broadway
Van Horn, TX
Okey D. Lukey Memorial Park
1804 West Broadway
Van Horn, TX
North of Van Horn
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Located 61 miles north of Van Horn
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is an 86,416-acre park bordering New Mexico. Home to the highest point in Texas—Guadalupe Peak at 8,749 feet—the park features landscapes ranging from desert to wooded mountains. McKittrick Canyon offers miles of hiking trails and scenic views.
Call: 915-828-3251
Website: National Park Service – Guadalupe Mountains
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Located 105 miles north of Van Horn via Highway 54 into New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns offers year-round access to its famous underground chambers. The caverns sit 750 feet below ground at a constant 56°F, with both self-guided and ranger-led tours available.
Call: 505-785-2232
Website: National Park Service – Carlsbad Caverns
East of Van Horn
Balmorhea State Park
Located 61 miles east of Van Horn off I-10
Home to one of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pools, Balmorhea State Park offers:
• Picnic areas
• Playground areas
• Scuba diving
• Swimming opportunities
Call: 432-375-2370
Website: Texas Parks & Wildlife – Balmorhea
West of Van Horn
Hueco Tanks State Park
Located 135 miles west of Van Horn
Call: 915-857-1135
Website: Texas Parks & Wildlife – Hueco Tanks
El Paso
Located 119 miles west of Van Horn
The westernmost city in Texas, El Paso offers rich cultural history and vibrant city life.
Website: Visit El Paso
South of Van Horn
Marfa
Located 74 miles south of Van Horn
Once a railroad water stop, Marfa is now a hub for contemporary art and mysterious phenomena like the Marfa Lights.
Call: 432-729-4772
Website: Visit Marfa
Fort Davis
Located 80 miles south of Van Horn
Historic Fort Davis is nestled in the Davis Mountains and offers access to scenic parks and historical sites.
Davis Mountains State Park & McDonald Observatory
Located near Fort Davis
This scenic area offers:
• Bird watching
• Camping
• Hiking
• Astronomy programs at McDonald Observatory
Website: Texas Parks & Wildlife – Davis Mountains
Website: McDonald Observatory
Alpine
Located 100 miles south of Van Horn
This mountain town is home to Sul Ross State University and serves as a gateway to Big Bend National Park.
Call: 432-837-2326
Website: Visit Alpine