BANDERA, TEXAS—Texas Rangers persuaded Apache and Comanche raiders to leave and cattle-drive trails have been paved over, but you’ll still see cowboys on horseback in downtown Bandera. And yes, rodeos are still some of the best entertainment around.

Bandera’s relative isolation over the years—due to the railroads bypassing the hilly terrain—contributed to the preservation of the ‘Old West’ character of this historic Texas town where the abundance of limestone and cedar (ashe juniper) dictated the enduring architecture of the region. The people of Bandera are proud of their past and will happily ‘spin a yarn or two’ as they welcome new arrivals. Think of it as resettling the frontier—without the hardships.

Of course, isolation is a relative term. Today Bandera is only 19 miles from Boerne, a very commutable 32 miles from San Antonio—and the scenic drive to Kerrville is just 25 miles. Now you can practically live on a ranch without leaving the city.

At Bridlegate, you’ll splash in waters that were visited by Native Americans, walk the land where thousands of longhorn cattle trailed their way to market, and watch sunsets that turned cowboys into poets. Bridlegate is a magnificently preserved piece of Bandera history.





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