Pecos

Rows of cowboy hats line rustic wooden walls above saddles and leather tack in a Pecos ranch museum display in Pecos, Texas.

Howdy y'all and welcome! Things are really hot in Pecos – we've got comfy accommodations, our historic destinations are hopping, our visitor amenities are helpful, and our attractions and events are fun to visit!

A Town Built on Rodeo and Ranching History

Did you know we are the Home of the World's First Rodeo, the Sweet Pecos Cantaloupe, the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame, a town created by the railroad, and the original cattle drives that crossed the Pecos River in the 1880's? Our rich Texas heritage makes an interesting and fun stop on your "trail" when traveling this part of the state.

Getting Oriented in Pecos

Pecos is conveniently located on I-20, in the heart of Far West Texas. Stop in at our Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce, housed in the historic Old T&P Depot, originally brought to Pecos with the railroad in 1881. The Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame is now open to the public right there in the Depot's baggage area, and you'll get all the information you need to experience why "Pecos is Hot." If you're planning a special event, contact our CVB for ideas!

Rodeo, Museums, and Annual Celebrations

Mark your calendar for the West of the Pecos Rodeo each June, and throughout the year enjoy the historic West of the Pecos Museum and Outdoor Exhibits, housed in a restored 1896 saloon connected to the 1904 Orient Hotel. March hosts the Texas Proud in Pecos celebration for Texas Independence, and Night in Old Pecos is a western celebration in the historic downtown area of Pecos each July. We celebrate the harvest of the Sweet Pecos Cantaloupe with a decorating contest and a food show – don't miss that yummy event each summer! While you're exploring downtown, pick up a Pecos Boot Trail guide at the Chamber of Commerce and collect stamps from the businesses that sponsor each painted boot along the trail for a chance at a Pecos Proud prize.

Beyond the Rodeo: Parks, Parades, and Wide-Open Spaces

Pecos loves a parade and hometown-style fiestas and opportunities for family fun – just check the calendar on our website for most events. We offer unstructured fun too, like our historic cemeteries, local area parks, a golf course, and our neighbor Balmorhea State Park for fun and adventure; great bird watching during spring and fall migration, and wildlife viewing and hunting are available in our area. Back in 2012, Forbes magazine listed Pecos as one of the "fastest growing small towns in America," a reflection of the area's long history of booming businesses and expanding visitor amenities that continues today.

We bet it's been a while since your last stop here . . . we suggest you get off the highway and visit a spell – place Pecos on your list of hot spots to visit in Far West Texas!