Attractions in Dumas and Moore County

Visit Dumas and Moore County in the Texas Panhandle and enjoy wide-open spaces, gorgeous vistas, an abundance of wildlife, art, history, and lots of family fun. Some of the most popular attractions in Dumas and the surrounding area include Lake Meredith and the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. While you’re in town, swim, bowl, watch a movie, and take a hike. Check out these regional attractions on your next vacation to the area.

Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument

Visit the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument to see the dramatic abundance of brightly colored flint that was so important to the way of life of the region’s inhabitants who lived here 13,000 years ago. Learn about the Plains Village Native Americans, ancestors of the Caddo, Wichita, and Pawnee peoples, who lived here in villages and seasonal gathering communities between A.D. 1150 and 1450. Hike with a ranger and check out the exhibits and the park movie at the Alibates Visitor Center.

37084 Alibates Road
Fritch, TX 79036
(806) 857-6680

Cadillac Ranch

When you visit Dumas, you’re close to Cadillac Ranch, just off Interstate 40. Grab spray paint and sunscreen, and head out to make your mark and take that keepsake photo in front of these iconic cars emerging from the Texas dirt.

Dumas Aquatic Park

Cool off with a fun day at Dumas Aquatic Park. Shade umbrellas, swirling slides, and a splash park make this a cool place to cool off in the Texas Panhandle.

552 E 14th Street
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6331 (Pool)
(806) 934-7101 x201 or x203 (Reservations)

Dumas Family Fun Center

Gather your friends for a day full of fun at the Dumas Family Fun Center, where you can play a friendly round of bowling and glow-in-the-dark miniature golf. This is also a great spot for a destination birthday party or reunion!

314 East First Street
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 681-6534

Evelyn Theater

Munch on buttered popcorn and sip on a cold soda as you enjoy the latest feature film at the renovated historic Evelyn Theater. Movies run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening.

705 S. Bliss Avenue
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4005

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

When you need to escape to nature, find your way to the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. This large lake is an oasis for wildlife as well as travelers looking for a peaceful place to spend time in nature. Take a hike, fish, hunt, and camp at this beautiful spot in the Texas Panhandle.

419 East Broadway
Fritch, TX 79036
(806) 857-3151

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Take in the breathtaking views, cedar-studded red-dirt hills, and buttery sunsets at nearby Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Bike, hike, go bird-watching, ride horseback, and camp under the stars. There’s a world of adventure that awaits in the second-largest canyon in the country.

11450 Park Road 5 
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 488-2227

Pheasant Trails Golf Course

Enjoy a beautiful day outside at Pheasant Trails Golf Course, where the front nine features a Scottish links-style layout and the back nine has more of a West Texas-style design. Tee times are available on the course’s website.

11352 Schuman Road
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-7375

The Art Center

Located next to The Windows on the Plains Museum, The Art Center houses a compelling array of rotating exhibits featuring paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and other works by local and nationally renowned artists. Feeling creative? Don’t miss one of the museum’s monthly workshops.

1810 South Dumas Avenue
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5312

The Windows on the Plains Museum

Walk through a recreation of a West Texas frontier town and learn about the ranching and farming history of the High Plains at The Windows on the Plains Museum. Browse the exhibits, then shop the selection of books, jewelry, T-shirts, and other souvenirs in the gift shop.

1820 South Dumas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-3113

Treasure Island Water Park

Beat the summer heat with some thrills and spills at this family-friendly waterpark in nearby Sunray. Enjoy the 7,000-square-foot pool designed with a beach-shore edge, two 20-foot water slides, a whale slide, and the USS Bobcat pirate ship.

Sunray, TX 79086
(806) 948-5201