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==See== |
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* '''Caverns of Sonora''', Caverns of Sonora Road off I-10 8 miles west of town, 325 387 6507, [http://www.cavernsofsonora.com]]. Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of very unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground. |
* '''Caverns of Sonora''', Caverns of Sonora Road off I-10 8 miles west of town, 325 387 6507, [http://www.cavernsofsonora.com]]. Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of very unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground. |
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* '''[http://www.sonoratx-chamber.com/Eaton%20Hill.htm Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary]'''. 37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free. |
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* '''[http://www.friendsofsonora.com Downtown walking tour]'''. Self-guided tour which hits 18 points of interest around town. Brochures are available from the website. |
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* '''Days Inn''', 1312 N Service Rd, 325 387 3516. The hotel is older and thus cheaper than some area hotels, but the rooms are spacious and clean, and include mini-fridge and microwave. |
* '''Days Inn''', 1312 N Service Rd, 325 387 3516. The hotel is older and thus cheaper than some area hotels, but the rooms are spacious and clean, and include mini-fridge and microwave. |
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* '''Comfort Inn''', 311 N Hwy 277, 325 387 5800, [http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=TX831& |
* '''Comfort Inn''', 311 N Hwy 277, 325 387 5800, [http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=TX831&promo=gglocal]. Clean and quiet, with free high-speed internet. Mini-fridge and microwave in every room. |
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Revision as of 00:06, 3 July 2013
Sonora is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.
Get in
Sonora is located on I-10 halfway between Ozona and Junction.
Get around
See
- Caverns of Sonora, Caverns of Sonora Road off I-10 8 miles west of town, 325 387 6507, [1]]. Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of very unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground.
- Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. 37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free.
Do
- Downtown walking tour. Self-guided tour which hits 18 points of interest around town. Brochures are available from the website.
Buy
Eat
- La Mexicana, 240 Highway 277 N # 3088, 325 387 3401. Better than the average small-town Mexican restaurant.
Drink
Sleep
- Days Inn, 1312 N Service Rd, 325 387 3516. The hotel is older and thus cheaper than some area hotels, but the rooms are spacious and clean, and include mini-fridge and microwave.
- Comfort Inn, 311 N Hwy 277, 325 387 5800, [2]. Clean and quiet, with free high-speed internet. Mini-fridge and microwave in every room.
Go next
- X Bar Ranch, about 23 miles north of town near the town of [Eldorado], [3]. 7100-acre guest ranch with camping and cabin lodging. Other features include 16 miles of nature trails and a swimming pool.
| Routes through Sonora |
| El Paso ← Ozona ← | W  E
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→ Kerrville → San Antonio |
| Del Rio ← Loma Alta ← | S  N
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→ Eldorado → San Angelo |