A blending of Indian, Mexican, Polish and Western cultures gives Bandera a unique ambiance not found elsewhere in Texas. The Frontier Museum displays artifacts which trace Bandera's history and houses an excellent art gallery featuring changing exhibits by local artists. Rodeos, trick roping exhibitions, longhorn cattle and exotic game ranches are all a part of the pageantry in fun filled Bandera, Texas. If you really enjoy beautiful, clear flowing streams, Bandera County, Texas, has a multitude of wet and watery delights. A myriad of sparkling springs bubble from solid limestone giving birth to creeks, the Medina and Sabinal Rivers.
Medina Lake promises great fishing for bass, catfish, crappie and white bass.
Protected by the surrounding hills and limestone cliffs, the crystal waters are a playground for scuba divers, sailors and water skiers. Cyclists and drivers alike are captivated by the miles of quiet, scenic roads which meander alongside the crystal clear, spring-fed streams running through the picturesque valleys. For the golfing enthusiast, two excellent eighteen hole courses challenge both duffer and pro. Bandera County's wildlife is highly diversified and abundant. Exotics such as axis deer, the small but colorful blackbuck antelope and the palm-antlered fallow deer freely roam the canyons and valleys of the County.