Fort Davis National Historic Site

  • P.O. Box 1379, Fort Davis, Texas, 79734
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overview: Set in the rugged beauty of the Davis Mountains of west Texas, Fort Davis is one of America' s best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. Today, some twenty- five restored ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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If you do go try to eat at the Hotel Limpia the food is a surprising delight!! more on Epinions.com

The staff is exceptionally helpful and well-informed. more on TripAdvisor

If you do go try to eat at the Hotel Limpia the food is a surprising delight!! more on Epinions.com

It also has a map that tells you which building you will find the answers in. more on TripAdvisor

Very well maintained, lots of exhibits and interesting things to look at. more on TripAdvisor

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The majestic backdrop of the cliffs, the giant pecan trees and the century plants highlight the old buildings of the Fort Davis National Historical site. It is like stepping back into history as you cross the parade ground and listen ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Fort Davis National Historic Site liegt abgeschieden in den Davis Mountains in Texas. Das Fort ist eines der am besten erhaltenen Exemplare der U.S. Army im Südwesten der USA. Man findet sowohl Ruinen ... more on TripAdvisor

This was an incredible place. There are several buildings all around the area. The cliff backdrop makes it look nicer. The visitor center has a small museum, restrooms, gift shop and a short video abo ... more on TripAdvisor

The best 3 dollars you can spend in this area. I did't know anything of our Buffalo Soldiers and came away enlightened. What a force they were to reckon with, warriors and Indian fighters. Helped tame ... more on TripAdvisor

We (my husband, my 10 year old son, and I) spent 2 hours touring this excellent historic site as part of our spring break vacation. It's a wonderful example of a pre Civil War army outpost. If you are ... more on TripAdvisor

We just visited Fort Davis for Spring Break and really enjoyed our time at this historic site. Very well maintained, lots of exhibits and interesting things to look at. This is extra fun for kids as t ... more on TripAdvisor

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On a trip from Dallas to El Paso, Texas we decided to take a short side trip and visit more on Epinions.com

My family and I have visited this area off and on for over fifteen years. Each time we go we are awed at the sights and the kindness of the people in the surrounding areas. You need more than just a few days to really enjoy everything ... more on Epinions.com

I visited Fort Davis in July of 2006. The restored fort is very interesting and well worth a stop if you are in the vacinity. Most of the buildings have been completelhy rebuilt from the foundation up but even though they are not ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Fort Davis National Historic Site:

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