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There are many dude ranches, working ranches, and guest ranches that still exist in Texas and give visitors a taste of what it’s like to be a cowboy. The town of Bandera is considered to be the “Cowboy Capital of the World” and has a higher concentration of ranches than anywhere else in the state.
THE 10 BEST Texas Ranches. Travelers' Choice Awards winners (including the "Best of the Best" title) are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, according to the reviews and opinions of travelers across the globe.
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Choose anything from luxury ranch resorts with high-end amenities to family-friendly working ranches and activities. As Johnny Cash would say, “Bury me not on the lone prairie.”
Ride a horse across the open land. Rise up early and commune with nature and the animals. Create your own fish-out-of-water movie moments. There are plenty of places in Texas where you can live out that ranch fantasy — become a true …