Experts' Choice Award The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
What the experts agree on
This quirky 140-year-old saloon-museum hybrid lets you sip drinks while exploring Texas Ranger memorabilia, historic weapons, and the eccentric taxidermy collection that started when the owner paid patrons in beer for deer antlers.
“If you like your educational experiences accompanied by a tall cold brew, this is the place for you.”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet "When the original Buckhorn Saloon opened up, the owner promised patrons a free beer or whiskey shot for every pair of deer antlers they brought." Full review
Fodor's "In 1881 the Buckhorn Saloon opened as a Texan watering hole." Full review
Where "Practice sharpshooting skills in its Shooting Gallery and see hundreds of handguns, badges and photographs from famous Texas Rangers in The Texas Ranger Museum." Full review
Where "Located at the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, The Texas Ranger Museum plays host to an exciting collection of memorabilia related to the original Texas Rangers." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history. " Full review
Frommer's "For pure Texas kitsch, it’s hard to beat a museum you can browse with a cold brew in hand." Full review
