Dalhart - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

With a population of eight thousand, Dalhart is the most northerly town in Texas. The average temperature in summer is about 85 degrees getting down only to 55 degrees when winter arrives. When in Dalhart, you have to visit the XIT Ranch to get a taste of Texas cattle ranching first hand. This ranch is the site of the XIT Rodeo and Reunion held every August. Experience the world's largest barbecue, a rodeo, parade, nightly dances and performances by well-known entertainers.

Walk through the rooms of a frontier home at the Dallam-Hartley-Counties Historical Museum where you will see many artifacts from a bygone era including clothing, firearms and furniture. Visit the Empty Saddle Monument, which was erected in memory of all those who lost their lives settling the region. The XIT Museum has many displays detailing life as it was on a cattle ranch and the art gallery features the works of many local artists.

Enjoy outdoor activities at the Lake Rita Blanca State Park where there are many opportunities for biking, hiking, walking and horseback riding. This park is home to many forms of the wildlife native to the area including many species of birds. There are four public parks that feature swimming pools, volleyball courts, playgrounds and picnic sites.

There is a wide selection of hotels to choose from for your accommodations, such as the Comfort Inn, the Best Western, the Holiday Inn and the Super 8. Whether you want American food or a taste of the exotic, the many restaurants and cafés in Dalhart will satisfy your tastes. For your shopping enjoyment, Dalhart has many unique little stores located off the main highway.