|
Childress Texas |
|
|
City and Destination Information Accommodations Suggestions Things to See and Do Restaurant and Dining Suggestions Books, Maps, Travel Guides and More Links |
|
City and Destination Information
The following is provided by
http://childresstexas.com
Childress, the County Seat of Childress County, was
established in 1876. Childress is located 116 miles southeast of Amarillo, 139
miles northeast of Lubbock, and 108 miles northwest of Wichita Falls on Highways
83 & 287. Highway 83 is a direct route from Mexico to Canada. Its physical
features are rolling prairie, draining to Prairie Dog Town Fork of Red River;
mixed soils. Lakes Childress and Baylor Creek Lake provide fishing recreation
and camping. Hunting in the area bring those seeking quail, turkey, deer and
wild hog.
Childress, Texas was established in 1876, created out of the Bexar-Young Districts. The county was officially organized April 11, 1887 and was given the name "Childress County", named for an attorney, George C. Childress, who authored the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Childress' recreation facilities include city parks, city swimming pool, public golf course, tennis courts, baseball fields and fishing and water activities at Childress Lake and Baylor Lake. Childress is located within a one hour drive of four State Parks.
If you have anything you believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please send it to Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Coming Soon, In the mean time, if you have anything you believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please send it to Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
Coming Soon, In the mean time, if you have anything you believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please send it to Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Books, Maps, Travel Guides and More
|
|
Get fantastic savings when you use the
Entertainment Book. Save on
dining, travel, attractions and much more. Over $10,000 possible savings for
the cost of a $25 to $45 book with books for over 150 major metropolitan
areas. Do what I do, buy one for the city or area where you live, and for
your vacation destinations this year.
The Entertainment book saves you money
on all your travel needs: hotels, car rentals, airfare and more! |
Coming Soon, In the mean time, if you have anything you believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please send it to Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
If you have anything you believe should be added to this section of Getting Away, please send it to Jim at Getting Away. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
