Overview
Pecos is a town in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The town claims to have been the site of the first rodeo, on July 4, 1883.
2 sights · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Pecos
West of the Pecos Museum
Housed in structures built in 1896 and 1904.
West of the Pecos Rodeo
The rodeo that started it all.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 34°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jul. (climate data from nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CNM Cavern City Air Terminal, Carlsbad — 78 mi away. Directions
- MAF Midland International Air and Space Port, Midland — 85 mi away. Directions
- ELP El Paso International Airport, El Paso — 171 mi away (major hub). Directions
* 3rd St & old US Hwy 80 serves as a business route of I-20 through Pecos. Road goes from Exit 37 to Exit 52 of I-20.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $52–$59 a night (typical $59), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$130, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning West of the Pecos Museum
- Lunch Alfredo's Restaurant
- Afternoon West of the Pecos Rodeo
- Dinner Old Mill BBQ & Burritos
- Evening VIP Sports Bar & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Locally-grown cantaloupes
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Get in
By car
* 3rd St & old US Hwy 80 serves as a business route of I-20 through Pecos. Road goes from Exit 37 to Exit 52 of I-20.
- Cedar St 53 mi northwest of Fort Stockton and 86 mi southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- Bickley Ave 33 mi north of I-10 in Saragosa.
By bus
Go Greyhound Lines
Greyhound travels along I-10/20 between El Paso and Dallas/Ft Worth through Van Horn, Pecos, Midland/Odessa, Big Spring, Sweet Water and/or Abilene. Passengers going towards Alpine or Marfa on US Hwy 90 can transfer to All Aboard America buses in Midland/Odessa whose tickets are booked on Greyhound.com. As this is just a pick-up and drop-off point, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone.
See
Eat
Locally-grown cantaloupes
Eat Alfredo's Restaurant
Good Tex-Mex in a modest atmosphere. Try the fajitas.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Budget Inn
Nearby
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