Overview
Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Snyder
Scurry County Museum
Area history and exhibits on local industries such as cotton farming and oil production.
Albino Buffalo Statue
In homage to Snyder's prairie-like heritage.
Scurry County Rodeo
A yearly July event.
Western Swing Festival
Four-day festival in mid-June which features some of the country's best modern western swing bands.
Ritz Community Theatre
This art deco theater has performing arts events.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ABI Abilene Regional Airport, Abilene — 75 mi away. Directions
- LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock — 84 mi away. Directions
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 225 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $41–$53 a night (typical $49), from 5 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$80, mid-range ~$120, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Scurry County Museum, Albino Buffalo Statue, Scurry County Rodeo
- Lunch The Butcher's Block Eats and Drinks
- Afternoon Western Swing Festival, Ritz Community Theatre
- Dinner Spanish Inn
- Evening The Horny Toad Pub
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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
Get in
- US 180 east of Lamesa and west of Breckenridge
- US 84 southeast of Post and northwest of Sweetwater
- FM 208 north from Colorado City
Get around
As with other towns in the area, you will need a car.
See
See Scurry County Museum
Area history and exhibits on local industries such as cotton farming and oil production.
Do
Do Western Swing Festival
Four-day festival in mid-June which features some of the country's best modern western swing bands.
Eat
Eat The Butcher's Block Eats and Drinks
This place will be especially appealing to the carnivore types, with its chicken fried steak, ribeyes, and other meaty offerings.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Budget Inn
Go next
- Lake JB Thomas is about 12 miles southwest and is a good spot for sport fishing.
Nearby
Sweetwater
City / town · 4 listings · 34 mi away
Post
City / town · 5 listings · 43 mi away
Big Spring
City / town · 10 listings · 46 mi away
Lamesa
City / town · 8 listings · 61 mi away
Sterling City
City / town · 4 listings · 61 mi away
Stamford
City / town · 3 listings · 67 mi away
Abilene
City / town · 42 listings · 71 mi away
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