Historic Mercantile Building

City / town · Texas

Sonora

Historic Mercantile Building

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Nearest airportSJT · 55 mi
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Overview

Sonora is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Sonora

Caverns of Sonora

Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile…

Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free.

Plan your trip

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field, San Angelo — 55 mi away. Directions
  • MAF Midland International Air and Space Port, Midland — 132 mi away. Directions
  • SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 148 mi away (major hub). Directions

Sonora is located on I-10 halfway between Ozona and Junction.

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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Caverns of Sonora
  • Lunch La Mexicana
  • Afternoon Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    Sonora is located on I-10 halfway between Ozona and Junction.

    See

    See Caverns of Sonora

    Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground.

    📍 Caverns of Sonora Roadoff I-10 8 miles west of town☎ +1 325-387-6507⚠ Last checked Jul 2016 — confirm before you go
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    See Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

    37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free.

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    • Miers House Museum, 307 E. Oak Street. Restored Victorian era style home. Tel: +1 325-387-5084. Tu, Th, Sa 9AM-11AM.
    • Old Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum, 206 S Water Ave. Museum about William Carver, a member of Butch Clanton's gang who was killed by the sheriff here during an attempted arrest. Tel: +1 325-387-3754.

    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay Quality Inn

    Clean and quiet, with free high-speed internet. Mini-fridge and microwave in every room.

    📍 311 N Hwy 277☎ +1 325 387-5800
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    Go next

    • X Bar Ranch, about 23 miles north of town near the town of Eldorado. 7100-acre guest ranch with camping and cabin lodging. Other features include 16 miles of nature trails and a swimming pool.

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