Overview
Sweetwater is a city on the Northern Edwards Plateau of Texas.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Sweetwater
National Wasp WWII Museum
All about the Women Air Force Service Pilots.
Air turbines
Hundreds of air turbines. The county for which Sweetwater is the seat is one of the world's top producers of energy from wind power. The city is sometimes referred to as the "Wind Turbine Capital of Texas."
Sweetwater Jaycee's Rattlesnake Roundup
This unique event, held annually in early March, centers around the region's most dangerous reptile, with a range of wacky diversions such as a guided snake hunt, a cook-off and rattlesnake-eating contest, a beard contes…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Graham)
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.
- ABI Abilene Regional Airport, Abilene — 42 mi away. Directions
- SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field, San Angelo — 77 mi away. Directions
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 198 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most travellers will drive via I-20 from either the Dallas direction or from El Paso. US-84 from Lubbock hits I-20 about 3 miles west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning National Wasp WWII Museum, Air turbines
- Afternoon Sweetwater Jaycee's Rattlesnake Roundup
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Most of the restaurants in town are either on the access road to I-20, or along Broadway street. Aside from the many chain fast food restaurants, there are not a great many options.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
Most travellers will drive via I-20 from either the Dallas direction or from El Paso. US-84 from Lubbock hits I-20 about 3 miles west.
See
See Air turbines
Hundreds of air turbines. The county for which Sweetwater is the seat is one of the world's top producers of energy from wind power. The city is sometimes referred to as the "Wind Turbine Capital of Texas."
Do
Do Sweetwater Jaycee's Rattlesnake Roundup
This unique event, held annually in early March, centers around the region's most dangerous reptile, with a range of wacky diversions such as a guided snake hunt, a cook-off and rattlesnake-eating contest, a beard contest, a "Miss Snakecharmer" beauty pageant, and an evening dance.
Eat
Most of the restaurants in town are either on the access road to I-20, or along Broadway street. Aside from the many chain fast food restaurants, there are not a great many options.
Sleep
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