Book a hotel near Overland Trail Museum, Fort Davis

You're bound to have a memorable experience at Overland Trail Museum.

It is in Fort Stockton. If you're unfamiliar with that name, it is 370 miles (595 kilometers) outside of the state capital of Austin.

If you'd prefer a short drive from your hotel, it would be a good idea to reserve one of the 3 nearby accommodations in advance. The Davis Mountains Inn and Fort Davis Inn & R.V. Park are within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of Overland Trail Museum.

Want a caffeine hit to get you through the day? The Porch (100 N State Street, Fort Davis) is just 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) away, and it is one of the better coffee houses to cure your cravings. A brief stroll of 0.1 miles (0.2 kilometers) will bring you to Cueva De Leon (611 State Street, Fort Davis), which has a good range of meals.

Other Things to Do Near Overland Trail Museum

• Stroll through history when you tour Fort Davis National Historic Site.
• Experience the beauty of nature at Davis Mountains State Park.
• Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Garden is a wonderful place to spend a sunny day picnicking with your loved ones, throwing a ball around and checking out the plants and flowers in the gardens.
• A visit to McDonald Observatory is sure to leave the kids in a pleasant state of dreamy wonder.