Stephenville is the proud home of the Cowboy Capital of the World Pro-Rodeo!
- Visit the rodeo | September 19-20, 2026: Cowboy Capital of the World RANCH RODEO and September 25-27, 2026: PRCA RODEO
- Get a custom cowboy hat at our neighbors, Capital Hatters.
- Guided Horseback Rides at Eagle Eye Ranch Carriage Company. They offer a variety of equestrian services in the Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose.
The Bosque River Trail is a scenic 1.5 mile walking, hiking, and biking trail along the Bosque River in Stephenville. Enjoy peaceful river views, open and wooded stretches, and a picturesque bridge perfect for pausing to take in nature and spot local wildlife.
Our on-site restaurant, THE SEEKER is open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday and Sunday brunch. Reserve a table here.
Local lunch recommendations:
- Hard Eight BBQ
- Greer's Ranch Cafe - Comfort Food
- El Azteca - Tex Mex
- El Corral - Authentic Mexican
- Grumps - Good Burgers
- Caam's - Wood Fired Pizza
- OmaLeen’s in Hico
Shop Stephenville's historic downtown Main Street.
Check out the Twisted J concert venue for late night entertainment just one mile away.
Immersive showings at Tarleton’s Planetarium. Call: 254-968-0523
From concerts to Tarleton State events, check the schedule at the newly opened EECU Center for what’s happening during your stay.
DAY TRIP ITINERARY FROM STEPHENVILLE (PDF download)
The Triangle Route day trip is an easy, scenic loop through Dublin and Hico, returning you back to Stephenville just in time for dinner at The Seeker.
DUBLIN, Texas (20 MINUTES AWAY)
Artisan cheese making tours at Veldhuizen Cheese. Thursdays at 12 pm and Saturdays: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm | Email to reserve.
HICO, Texas (20 MINUTES AWAY)
Take a stroll down tree-lined Pecan Street and browse for antiques, farmhouse decor, custom leather, original art, vintage treasures, hill country home decor and more.
- Visit the Cowboy Legend, Billy the Kid Museum.
- Siloville - mixes Hico’s farming industry with outdoor adventure! Four abandoned grain silos have been turned into epic rock-climbing walls, and you can climb inside and outside the silos.
- Live music every Sunday 2-5 PM at Hico Hall.
Glen Rose, texas (30 MINUTES AWAY)
Search for Dinosaur Tracks - Hike the trails at Dinosaur Valley State Park to the Paluxy River to see massive footprints left by dinosaurs far larger than you. Feed zebras and giraffes by hand at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.
Granbury, texas (35 MINUTES AWAY)
Walk and shop the historic downtown square. Granbury is home to three local vineyards, a winery on the downtown historic square, and one of the most well-known craft breweries in Texas: Revolver Brewing.
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