Bowie
Around Bowie
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Bowie
Where the Red River runs through the heart of Texas.
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Welcome to Bowie country! Whether you're here for the fishing, the rodeos, or just passing through on the way to the Red River, you'll find folks who know how to take it slow. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Bowie
No clubs for Bowie yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Bowie. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Bowie. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Montague County Courthouse Historic sandstone courthouse anchoring Bowie's square.
- Jack County Courthouse Classic Texas courthouse in Jacksboro, center of town.
- Red River Northern border, great for fishing and floating.
- Lake Nocona Reservoir near Nocona, popular for boating and fishing.
- Saint Jo Main Street Pioneer-era storefronts and a quiet, old-time feel.
- Bowie Rodeo Arena Hosts local rodeos and events.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Red River
- Outdoors Boating on Lake Nocona
- With kids County fair
- With kids Rodeo night
- Evenings Country dance halls
- Evenings Local taverns
- Locals love Country dance halls
- Locals love Bait and tackle shops
Through the year
- Montague County Fair August/September Livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food.
- Jack County Fair September Classic county fair with rodeo and exhibits.
- Saint Jo Pioneer Days May Heritage celebration with parade and old-time games.
- Bowie Rodeo July Local rodeo with bull riding and barrel racing.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are perfect for being outdoors.
Talk like a local
- “the square”
- The courthouse square downtown.
- “the river”
- The Red River.
- “the lake”
- Lake Nocona.
- “up north”
- Oklahoma, just across the river.
Getaways
- Gainesville, TX Historic downtown and the Frank Buck Zoo.
- Wichita Falls, TX River Bend Nature Center and the falls.
- Graham, TX Old courthouse and local steakhouses.
- Mineral Wells, TX Baker Hotel and Palo Pinto Mountains.
Local flavour
Rooting for Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Oklahoma Sooners
Eat and drink
- Chicken-fried steak A classic diner staple, often served with cream gravy.
- Smoked brisket Texas barbecue is never far away.
- Tex-Mex Enchiladas, tacos, and queso are common comfort food.
- Homemade pie Pecan, buttermilk, and fruit pies at local cafes.
Where people go
- Historic courthouse square The heart of Jacksboro and Bowie, with old stone buildings and a sense of community.
- Country dance hall Places for two-stepping and live music, a Texas tradition.
- Local rodeo arena Rodeos celebrate the cowboy heritage that runs deep here.
- Red River The river that forms the northern border, good for fishing and reflection.
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Nearby
Every areaGainesvilleTexasWhere Texas meets the Red River with small-town warmth.Wichita FallsTexasWhere the falls roar and the plains stretch forever.GrahamTexasBig skies, red dirt, and a slower pace.Mineral WellsTexasWhere the water runs deep and the hills hold stories.ArdmoreOklahomaWhere the plains meet the pines, and the lakes welcome you home.DuncanOklahomaWhere the prairie meets the oil patchSherman–DenisonTexasRed River roots, Texas heartGranburyTexasWhere Texas history meets lakeside living.
Montague and Jack counties, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.