Visit Stamford
Kick off your boots and stay awhile!
When visiting Stamford, Texas, you’ll experience small-town, West Texas charm and a vibrant community spirit. Explore the town to discover local shops, a variety of local and chain restaurants, and historic sites. For a taste of the town's rich heritage, a visit to the Museum of the West Texas Frontier (open Friday-Saturday) is a must, offering insight into the area's cowboy culture and rodeo history. Nature enthusiasts can venture to the nearby Stamford Lake area for a peaceful day of fishing, picnicking, or simply enjoying the scenic views. Or catch a show at the historic Grand Theatre on the Square.
For more information about Stamford, visit www.stamfordtx.org.
Accommodations
Looking for a place to stay in Stamford, Texas? These proud members of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce offer accommodations for both motel and/or RV stay.
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Garrett & Sadie Durrett
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RV Hookups
Gina Rankin - Owner
Upcoming Community Events
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Market on the Square
2024 Season
Apr. 20, May 18, Aug. 17, & Sept. 21
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Texas Cowboy Reunion
July 3 - 6, 2024
For information about tickets, event registration schedule and more, visit the TCR website. -
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Fall Festival
October 26, 2024
A day of Fall Fun including vendors, a Trunk-or-Treat event and more! -
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Holly Jolly Christmas Classic
December 7, 2024
A fun day to kickoff the holiday season in Stamford
Local Attractions
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Museum of the West Texas Frontier
The Museum of the West Texas Frontier is the custodian of the heritage and culture of the frontier pioneers, providing engaging educational programs and exhibitions with the purpose of educating the present and future generations about its unique and rich history. Visit their website at www.museumofthewesttexasfrontier.com
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Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre is Stamford’s historic movie theatre located on the downtown Square. The theatre is proud to provide low-cost, high-quality movie entertainment for our community and the Texas Big Country. Visit their website at www.grandtheatrestamford.com for showtimes and upcoming movies.
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Stamford Lake and College Lake
Stamford Lake is located 10 miles northeast of Stamford. It is a tributary of the Clear Fork of the Brazos River with a surface area of about 5,124 acres and a depth of about 36 feet. It is a prime location for boating, or simply just relaxing by the water. You can learn more about Stamford Lake and it’s features on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website. College Lake is located on the east side of town and is a smaller lake great for kayaking or fishing.
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Western Swing Dances
The city of Stamford is quickly becoming a hub of country and western swing dancing. The Stagecoach Event Center as well as the historic TCR Old Timers Round Up Hall host regular dance events with some of the best western swing and country dance bands around. Visit and follow their Facebook pages for more info on upcoming events.
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Local Parks and Recreation
Harmon Park and Washington Park provide our community with places for kids to play as well as walking tracks and pavilions for community gatherings. For more information about reserving our park spaces, please call the city offices at 325-773-2723.
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Historical Landmarks
Stamford is filled with various historical sites that will appeal to those interested in small town history and culture. You can see sites such as our Coke Park Mural just north of the square, the cowboy statue commemorating our western heritage heading west out of town, or the historic remains of the Stamford Inn built in 1900. Other notable sites include Arledge Field Airport and our Stamford Carnegie Library, both of which carry historical significance in our community.
