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City in Texas, United States
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Vernon is a city in the North Central Plains region of Texas. Years ago, the Great Western Cattle Trail passed through here, a corollary of the more popular Chisholm Trail to the east. On a more contemporary note, it was the birthplace and childhood home of Roy Orbison. It is the closest town to the Waggoner Ranch, the biggest cattle ranch in the USA under one fence.
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This museum has, among other things, exhibits on the Waggoner Ranch, sculpture by Electra Waggoner Biggs, and an exhibit on Jack Teagarden, a famous jazz musician of the 1920s, 30s and 40s who was born in Vernon.
Built in 1928.
This major national rodeo is held on the third weekend of May.
Some fajitas and Tex-Mex here.
Serves pozole.
Watch the freeway traffic zoom by from your chaise at the pool.
Some little donuts and coffee for breakfast.
Vernon lies on US Highway 287 between Quanah and Wichita Falls. Alternately, you can take US Highway 283 south from Altus, Oklahoma, or US 70 east from Crowell.
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