Sonora

Sonora is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.

Get in

Sonora is located on I-10 halfway between Ozona and Junction.

See

• Caverns of Sonora, Caverns of Sonora Road (off I-10 8 miles west of town), ☏ +1 325-387-6507. Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground. (updated Jul 2016)
• Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. 37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free. 
• Miers House Museum, 307 E. Oak Street. Restored Victorian era style home. Tel: +1 325-387-5084. Tu, Th, Sa 9AM-11AM.
• Old Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum, 206 S Water Ave. Museum about William Carver, a member of Butch Clanton's gang who was killed by the sheriff here during an attempted arrest. Tel: +1 325-387-3754.

Eat

• La Mexicana, 308A Highway 277 North, ☏ +1 325 387-3401. Better than the average small-town Mexican restaurant. 

Sleep

• Super 8 by Wyndham Sonora , 1009 N Crockett Ave, ☏ +1 325-387-2551. Complimentary breakfast. 
• Quality Inn, 311 N Hwy 277, ☏ +1 325 387-5800. Clean and quiet, with free high-speed internet. Mini-fridge and microwave in every room. 

Go next

• X Bar Ranch, about 23 miles north of town near the town of Eldorado. 7100-acre guest ranch with camping and cabin lodging. Other features include 16 miles of nature trails and a swimming pool.

Routes through Sonora

El Paso ← Ozona ←	W  E	→ Kerrville → San Antonio
San Angelo ← Eldorado ←	N  N	→ Del Rio → Carrizo Springs