TH Essentials: Nocona

Nocona is 40 miles west of Gainesville, at the intersection of US 82 and Texas 175, in Montague County. For visitor information, or to arrange a guided tour of area historical sites ($3 per person), contact the Nocona Chamber of Commerce (inside the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum), 940/825-3526; www.nocona.org.

Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum, 1522 E. Hwy 82, 940/825-5330; www.talesntrails.org. Admission: $3, $2 ages 11 and younger and age 62 and older.

Veranda Inn, 1523 East Highway 82, 940/825-5111; www.verandanocona.com. Call for reservations and details about horseback rides and limousine transportation to area wineries.

Fenoglio’s BBQ & Station, 510 Hwy. 82, 940/825-3843.

Times Forgotten Steakhouse, 204 Clay St., 940/825-6100. Call-ahead seating available.

Available Mon and Fri at 10 and 1:30. Call ahead to schedule a group tour, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Admission: $5, free students and age 5 and younger. Admission refunded with a merchandise purchase.

Montague Boot Company, 940/825-4108; www.montagueboot.com.

Lake Nocona Yacht Club (Call the chamber regarding the Sailboat Regatta.)
Visit www.lakenoconayachtclub.com.

From the June 2012 issue.

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