Canyon Attractions
The town developed as a result of the railroad and agriculture in the area. Today agriculture is still a large part of the town's economy, along with the West Texas State University campus.
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
This 7,677 acre refuge is home to a variety of waterfowl, including a winter population of a million ducks and 80,000 geese.
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Box 179
Umbarger, TX 79091
United States
Box 179
Umbarger, TX 79091
United States
Phone 1 (806) 499-3382
Fax 1 (806) 499-3254
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
The museum features displays related to the cultural and natural history of the area, including exhibits on the Old West and wildlife. The building itself was built in 1933 in a unique Art Deco style.
Exhibits cover petroleum, western heritage, paleontology, textiles, furniture and decorative art, transportation and fine art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Exhibits cover petroleum, western heritage, paleontology, textiles, furniture and decorative art, transportation and fine art.
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
2503 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX 79015-4143
United States
2503 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX 79015-4143
United States
Phone 1 (806) 651-2244
Fax 1 (806) 651-2250
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 9.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
