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Visit Pilot Point
DON’T PASS ON PILOT POINT
The home of the NRCHA headquarters offers visitors a variety of experiences.
Provided by the Pilot Point Economic Development Corporation
When the National Reined Cow Horse Association purchased a larger building in Pilot Point, Texas, to serve as its national headquarters, the decision added one more destination to a town already on the map as a National Register of Historic Places.
Located approximately one hour north of Fort Worth, just south of Gainesville and within a stone’s throw of many of the industry’s top cow horse trainers, Pilot Point is easily accessible to most NRCHA members. Often, entries are hand delivered in the office.
When traveling to our two premier events in Fort Worth, make sure to stop and see the headquarters at 256 N. Highway 377. Visitors can meet the staff, if they haven’t already, as well as see perpetual trophies and nostalgic memorabilia on display.. For office hours, visit nrcha.com.
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But the NRCHA headquarters is one of many reasons to visit Pilot Point. Here are some additional options you won't want to miss during your trip to the Lone Star State.
Downtown Pilot Point is on the National Register of Historic Places, but it's also home to Western Star Vodka, one of the fastest growing spirit brands in the United States! The distillery tasting room is open Thursday through Saturday, and tours are offered on Saturday afternoons with tickets. westernsondistillery.com
Stop by one of the downtown activities and festivals on your way to or from the 2022 Snaffle Bit Futurity, includingBonnie & Clyde Days in October. The festival commemorates the filming of the
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bank robbery scene from the 1967 classic film Bonnie & Clyde, which was filmed in town! bonnieandclydedays.com
Get out of town for top-notch fishing and watersports! Just two miles east of downtown is Lake Ray Roberts State Park, the most recent host of the Bassmaster Classic fishing tournament. The state park boasts a 30,000-acre lake that is a premier bass fishing spot. It also has a plethora of additional familyfriendly activities for every outdoors enthusiast, from camping and birding to other lake activities.
After a day on the lake, check out the Greenbelt multi-use system. The 20-mile trail system is a popular place for hikers, bikers, kayakers and equestrians. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake
