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Places to Set Your Sights On

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SOUTH LLANO RIVER STATE PARK

1927 Park Road 73 Junction, TX 76849

Five miles from Junction on Highway 377 S

Entrance Fees

Adult: $5 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free (325) 446-3994

CITY PARK & COUNTY PARK

Located along the South Llano River, just below the historic metal bridge that leads from town to Interstate 10. • Fishing, swimming, disc golf, BBQ pits, picnic tables, pavilions, canoe launch, playground, basketball and volleyball courts

KIMBLE COUNTY LIBRARY & O.C. FISHER MUSEUM

208 N 10th St, Junction, TX 76849 (325 )446-2342

Hours: Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. -6 p.m Wed. - 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Fri. - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE WIFI

Houses memorabilia of US Congressman O.C. Fisher, a Kimble County native.

LOVER’S LEAP

Beautiful sunrise and sunset views over Junction at Lover’s Leap hilltop. Cross the South Llano Metal Bridge, take Loop 481 to the first “scenic view” which leads you to the top of the hill for a breathtaking view.

JUNCTION DEER HORN TREE

The Deer Horn Tree is a must photo opportunity in Kimble County. Sitting in front of Kimble Processing facing Main Street, it is composed of hundreds of deer antlers. It was erected in 1968 by the Kimble Business and Professional Women’s Club.

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Traci Phillips 512-393-9996

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY JUNCTION LLANO RIVER FIELD STATION

254 Red Raider Lane Junction, Texas, 76849, 325-446-2301 Home of the largest inland field station in Texas, and the Internationally recognized Outdoor Learning Center. Call and schedule a tour of the campus!

KIMBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Kimble County Historical Museum is located at 130 Hospital Dr. Junction, TX 76849 (325) 446-4219 KCHCmuseum@gmail.com Open Thurs. and Fri. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Any other time by appointment

FT MCKAVETT

Historic Site • Reenactments Star Parties 7066 FM 864, Fort McKavett, TX 76841 (325) 396-2358 Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults - $4 / 6-18 - $3 Seniors - $3 / 5 and under Free

LONDON COMMUNITY

London Community Hunter’s Breakfast

Nov. 5 (annually first day of open season)

Breakfast 9 - 11 a.m. at London Community Center

ROOSEVELT COMMUNITY

Lyssy & Eckel Simon Brothers Mercantile 3861 TX-291 Loop (325) 446-2604 Hunter’s Appreciation Lunch Simon Brothers Mercantile Nov. 5, 11:30 Sausage wraps, beans and fixings until food runs out!

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