'''Sonora''' is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.
Get in
Sonora is located on '''I-10''' halfway between Ozona and Junction.
Get around
See
'''Caverns of Sonora''', Caverns of Sonora Road off I-10 8 miles west of town, 325 387 6507, [http://www.cavernsofsonora.com. Consistently called by speleologists as one of the most beautiful caves in the country, the cavern has a host of very unique, impossible-looking formations. Guided tours leave every half-hour for a somewhat strenuous 1.5 mile path underground.
'''Eaton Hill Wildlife Sanctuary''' [http://www.sonoratx-chamber.com/Eaton%20Hill.htm]. 37-acre nature park with 3 miles of hiking trails, with both Hill Country and Chihuahua Desert wildlife. Open during daylight hours. Free.
Do
'''Downtown walking tour''' [http://www.friendsofsonora.com]. Self-guided tour which hits 18 points of interest around town. Brochures are available from the website.
Buy
Eat
'''La Mexicana''', 240 Highway 277 N # 3088, 325 387 3401. Better than the average small-town Mexican restaurant.
Drink
Sleep
'''Days Inn''', 1312 N Service Rd, 325 387 3516. The hotel is older and thus cheaper than some area hotels, but the rooms are spacious and clean, and include mini-fridge and microwave.
'''Comfort Inn''', 311 N Hwy 277, 325 387 5800, [http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=TX831&promo=gglocal]. Clean and quiet, with free high-speed internet. Mini-fridge and microwave in every room.
Get out
'''X Bar Ranch''', about 23 miles north of town near the town of [Eldorado], [http://www.xbarranch.com/]. 7100-acre guest ranch with camping and cabin lodging. Other features include 16 miles of nature trails and a swimming pool.