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Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center

 

City: Langtry | Region: Big Bend Country

Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

In Southwest Texas on U.S. 90 West, 60 miles west of Del Rio, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers operated by the Texas Department of Transportation for the convenience of the traveling public. Features rustic saloon, courtroom, billiard hall and the opera house of Judge Roy Bean, the colorful and controversial “Law West of the Pecos” in 1880s. The center preserves historic site where Judge Bean ruled with high-handed brand of homespun law, outrageous humor and six-shooter justice.

Adjacent modern visitor center interprets highlights of Judge Bean’s career in “The Magic of Pepper’s Ghost Revealed” where dioramas come to life with live historic re-enactments or miniature stages. The “ghost-like” characters recall events during Bean’s tenure as judge. Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day the center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. See Page 8 for more detailed information about services available. U.S. 90 West/State Loop 25 at Torres Avenue. 432/291-3340.

To speak to a professional travel counselor for travel information and trip planning assistance, call 800/452-9292 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. central time, daily. www.txdot.gov.

Activity Details

Hours Open: Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but beginning the Friday before Memorial Day throug
Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Address: U.S. Highway 90 West/State Loop 25
at Torres Avenue
Zip Code: 78871
Telephone #: 800/452-9292
Web Page: www.txdot.gov