Market Square Antiques with Tea Room (in Uvalde) – over 30 antique dealers under one roof.
Memorial Park (in Uvalde) – municipal golf course and lighted tennis courts (open to the public).
Shopping in Fredericksburg – an hour and a half drive.
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino – an hour and a half drive.
Swimming, tubing & snorkeling – in the clean, crystal-clear Frio River.
Tube rentals & shuttle - Andy's on River Road
Fishing for catfish, perch or bass – the water is so clear you can actually see the fish you're after.
Amistad National Recreation Area – consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir, best known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, rock art viewing, and its rich cultural history. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life above and below the water.
Bird watching – The Audubon Society rates this area as one of the best bird watching areas in the United States.
3 Sisters Scenic drive , bicycling – "top of the mountain" views, hairpin curves and deep canyons cut by the Frio and Sabinal Rivers make the east and west route of FM 337 one of the most breathtaking in the Texas Hill Country.
Horseback riding & hayrides – Elm Creek Stables (830) 232-5365
Rock and fossil hunting – search for evidence of prehistoric sea life or enjoy the simple pleasure of skipping rocks.