Food
Onions Cafe
This beloved institution is a downtown staple that’s been around for decades serving its signature “onion burgers” and homemade pie. The burger comes with thinly sliced onions seared into the patty and dripping with deliciousness.
XXL Steakhouse
This steakhouse is in the middle of nowhere, but worth the drive. Make a reservation early and you’ll be treated to a wood-grilled ribeye along with all the fixings for only $50. The owner uses the restaurant as his ministry and helps spread hope and healing through food.
Culture
Hutchison County Museum
The story of Borger is crazy and traces its roots to the mafia of the panhandle. The town got so wild that the Texas Rangers had to enforce martial law TWICE. This amazing museum tells the story of the Native Indians who inhabited the area and the ensuing battles that arose, along with the oil boom that caused Borger to rise.
Adobe Walls Battle Site
This is the site of one of the most famous battles of the panhandle when a band of Comanche warriors attacked a small buffalo hunting outpost. The site now has monuments and memorials dedicated to the battle.
Outdoors
Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument
This is a National Monument, meaning its one of the most important places in America. The top of the surrounding mesas have been used by indigenous people for thousands of years for the beautiful flint that it contains. Learn at the visitor’s center, but don’t miss a guided hike to the top.
Lake Meredith NRA
This is a National Recreation Area with a stunning lake surrounded by red cliffs. There are boat ramps and off-road vehicle areas. But my favorite activity is to hit the trails on foot or a bike and take in the views of one of our most beautiful lakes.
