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QuanahQuanah, Texas
Stop for 2–3 hours on US 287: the 1891 jail museum, the courthouse square and lunch on 11th Street. Sleep here only if you are breaking the Amarillo–Wichita Falls drive.
Quanah is a Hardeman County seat of about 3,000 people on US 287, halfway between Childress and Vernon, named for the Comanche chief Quanah Parker. Almost everything sits on one strip, 11th Street, which is US 287 itself. The town works as a leg-stretch and a museum stop, not as a base: two small museums, a courthouse monument and a rocket on a corner cover the sights in an afternoon. Copper Breaks State Park, 20 minutes south on Texas 6, is the reason to stay the night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (35–38 °C (95–100 °F) afternoons), late Dec–Feb ice on US 287avoid Jul–Aug (95–100 °F (35–38 °C) afternoons), late Dec–Feb ice on US 287
- Airports
- SPS · AMA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Quanah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow street crime in a town this size; the real risks are the drive, summer heat and long gaps between services.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSPS Wichita Falls Regional (Nearest commercial airport, about 145 km (90 mi) southeast by US 287; small schedule, check connections).SPS Wichita Falls Regional (Nearest commercial airport, about 90 mi (145 km) southeast by US 287; small schedule, check connections).
- Getting aroundA car is the only practical option; the sights and motels line US 287 (11th Street) and the courthouse square is a few blocks off it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Street or quick mealBreakfast plate at a local café$8–14
- BeerBeer at a bar$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketCity pool entry$2
- Budget bedCopper Breaks campsite, a night, per roomUS$15
- Mid-range bedMotel double on 11th Street, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel double on 11th Street, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$160
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SPS Wichita Falls Regional (Nearest commercial airport, about 145 km (90 mi) southeast by US 287; small schedule, check connections) · AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International (About 250 km (155 mi) northwest by US 287; more flights)SPS Wichita Falls Regional (Nearest commercial airport, about 90 mi (145 km) southeast by US 287; small schedule, check connections) · AMA Rick Husband Amarillo International (About 155 mi (250 km) northwest by US 287; more flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid*
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (8 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Quanah: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
4 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the only practical option; the sights and motels line US 287 (11th Street) and the courthouse square is a few blocks off it. No local bus or taxi service to rely on — check before you arrive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20–25 min
Texas 6 south from town, about 20 km (12 mi)Texas 6 south from town, about 12 mi (20 km)
Camping, hiking and two lakes; the best reason to sleep in Quanah rather than pass through.
Medicine Mound Museum
cautionDoor to door: About 15 min
Farm road 1167 east of town, about 6 km (3.7 mi)Farm road 1167 east of town, about 3.7 mi (6 km)
Ghost-town museum in an original building; check opening before driving out.
Childress
goDoor to door: About 40 min
US 287 north
Next town north with fuel, food and motels.
Vernon, Texas
goDoor to door: About 45 min
US 287 south
Next town south; pairs with a Copper Breaks stop.
Wichita Falls
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
US 287 southeast
Too far for a comfortable return day; the nearest commercial airport is here.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
11th Street / US 287 strip
All the motels sit on this strip; walkable to the restaurants and a short drive to the museums.
Copper Breaks State Park
Camping and a couple of lakes about 20 min south on Texas 6; the reason to make it an overnight.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double on 11th Street1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Fuel, 200 km at 10 L/100 km1 × US$20 | US$20 |
| Museum entry, both museums2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$37 |
| Trip total≈ US$204 per person per day, bed included | US$407 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Breakfast plate at a local café | $8–14 |
| Burger or chicken-fried steak plate | $12–20 |
| Beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| Motel double, midweek | $70–150 |
| City pool entry | $2 |
| Fuel, per gallon | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are long: the next town with services is Childress or Vernon, both about 50 km (31 mi) away.Distances are long: the next town with services is Childress or Vernon, both about 31 mi (50 km) away.
- Summer afternoons reach 35–38 °C (95–100 °F); carry water and do the walking before noon.Summer afternoons reach 95–100 °F (35–38 °C); carry water and do the walking before noon.
- Medicine Mounds sit on private land with very limited access — view them from US 287 east of town, do not walk in.
- Small-town kitchens close early; check hours before a late arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No consulates in Quanah; nearest consular offices are in Dallas or Houston — check your country's list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Quanah to Wichita Falls and back: about $25–35
- Motel double, 11th Street: $70–150 a night
- City pool entry: $2
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is US 287? — Where is the highway?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- How far is it? — How far is it?
English is the only language you need; Spanish is common in the region.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Quanah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (35–38 °C afternoons), late Dec–Feb ice on US 287 · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SPS: last flight arrivals, drive time up US 287, motel fallback.
- Walking cluster on 11th Street with rescue anchors: fuel, food, pharmacy, motel.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Hardeman County Museum and the depot museum.
- Heat and ice fixtures on US 287 so the stop can go green in July and January.