Old Rip, Eastland
A horned toad sealed in the courthouse cornerstone was reportedly found alive when it was opened on February 18, 1928. Old Rip lies in state at the Eastland County Courthouse.source
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Things to do in Cisco, Texas
Visit Cisco
Cisco sits right on Interstate 20 between Abilene and Fort Worth. Here's how to spend a day: history in the morning, the Big Dam in the afternoon, and pie whenever you can find it.
One perfect day
A Cisco day trip
- Morning
Where Hilton began
Start at the Conrad Hilton Center, 309 Conrad Hilton Blvd., and climb to the free museum upstairs. Call ahead for hours: (254) 442-2537.source
- Late morning
Downtown history walk
Find the 1967 Santa Claus Bank Robbery historical marker at 708 Avenue D.source Then visit the Lela Latch Lloyd Museum in the old City Hall at 116 W. 7th St.; check its hours before you go.source
- Lunch
Eat local
Try Blue Duck Italian Kitchen, the Cisco Chamber's 2025 New Business of the Year.source The chamber keeps a full list of restaurants.
- Afternoon
The Big Dam
Head four to five miles north to Lake Cisco. See the dam, walk the Old Zoo Nature Trail from the gravel lot near Williamson Dam, source or bring a rod for bass and catfish.source
- Before you leave
Take Cisco home
Pick up a Big Dam souvenir at the Big Dam TX™ shop.
Photo to come: downtown Cisco and the yellow-banded water tower
Good to know
- Lake Cisco charges a small lake-use fee and requires a city permit for boating.source
- Museum hours are short and change. Always call ahead.
- Come in fall for Pie Fest, or in early December for the Christmas parade.
- Need a place to stay? The chamber lists local lodging.