From the tallest water tower in Texas to beautiful Texas landscapes, you can do a lot in Shamrock, TX! Hotels in this fun city make it easy to visit the Pioneer West Museum and the Ziegler House or visit other historical sites to get a taste of how cowboys helped build Shamrock into the city it is today. Choice Hotels in Shamrock, TX make it easy to venture through this fun town and celebrate the state of Texas.
This city earned the name of Shamrock from the first postmaster of the town, an Irish immigrant named George Nickle. He wanted to live in a town built on good luck and courage, which in Ireland is symbolized by a shamrock. Also fitting to its heritage, the city is home of the official St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for the state of Texas. When you visit the Pioneer West Museum, you’ll easily get a glimpse into the city’s past, and learn more about how it earned its name and developed into the city it is today. The museum was built in 1925 and is housed in an old hotel with items from the past focusing on the culture of the Great Plains Indians. See cowboy exhibits, pioneer weapons, ranch artifacts and more. A trip to Shamrock wouldn’t be complete without paying homage to the original Blarney Stone in Shamrock’s Elmore Park. What you will see is a fragment of the original Blarney Stone from the ruins of Blarney Castle, so don’t forget to kiss it before you leave for good luck! When you book with Choice Hotels in Shamrock, TX you can enjoy both modern comforts and the historic architecture along Route 66. As you make your way through this town, you’ll see the Tower Service Station, a historic landmark since 1936. Be sure to pack your camera so you can document what will seem like a trip to Ireland, in Texas! Book online now!
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