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King Ranch, Kingsville, TX

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King Ranch

2205 W Hwy 141 · Kingsville, TX

Why you should go…

King Ranch, founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King, spreads across 825,000 acres of South Texas and is a National Historic Landmark. The guided tour from the visitor center in Kingsville lasts about an hour and a half and passes King Ranch Quarter Horses, Santa Gertrudis cattle, the breed developed here, and the resident Longhorn herd. You also see Mrs. King's carriage house, the 1912 mansion, the Auction Arena, a horse cemetery and the Kineños settlement. The ranch also runs a museum and a saddle shop.

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  • #texas history
  • #working ranch
  • #national historic landmark

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to King Ranch, ordered by straight-line distance.

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  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Texas State Aquarium

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    37 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    History Buff

    USS Lexington Museum

    $25–$50

    Walk the flight deck of a World War II aircraft carrier on Corpus Christi Bay and explore the ship on self-guided tours.

    37 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Padre Island National Seashore

    $25–$50

    Drive, camp and beachcomb along about 65 miles of undeveloped Gulf beach, and watch sea turtle hatchling releases in summer.

    37 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor