Sheridan: Silent and Sheltered
Sheridan, Texas is one of the towns in the United States that does not have its local government but rather is under a larger authority. It is nicknamed as the “Deer Hunting Capital of Texas.” Sheridan is a very small town with only an estimated of 225 residents. Many lands are unoccupied and cattle ranches and farmsteads make up most of the community.
Best Time to Visit
The difference in temperature among the seasons in Sheridan, TX vary greatly. Summers are scorching while winters may be cold. Downpour of rain is also expected throughout the year. It is best to visit during spring, from months of March until May when the weather is comfortable and there are less visitors. However, if you are looking for celebrations, Fall and Christmas Festivals are huge during November and December but do expect Sheridan, TX hotels to be priced higher than usual.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Splashway Waterpark is the most popular, as it is the only, attraction in Sheridan. It is a waterpark dubbed the best in all of Texas. But do not worry, as for just an hour away, you can take your children over to Bluebell Creamery Industries where they can marvel at how ice creams are made. You can also head on to the Texas Zoo over at Victoria, Texas – just an hour away too. As there are barely attractions in the city, expect that Sheridan hotels are also located on a neighboring city. A thirty-minute drive away, you will find Columbus, TX and hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus and the La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Columbus. The nearest hotel you can book is the Americas Best Value Inn Columbus TX, which is around 16 miles from the city center of Sheridan.