An Ultra High Definition 4K Driving Tour of Childress, Texas.
The town of Childress, Texas is the county seat of Childress County, Texas. Childress has a population of about 7,000 people. Childress is in the part of Texas known as the Texas Panhandle.
Childress is located 248 miles from Dallas, 117 miles from Amarillo, and 138 miles from Waco. Childress is located at the junction between the highways US 287, US 62 and US 83. Childress was not always located where it is now. Originally there were two towns, one named Childress and the other named Henry. Both towns were vying for the position of being the county seat of Childress county. Eventually the town of Henry won the position. As part of the compromise they agreed to give property in Henry to people and businesses who already owned property in Childress and to rename the town of Henry to Childress. In this way, the old town of Childress wound up moving over to the new location.
When the railroad came through the town experienced a period of growth. The town built a hotel and a train depot and began to have more businesses. The location of Childress has made the town known as the gateway to the Texas Panhandle and agriculture and transportation has played an important role in the economy. Childress is on the crossroads of multiple highways and is a popular stop for people making long drives.
What to do in Childress
Childress heritage museum
210 3rd St NW, Childress, TX 79201
Preserving the history of Childress County.
501 Winery
109 Ave E NW, Childress, TX 79201
Palace Theater
206 N Main St, Childress, TX 79201
What to eat in Childress
Dawson’s Family Restaurant
1709 Ave F NW, Childress, TX 79201
This restaurant is a popular choice for travelers passing through Childress.
Daddy’s
They sell chicken, guns, and ammo.
The Plaza Restaurant and Bar
1501 Ave F NW, Childress, TX 79201
A family owned Mexican restaurant since 1982 with multiple locations through North Texas.
Where to stay in Childress
Childress is a great place to stop and spend the night if you’re making a long road trip. There are lots of options for hotels in Childress. Such as, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn, and Super 8.