Accommodations
Lodging
Looking for a place to stay? Whether you're in town to enjoy a show at The Royal Theater, searching for that special rare book, here during hunting season, visiting family or just passing through, two local businesses are happy to accommodate your overnight needs.
The Lonesome Dove Inn is a bed and breakfast located at 225 W. Main. Named for McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the old West, The Lonesome Dove Inn is owned and managed by descendants of pioneer ranchers, teachers and artists. Sisters, Mary Slack Webb (inn host) and Cecil Slack Cleveland (partner) understand the legacies of both cowboys and ladies, farming and finery, hard work and good taste. They welcome rodeo fans and sportsmen as well as book lovers and artists. Visit their website for details on lodging, pricing and reservations.
The Spur Hotel is centered in the heart of Archer City, Texas. The Spur Hotel is the perfect atmosphere for gathering with friends and family at your next celebration, book review, writers conference, hunting trip or business retreat. Originally built in 1928, the historic Spur Hotel was purchased and preserved in 1990 by Abby Abernathy and his sister. The hotel is visited year round by book enthusiasts browsing Larry McMurtry's bookstores, guests of the famous Royal Theater, a variety of wild game hunters, as well as businessmen and families in search of the chic small-town getaway. Visit their website for details on lodging, pricing and reservations.
Dining
Archer City is home to some standard fast food fare, including Sonic Drive In and Dairy Queen. The Wildcat Cafe is our resident small town cafe, located next door to the Archer Public Library and across from The Spur Hotel. It.is also open from 5 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Oodles Supermart and Lucky Dollar also feature delis. Fried Chicken and BBQ with the fixin's, as well as daily specials, are available at Oodles, with pizza, burgers and submarine sandwiches offered at Lucky Dollar.
Burkett Park also features a covered pavilion with picnic tables if you'd like to enjoy our mild North Texas weather with a picnic meal.
For restaurant style evening dining, we recommend a short 20 minute drive to Wichita Falls, Texas, where most any type of restaurant can be found.
