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Amon G. Carter Lake Some 709 miles of shoreline make Amon G. Carter Lake a fisherman's paradise. Bass are the top species of fish caught at the lake, with a recent record catch weighing 14.7 pounds. Amon Carter ranks in the top ten for large mouth bass population in North Texas. The lake is also known for producing great bream, catfish, and crappie. Amon G. Carter lake is also prime for skiing, pleasure boating and swimming. There are ample campground facilities at Selma park, Big Sandy Camp, and Hudspeth Beach. It is the perfect place to spend the afternoon or the weekend. The 9-hole golf course at Top-O-The-Lake Country Club is located at Lake Amon G. Carter with residential developments surrounding the waters. |
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Recreational Activities Recreational facilities and activities are key ingredients in providing the family-oriented lifestyle that Bowie enjoys. Bowie's residents enjoy four separate parks highlighted by the largest, Pelham Park, located near the Second Monday grounds. Amenities include: a swimming pool and bath house, pavilion, walking trail, outdoor amphitheater, RV parking sites and new rest rooms. Other parks in town feature covered pavilions, picnic areas, volleyball courts and playgrounds. Youth activities in the city focus on softball and baseball during the spring and early summer. Games and tournaments are played at Bowie's baseball-softball complex. Many regional softball tournaments utilize this modern facility. An early spring soccer league is also popular in the county. A youth football league draws many participants in the fall. For the water enthusiasts, Bowie's two lakes encompass some 20,000 surface acres of water, all within minutes of the city. Lake Amon G. Carter and its connecting Bowie Reservoir are the largest. Old Bowie Lake is nestled in the hills of the Cross Timbers region. Both lakes offer an area for all types of watersports and fishing. |
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Antiques & Second Monday Bowie's "Welcome" sign signals visitors to stop off and enjoy a bit of old time hospitality by taking a stroll through historic downtown Bowie. In addition to our many antique stores, old time soda fountain, and quaint team rooms, Bowie offers a wide array of retail and service oriented businesses, and much more. If you love flea markets, then make a stop in Bowie on Second Monday weekend to stroll through North Texas' longest running trade days. More than a hundred years ago, Trade Days were born out of necessity in 1893, as early pioneers traded animals and equipment to aid their struggle to sustain life in the Old West. The City of Bowie operates Second Monday Trade Days and it welcomes vendors from several states. Second Monday has something for everyone, from antiques to the latest electronic gadgets. Enjoy a weekend of eating fresh roasted corn or cotton candy, while strolling through Second Monday. |
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Bowie Championship Pro Rodeo Bowie has been called "Cowboy Country", and the name fits, as its ranking in both the amateur and professional rodeo status grows each year. Entering its ninth year, The Bowie Championship Pro Rodeo has moved into the top 20 of PRCA rodeos in Texas. Hosted each May, more than 5,000 people attend the two days of outstanding rodeo action. During the last weekend of June, Bowie comes alive with the festivities of Jim Bowie Days. One of the highlights is the three-day Jim Bowie Rodeo, one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Daytime activities include: parades, games for young and old (such as frog jumping and turtle racing), a rodeo queen contest, and lots of food and music. |
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