Sweetwater
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Get in
Most travellers will drive via I-20 from either the Dallas direction or from El Paso. US-84 from Lubbock hits I-20 about 3 miles west.
See
Air turbinesHundreds of air turbines. The county for which Sweetwater is the seat is one of the world's top producers of energy from wind power. The city is sometimes referred to as the "Wind Turbine Capital of Texas."
Do
Sweetwater Jaycee's Rattlesnake RoundupThis unique event, held annually in early March, centers around the region's most dangerous reptile, with a range of wacky diversions such as a guided snake hunt, a cook-off and rattlesnake-eating contest, a beard contest, a "Miss Snakecharmer" beauty pageant, and an evening dance.
Eat
Most of the restaurants in town are either on the access road to I-20, or along Broadway street. Aside from the many chain fast food restaurants, there are not a great many options.
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Tita's Mexican Restaurant
phone: +1 325 235-9059address: 710 E Broadway StA favorite with local workers.
Drink
Azteca Bar and Grill
Sleep
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phone: +1 325 236-6887address: 500 NW Georgia AveBetter than average complimentary breakfast. Pets are allowed but there is a stiff $40 charge.
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