Whether adventure takes you across the Great State of Texas or across the country, Vernon is a great place to be. Located roughly halfway between Dallas/Fort Worth and Amarillo, Vernon is where the real West begins.  Vernon’s Main Street District serves as the center of the community where residents and visitors can enjoy a vibrant and growing town with unique and diverse shopping and dining opportunities.  The Vernon Main Street District places a continued emphasis on historic buildings, the cultural heritage of farming and ranching along the Great Western Trail, live music and becoming the Hibiscus Capitol of Texas.  Visitors can enjoy a number of festivities in the Main Street District including celebrations honoring Roy Orbison, classic car shows during Summer’s Last Blast Cruise Weekend, holiday celebrations like Munchkins on Main and Christmas on the Western Trail, and infamous annual events like the Santa Rosa Roundup Parade.  Vernon looks forward to having you stop by!