EAT. DRINK. PLAY.
Clifton is a small town and most businesses are closed Sunday and Monday. Olaf’s hosts Sunday brunch and Johnny’s Place is open for Sunday & Monday breakfasts. Please call ahead and plan your trip prior to arrival and booking.
EAT & DRINK
Olaf’s Restaurant - Walking distance, full bar, serves dinner. “Big City Dining, Small Town Comfort”
Corner Drug Cafe - Around the corner, servers breakfast & lunch. Closed Sunday & Monday.
Breaking Bread - Walking distance, serves breakfast & lunch. Closed Saturday & Sunday.
China Wok- Walking distance, serving lunch & dinner. Closed Mondays.
Johnny’s Place - Located on Hwy 6, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, cafee style. Close at 2pm on Sat/Sun.
El Charro - Located on Hwy 6, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner… and margaritas.
Bunkhouse BBQ - Located on Hwy 6. Closed Sunday/Monday. Close at 6pm to eat early!
Main Street: Art Galleries + Shopping
Kinfolk - Curated gift shop at the end of the alley. Closed Sunday/Monday.
On 5th Gallery - Art gallery located at the end of the alley. Closed Sunday/Monday
Market at the Mill - Shopping and event center located at the end of the alley on the North end. Closed Sunday/Monday
Bosque Co Emporium - Large antique collection. Closed Monday. Walkable on Main Street.
Lady Bugs - Shopping located on Main Street. Closed Sunday/Monday.
Cliftex Movie Theatre - Historic movie theatre from 1930s still showing movies. Movie showings Wednesday - Sunday. Located at the end of the alley, south side.
Bosque Museum - Museum dedicated to preserving the Norwegian and German heritage of Bosque County. Closed Mon-Wed.
Bosque Art Center - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. If you’re lucky, you can win big at Bingo Night.
Clifton Classic Chassis Auto Museum- Collection of classic cars. Open Friday & Saturday. Walkable, across from the post office.
Norse Historic District - Take an afternoon driving tour of history of Clifton, the Norwegian Capital of Texas.
Meyer Observatory - Take advantage of being away from the city lights and check out the starry nights.
Sporting Clays Tournament (APR) - Annual fundraiser benefitting the Bosque Museum. Point, shoot, win.
Bosque Tour de Norway (MAY) - See the hill country from behind bars…handlebars that is. Bicycle rides offer beautiful views and fresh air.
Clifton Rodeo (JUN) - Carnival rides, mutton busting, calf scramble, barrel racing and bull riding.
Bacon Bash (OCT) - “Changing lives, one bacon slice at a time.” Fundraiser supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes. Enjoy vendors offering all kinds of food that must include bacon.
MAIN STREET - Fall Fest (OCT) - Vendors from all over come to Main Street to set up shopping, music, eating and more.
Norse Smorgasbord (NOV) - Taste the traditional Norwegian food.
Norwegian Country Christmas (DEC) - Annual Christmas market, parade and Norwegian cultural experiences mark this exciting time in Clifton. Several events hosted on Main Street.
Pool + Parks
City Park - Large park to explore the city dam, playground area, soccer & baseball fields.
Olsen Park + Tennis Court + Pool - Take a dip in the city pool, play tennis and enjoy small playground area near Clifton High School.
Cockrell-Thiele Park - Located near the old Clifton Elementary, enjoy playground for all kids.