discover the austere beauty and colorful history of West Texas...welcome to the Hampton Inn-Pecos, TX, hotel. Between El Paso and Fort Worth, the city of Pecos, TX, sits in the river valley on the west bank of the Pecos River. Famous for being the site of the world's first rodeo in 1883, Pecos borders the stunning Chihuahuan Desert in beautiful West Texas. Rich in history, Pecos was organized around a train depot during the construction of the Texas and Pacific Railway; nearby museums feature the town's colorful Old West history, including the legend of Pecos Bill. Just two miles from the city center, the Hampton Inn Pecos hotel has plenty to offer visitors. Spend the day at the zoo. Explore the West of the Pecos Museum, featuring a saloon and enchanting Western memorabilia. And don't leave town without honoring the great Texas tradition of rodeo at the Rodeo Hall of Fame! Take a swing on the fairways of the Reeves County Golf Course. Discover Balmorhea State Park, featuring a large ar