Why YOU Should Visit BOWIE, TX | World's Largest Bowie Knife & MORE!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Question of the Day: What is your favorite type of roadside stop? (FOOD - Larger than life attractions - Historic stops - rest stops)

[@drkatarinablassik2592]

We as a family usually on longer drives find that food is our favorite stop along the way. Finding something signature to an area, something different than we might have in our community it is nice to enjoy something a little different.

[@michaelbonderton5056]

I really enjoy the historic pull offs and markers. But I also enjoy seeing something unusual.

[@briannalaskey2370]

I enjoy food

[@RobbZipp]

All of the above.

[@gailpeterrobberson2707]

We enjoy stops like these.

[@catherinecreamer5431]

I'm near the area for work. Going to have to visit.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Yes absolutely!!

[@NoBagsChecked]

Good Bless Texas !

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Now I have that song in my head..... lol...

[@navychhaingvoeun3189]

Beautiful beautiful place bunny

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

They have been working so hard to bring in some great new features... super exciting to see all the fun art and things that have been changing since my last trip here!!

[@briannalaskey2370]

Love those sunglasses!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Thank you!! These are new!

[@RobbZipp]

Thanks for showing us your cute town with the WORLD’S LARGEST BOWIE KNIFE 🔪!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

No problem!! Texas is filled with so many cool world records.... neat to know one is in my hometown now

[@RobbZipp]

@@BunnyPlaysHere yes it is! I try to showcase them on my channel, too!

[@DeborahLong7777]

Texas is my home, Chisholm Trail's are awesome! Happy trail's 💜

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

you also!!!

[@arkieoverlander6730]

Not everyone can say they have a world record in their town. Everyone must be proud of that.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It is pretty much amazing!!! Being from there I am sooo glad they did this!!

[@hildejohnson8780]

Thank you for sharing that that is a nice place I like the knife that's huge I might put that on my bucket list all the things to do in Texas so thanks for sharing lots of love and hugs to you and your family stay safe out there and happy travels 💜💜🙏🙏🤠🤠

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I certainly would recommend it!! There are a lot of fun local businesses to visit and shop or eat at also!

[@benjaminbuxton3483]

Enjoyed seeing a little more of your hometown. We enjoy your videos so much.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Thank you so much!! I really enjoy sharing all the travels and sometimes something cool happens to just be right in your own area!!

[@AngelaJonesPoetryStoriesArt]

Absolutely love it when towns have murals

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I think it is amazing they have started this project. There was an older man who did some amazing works when I was growing up but as he aged they did also and eventually faded into the distance. I am glad to see someone is bringing back that amazing piece of history for Bowie but also making it new and different!!

[@travellogistics8481]

Thanks for taking us to your hometown. That knife is huge.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!! It is a fun way to bring in people to see something fun that relates to town.. but then exploring the town you find even more fun!

[@creativedesignsources2640]

Thanks for showing us all around. Would enjoy seeing a rodeo at some point, I have never been to one.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Maybe at some point I will be able to share one!!

[@kimiastewart6293]

Really cool 😎👍

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely one of the more interesting stops in this section of Texas!! I love that they have done this and bring in so many new people to town to enjoy something fun that puts a smile on their faces!

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Love,love,love your videos Bunny. I'm English so I would pronounce some words differently like you said. I'm loving your glasses also

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I love that there are so many different words which are differently acknowledged on they way they are said from place to place. Then there are there are the different twangs, slangs and dialects which also make them unique!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Thanks for the comment on the glasses!! I typically always wear them because of eye sensitivities and so I decided to make it fun and expressive of who i am!!

[@deniseackermann7116]

I Love being Texas Loud and Texas Proud... I was born in San Antonio, Tx as in the Alamo.. have lived in Wimberley, Tx since 1998 as in Market Days...

[@gailpeterrobberson2707]

Wonderful trip through you hometown Bunny. We enjoyed seeing this and hearing the brief history of your area. Would you consider sharing more?

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

What else would you like to see??

[@berniejenkins4751]

You really should consider being a tour guide. Very good video and tour of your hometown. Enjoyed.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

lol... well thank you!! I am better in this format because i move at a strange pace with all the filming...lol

[@TravelingGranny]

I just love murals! I found so many while on my long distance trip! Great and interesting places to see! Thank you for sharing! Happy & safe travels! ~Tracey & Miska~ 🤗🐾🐾

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

No problem!! I always enjoy sharing fun murals and unique stops!! The knife certainly ticks that box!!

[@RileyyyK]

I live in Bowie! It’s an amazing place with lots of cool history

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It really is!!

[@cc-camper-lady]

Cool! My husband overheard me watching this video and dug out his vintage Bowie knife. How cool is that! Thanks for sharing Bunny. We enjoyed!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Very cool!!!!

[@kimarmontroutt6600]

Love the trades day, but the pet cemetery FREAKS Me OUT!!!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

you and me both... eeeekkkk....lol

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

This past weekend was Second Monday weekend and it was sooo packed!!

[@rednecknation8303]

Second Monday in Bowie is an icon of the area. When I was young they had it downtown mostly at the RR tracks up from the Post Office and down toward the old Southward school. It would start on the Friday before the 2nd Monday of the month and continue through Sunday late. A few might even stay until Monday morning. If couldnt find what you wanted at that flea market, you didnt need it.

[@lynnmichaels4040]

The artist who did the murals appears to be extremely talented.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!!! And.... I only showed a couple of them.. there are several more!!!

[@peggyoconnell4755]

What a lovely tour around your home town. Very nice to see where you started out and what might have inspired you to travel and share your videos. Looks like a very nice little town between this and your parade video.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Small but with many unique things. Very nice to be able to share!

[@rednecknation8303]

He aint from Bowie, or he would know how to ponounce the name. 🤣

[@kitkattt9]

I just checked -its exactly an hour away! Cool!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Very cool!! I would highly suggest visiting during Second Monday weekend or during Jim Bowie Days which are both coming up very soon!! Lots of fun activities going on around both of those!

[@tammysalter7295]

Both of my parents were from there...a lot of memories. I could tell you some good stories. My favorite memory was stopping at the fruit stand (my great aunt and uncle ran) and having ice cold watermelon!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Very cool! Yes there are some great fruit stands that I recall outside of Bowie all the way over to Decatur and some great memories stopping off at those for me as well.

[@sandracarpenter144]

Nice murals. Thank you for sharing. ❤️✌🏼😎👍🏼 PS I got your Vanlife and Bunny fan stickers today! Love them. Once this snowstorm passes I’ll get them on my van 😊

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

YAY!!! I am soooo glad you love them!!!! Snowstorm? OH NO!!! It has been in the 90s here so i cannot even imagine!!! This year is going to be another weird one for weather I feel!!!

[@drkatarinablassik2592]

It is wonderful that you are sharing a little piece of you through your hometown. What a great place to start out your journey toward what you now are doing. Looks like there was a nice foundation to lay the groundwork for your inquisitive mind. Wonderful tour.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Thank you so much!! In more recent years they have really upped the focus on sharing the different parts of Bowie through projects like the knife and also downtown murals.. but when I was younger they had the Jim Bowie Days, the Chicken & Bread Festival & other events throughout the year to highlight community

[@beckyallen3195]

I love the murals. Thank you for showing us around. 👍🏻😁

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely welcome! There are a few others around town also but I wanted to save those for people who do pass through the town to have a special little bit of joy

[@kitkattt9]

Love the looks of your your hometown! I'll have to grab a friend and take a road trip there sometime!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!!! If you like resale shops there are several great ones, some cute little boutique stores, some great restaurants & a lot more!

[@LeilanisJourney]

That is such a neat and interesting town.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

They have really worked on doing a lot in downtown and beyond in more recent years!! They have made it such a fun place to see visually with the murals and the local businesses typically also have their windows painted for different events throughout the year!! The history touches with the knife and markers share some of the story of the earliest days in the community and there are even more interesting things you can find around town also.

[@larajackson7506]

I really love all your enthusiasm in all your videos!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Much love to ya!! See you next time!❤☺👍

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Thank you so much! I really get excited whenever I go to new places and have the opportunity to explore and geek out on the new knowledge. I always hope that it translates into videos but sometimes I can’t tell if it did or if it’s just me LOL thank you so much for Your kind words

[@larajackson7506]

@@BunnyPlaysHere you're very welcome!! Thank you for always sharing with great enthusiasm, nomatter how I'm feeling every time I watch your videos it cheers me up!!❤☺

[@elainechabot3825]

There is a Bowie, Maryland - pronounced the same way. Named after a Maryland Governor who was also president of the railroad in the 1870’s. It was a major rail hub back then. Not as exciting as your Texas Bowle, but several museums, baseball stadium and a Six Flags. I will definitely stop someday to see all the murals and the big Bowie Knife!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I have a cousin who actually grew up in that Bowie!!

[@rednecknation8303]

There is also a Bowie, AZ.

[@billykimball1614]

O thank you sweetie you brought back a wonderful tear to my eye. I remember so much as a kid. How my family would travel up and down Highway 287 Going to see grannies for Thanksgiving in Fort worth. How it was so nice to stop along the way and see how the different towns were. I always thought that Bowie was very interesting and now since grammie's gone I don't travel to Fort Worth anymore and so it's been awhile because the last time I traveled through there the knife statue wasn't even made. So thank you thank you thank you baby girl for letting me travel with you. Through the beauty of your eyes and your heart. P.S. Be careful ✌&💓2 u🐇👊👍👌!!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Glad you could travel back to your memories!!! They have been in more recent years doing a lot of different projects around the community to really make it look nice. Following the horrible tornadoes which swept through the town they have opted to rebuild better!!!

[@lynnmichaels4040]

The community should be very proud to have you calling it home. I enjoy your videos and see a lot of others who share in this feeling so I am positive this will bring more people to your community to see your old stomping grounds.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Well thank you!!! I enjoy sharing the different parts of my home town and being able to have others get excited about visiting. I am flattered by your comments.

[@kimberlyknight4973]

My children’s aunt and cousin are buried in Bowie. I think her daughters might still live there. I haven’t been there since 1982 I bet it has grown.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It has changed a lot since then.... new businesses and lots of improvement projects!! You will have to one day return to see it!! Perhaps during the Second Mondays for some shopping or during Jim Bowie Days this summer to see the Rodeo Festivities!

[@kimberlyknight4973]

Yes I do plan to visit. I think Dan Blocker (Hoss) from Bonanza is buried there as well . Next month I plan to visit Jacksboro plus camp at Fort Belknap and Fort Richardson ( 4 Th Gt Gma did laundry there) . On another trip I plan to visit Bowie plus Fannin and Collin Co. I have roots in Texas back to 1850’s.My 5th great grandmother Catherine Eaton Sanders homestead was involved in “Nocona’s Raid” outside Jacksboro. I wished I could do it all in one trip but my time is limited.

[@kennyhopkins72]

Thanks for stopping by Bowie, Texas! really enjoyed your video!!

[@michaelbonderton5056]

You mentioned this was on Highway 287. I may have passed by this on my way to Amarillo when I had been in the southern Texas region. Thank you for sharing this unique location young lady. Next time I am in that area I will have to stop. Any recommendations for staying in the area or restaurants you would personally suggest to share the flavor of the community?

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Being a local to the area.. all of the places you can find are pretty yummy. There are some great improved campsites out by the lake and also just beyond town a little bit to the south for more boondock style at the LBJ National Grasslands.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Also.... i almost forgot, out by the knife at the park the city has camping sites that have connections also

[@rednecknation8303]

I suggest the Park Inn. I stay there often when I return to visit. Nice and clean, right next to the Longhorn restaurant and close to Dos Chili's restaurant.

[@EmprezzWakanda1962]

These towns should make you an ambassador. You are bringing much needed tourism to the areas. Great job!😍

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Oh thank you!! I just hope that people who happen to be driving through might consider stopping in... really neat things they are doing right now there!!

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thanks for the video. I believe Jim Bowie died at the Alamo along with Davey Crockett and other pioneer men.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It was said that he likely never stepped foot in Bowie as it is currently but much like other towns in Texas they took a nod from historic figures when creating their earliest community

[@tiarakannady7222]

Girl what they need to do is plan on where they will be putting the statue of you! You are famous and will only continue to become more and more famous.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

lol.... you are so kind...

[@pepperman2385]

I stopped by to check out the giant bowie knife last year when I was passing through the area and it is an impressive and slightly absurd sight to behold! Since Since I wasn't in any hurry, I also stopped at the LaBelle Vintage Mall. Neat place with a lot of cool stuff! As a side note, since you were mentioning the Chisholm Trail, you ought to check out its namesake's gravesite. Next time you're passing through Oklahoma on I-40, it's a relatively short side trip up to Geary OK. Jessie Chisholm's actual gravesite is out in the country and off the beaten path but might make an interesting video. While up that way you could also visit the TB Ferguson Home and Museum (Oklahoma's 6th Territorial Governor) and Roman Nose State Park at Watonga.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Last time I was up that way they were not open so I am certainly going to have to return to see them!!!! Roman Nose is on my list for sure because of the amazing reviews I have found for it time and time again!!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I am so glad you were able to stop off at one of the Vintage stops in town.. At one point there were sooo may antique malls and shops here, and since now there are not as many but the ones that are here are very nice. Lots of great finds!

[@joannefuller]

I love this! Had no idea you had lived in Bowie! I was there 28 years but now have lived in Bellevue for 22. I also watched where you went through Jacksboro and drove down my nieces street after the tornado. Now I need to go watch all your videos! 💜

[@rogerwhitaker8643]

You did an amazing job making this video and of Bowie...my wife and I are the artists that have been painting this town.thank you again

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

The work that you have Put in is absolutely amazing! It’s really beautiful to see the walls of bowie coming back to life . I hope that lots of people come to town and take wonderful selfies and start tagging the community of Bowie.

[@codythelumberjack4946]

I have been to a lot of small towns as I pass through for work and actually have been to your hometown. Seen the knife, ate at a Mexican food place there and had a beer at a bar with a couple of my other guys who were in our crew. Didn't realize the world was this small.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

OH WOW..... that is crazy... small world indeed!!

[@melindajesop2485]

I would freak out if I saw you in my home town doing a video. I would love to meet you one day.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

lol... no need to freak out i am just a regular gal here on the internet

[@sheilacaine3962]

Heck yeah. Pretty cool

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I think all small towns have a really cool story behind them that it’s just waiting to be heard so I’m happy that I could share a little piece of the story of my hometown

[@debbiekoenen6684]

Hello Ms. Bunny, thank you for sharing something that is so dear and near to your heart (and back yard), your home town. I love seeing attractions like this and try to read the plaques when you show them. One weird question... is the Bowie Knife sharp? I also love the history of the area, which you covered beautifully. You can see in your face how proud you are to show and share your home. It was very cool to see. Again Thank You. You are the best!!! Take Care. Safe and Happy Travels.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It is a pretty thick knife so i don't think it would be sharp as is..I don't feel they would have left it out there sharp and dangerous on city property...lol... but good question!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I always enjoy being able to share the unique stories out there.. and my home town is filled with them!! They certainly play well with the Tales and Trails Museum in Nocona

[@darlenestout7548]

I was just through there Monday. I'm bummed I didn't stop. I had a goal I was on my way to see the 6666 ranch . I will have to check it out another time.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

We were both there at the same time.... lol... i had to get an oil change before hitting the road and I like Allen's there in Bowie for a quick change.

[@rednecknation8303]

Ah, yes, Guthrie, Texas. My mom and dad lived there when I was born in 1953, and he worked for the 6666 Ranch.

[@freakparty1535]

I was born and raised here!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

nice!

[@DebAndTheDesertDogs]

WOW! That mural from the movie Giant is super cool! Bunny, you should be a teacher. You are so good at educating! Just don't do it quite yet, I'm enjoying your channel too much right now. So glad BV turned me on to it! Great job as always.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I am soooo excited you recognized it!!! That is awesome... they did such a great job on creating this one so I had to share!! There are a few other really nice ones around town also that I wanted to leave as surprises for people to find if they should visit the community!!

[@ashlynriley3711]

Nostalgia for lunch and soda shop dessert!!! New art gallery as well. Enjoy!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely love nostalgia!!

[@geraldcamps3729]

Impressive stop. How much does it cost to create something like this, just curious.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It took quite a bit! But now each day so many people pull in to see it so it was well worth it to bring new people to town!!!

[@campingqueen9051]

This looks like a nice roadside stop. Would enjoy seeing more with the way your share everything. Are there any campsites nearby? Any hiking? What are your top favorite restaurants in the area. Always nice to see what you share.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Yes there are some camping options nearby!! Out at the knife location there is a small city owned camping area with full hook ups, out by the lake there are some great options (one of which is owned by a teacher which works with my mom) and if you want to drive out to more wild camping areas then the LBJ National Grasslands is about 20 minutes south.

[@campingqueen9051]

@@BunnyPlaysHere That is very nice. Thank you for this info!

[@campingqueen9051]

Oops, I mentioned sharing what food you would suggest then the video mentioned a buffet. Is this your favorite stop?

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I do enjoy the buffet there but I also enjoy several other stops in town. When it comes to a unique spot, Nostalgia in downtown is a nice tea room stop, The Rack downtown is a great stop for good music while you eat and also if you want an adult beverage. There are 3 sit down Mexican/Tex-Mex Restaurants all of which have items which I LOOOOVE.... Out by the highway there is Armadillo Grill which not only has yummy food but also my fav waitress in all of Bowie, Hillary!!! But that is just scratching the surface.. you have several fast serve locations and a few other sit down spots also!

[@janicehaduck6536]

It has to be the younger generation that mispronounced the name. I am 75 and watched the TV series. The introduction song pronounced it correctly. Wikipedia has a story of the series. The Adventures of Jim Bowie. I remember singing that song when I was little! Thanks for sharing this video! You always make it interesting.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Possibly… But I’ve heard some older people also refer to it incorrectly so that’s why I wanted to make the clarification in kind of a silly way just to kind of make it a fun thing so that people would know how to say it I often associate entertaining teaching tools myself personally so if I find something to be humorous or for example the David Bowie comment I would automatically remember that going forward and make the adjustment in my head I have a weird learning style though LOL

[@janicehaduck6536]

@@BunnyPlaysHere Forget all I said. I listened to the Theme song and it days B O Wie. They got it wrong to. I guess I forgot how I learned to say it correctly. Sorry, Love Your Channel!

[@jerrymcmillian4823]

I would enjoy you sharing the murals in my area also. Although they might be a bit harder to take photos of your van at them because of their street placement. I will add a few of the locations to the email I am working on for you. When do you think you will be coming to Branson so I can make sure you have the suggestions before your arrival.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I would love to know if there is a map of all of them... I think that would be amazing, but if there is not one then suggestions would certainly be welcome!!! You are correct however it is harder to get photos of some of the ones I have seen with my van, as an individual it is much easier.

[@neillogan6363]

Just curious how large is your hometown? I noticed in your other video where you were there in the parade it had a substantial downtown.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

The community at my last knowledge was about 5000 .... not big but not small

[@jerrymcmillian4823]

I can see your community pride in the video. I wish others would see the values in their communities instead of just highlighting things that will make them money.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I enjoy sharing the parts of each place i visit that make them special.. the history is one major part of that!!

[@rdnkrfnk]

as a life long resident i can tell you that until the late 50s early 60s when 2nd monday was moved bowie tx was actually named after a railroad man named bowie where he set up the trading grounds over by the railroad tracks and they loaded cattle out of there and the cowboys n townsfolk could trade their wares n such it wasnt until the tourist trade came along that bowie would set up the jim bowie days and incorporate him into the towns name

[@Keiradhicks]

I live in Bowie Texas

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

awesome!!!

[@crystaljustlivin5697]

Sad cause I've lived here for like 30 years and have not viewed the knife.. think I'll take my sisters with me next nice weather comes in...

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

yes it is really neat and people come from across the US to see it!!!

[@alyssatusset2846]

How do you get mail?? Like not amazon mail, actual mail

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I have a PO Box which is listed in the description of my videos and that is maintained while I travel by my dad who receives my packages and makes sure they are in a safe place when i return, but if I have something very important I call ahead to the local post offices in areas I am visiting and ask if they accept general delivery. If they do I have it sent to the post office. Sometimes there is a fee for this, other times there is not, really depends on the post office.

[@alyssatusset2846]

@@BunnyPlaysHere do I have to have someone maintain it? What happens if I just go back and get it myself every few months?

[@okieadventures3785]

Come to my hometown! We have some neat things also.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Where is your hometown? What kind of things do they have there? I would love to add it to my list if they have something interesting

[@andreavin3674]

Greetings from Austin. The pronunciations of all sorts of Texas cities (and streets) simply drives out of state folks nuts. Or when I call a breakfast taco a breakfast burrito....Texas has Texas ways. I'm all - JUST DEAL with it people, go with the flow, you get used to it lol. If the Day Tripper show ever needs a new host we all know who they should call first!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely and I understand if I miss pronounce something in a different state and I want to rectify that a lot of times however there are just certain things that are ingrained in my mind that will not change… No matter how much that I tried…

[@rednecknation8303]

As a teen, I used to work at a Shell station that was across from the bank, and the highway came through town before the bypass was built. A couple stopped and when I came out, (it was a full service station), the lady asked if this was BOW-ie, Texas. I said, "No, maam, it isnt." She said thank you and they drove on down the road! 🤣🤣

[@pleno6874]

I live here haha

[@marcireale]

You’re way too big for the small minds in Texas! (Or Oklahoma, my home state, either.) So glad that you have gotten out and seen the world. ❤

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I’m super happy that I had the idea to get out and explore the world a bit. There’s so many amazing things to discover whenever you leave your home state. But it’s still nice to come back and be able to enjoy sing family and friends