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Sonora, United States: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Things to do in Sonora, California

The main things to do in Sonora include visiting historic landmarks such as the Sutton County Courthouse and the Old Mercantile Building. Together, they offer a glimpse into the town’s historic character and make Sonora a worthwhile stop for travellers interested in local history and architecture. Neywo also offers a free audio guide for Sonora, with two narrated places available in 11 languages.

What to see in Sonora

Sutton County Courthouse

The Sutton County Courthouse stands on Public Square and is one of Sonora’s notable historic landmarks. Built in 1891, it was designed by architect Oscar Ruffini in the Second Empire style. Its architecture reflects the period in which it was built, giving the public building a distinctive appearance.

The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It is also recognised as a Texas State Antiquities Landmark and a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

Old Mercantile Building

The Old Mercantile Building is another historic place in Sonora, in Sutton County, Texas. Its presence contributes to the town’s historic character and makes it a natural stop alongside the courthouse when exploring Sonora’s central landmarks.

Discover Sonora with Neywo

Neywo’s free Sonora audio guide brings these two places to life as you reach them. The stories play at your own pace, with no group and no schedule, so you can explore independently while listening to the history of each site.

Neywo is also available for exploring California and other destinations across the United States.

Places with an audio guide in Sonora

2 places in Sonora with a Neywo audio guide. Each one starts telling its story as you reach it.

Walk Sonora with Neywo

Neywo turns Sonora into a self-guided audio tour. Stories arrive as you reach the place they belong to, and the route reshapes when you wander off it.