Explore Marfa, Texas
What To Do
Art & The Marfa Lights
Commerce & Refreshments
The Prada Store
Just outside of Valentine... There’s a place to pull off the road just across from this permanent sculpture.
Take some pictures for the gram while you contemplate consumerism and it’s place in the rugged context of Far West Texas.
If you're looking for a desert dive bar, Valentine Texas Bar is right there.
Balmorhea State Park
Swim in a natural spring in the middle of the desertThe Park is about an hour outside of Marfa and makes a really nice way to spend the afternoon before heading to McDonald Observatory for the evening.
There are a couple of restaurants in Balmorhea nearby, Mexican and a burger place.
The McDonald Observatory & Davis Mountains State Park
See the stars through crazy telescopes with almost no light pollution!McDonald Observatory is so cool if you’re into astronomy, space, and the night sky. It’s crazy how much you can see out there, and the star shows are 100% worth the trip. Using the massive telescopes, I was able to see Jupiter and Saturn last time I was there, and it was so good, that I could see the storm on Jupiter!
The first time I went, I stayed a night at the Indian Lodge in Forst Davis just down the street from the Observatory. It’s rustic and cozy and there are some nice trails to explore.
Big Bend National Park
Check off a super remote national parkFeel like you’re in a western at Big Bend National Park, which includes the entire Chisos mountain range and a large swath of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Make sure you’re prepared. Get camping reservations, know what to pack, wear the right gear, have an adventure!
Here are some suggested itineraries for first timers!