Situated on F.M. 170, at the western edge of Big Bend National Park, Lajitas first became a village in 1915 when an Army post was stationed to protect the Big Bend area from flamboyant Mexican bandit, Francisco (Pancho) Villa.
Recent developments feature a modern motel and resort complex with a golf course, river rafting, swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, restaurant, spa, fitness facility, shopping, a stargazing facility and much more.
Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center offers an archeological, historical, and natural history profile of the Big Bend region. Also information about vehicle, hiking, and river raft access; experienced backpackers only;
Lajitas, TX Learning CentersThis semi-private, stunningly unique 18-hole championship and 9-hole Executive length golf course has challenging fairways set against a rugged backdrop. Golfers won'
Lajitas, TX Golf CoursesExhibits and artifacts portray the history of America's air and missile defense as well as modern-day technology breakthrough...
Midland County Historical Museum exhibits include early Midland history, photos, pioneer relics, mementos of the Civil War, W...
Former way station on Butterfield Overland Mail Route; later a Texas Ranger station. Historic structure was moved to a highwa...
Constructed prior to 1900, the bunkhouse is one of the oldest buildings in Sanderson. Assessed in 2001 as being sound and wor...
In West Texas at the Texas-New Mexico state line on Interstate Highway 10, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers ope...