Marfa was established in 1881 as a water stop of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. Today it is a trading point for many large ranches in the surrounding mountains. A superb climate makes Marfa a popular tourist center. In season, hunters are attracted by plentiful mule deer and pronghorn antelope.
The Hotel Paisano was built by Charles Bassett of El Paso and opened in June 1930. The Paisano was for the most part a cattleman's hotel for its first 40
Marfa, TX Historic HotelsFirst reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious glowing orbs still defy explanation. Since then the legend, and the surrounding curiosity, has grown. What once was a Texas-based story of interest has captured national recognition.
Marfa, TX Natural AttractionsMarfa Municipal Golf Course is the highest golf course in Texas, at 4,882 feet above sea level with nine holes, 18
Marfa, TX Golf CoursesThe Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum founded by the late artist Donald Judd, dedicated to the creation and preservation of permanent installations of large-scale works or large groups of work by a small number of artists, located on a 340-acre site of the former Fort D.A. Russell.
Marfa, TX Museums Course Access: Public
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Presents the rich heritage of the U.S. Border Patrol. Equipment, documents, books, and memorabilia available to the casual vi...
40-acre park adjacent to Fantasyland. Picnicking, grills, swimming pool, camping....
El Paso Science Center-Features educational, hands-on exhibits about science and technology: solar power, motion, light illum...
25-acre amusement park with dozens of rides, including the Splashdown Log Ride and El Bandito Roller Coaster. Games, shops, a...
Guided driving and hiking tours provide visitors with magnificent views of wind carved Precambrian rock formations, panoramic...