Directions from Midland, Texas to Marfa, Texas
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Site of Comanche Springs
Sightseeing – Fort Stockton, Texas
Inscription. Used as a watering place and camping ground by Indians since Pre-Columbian times, the Springs were possibly visited about 1536 by Spaniard Cabeza de Vaca on his wanderings through Texas. The expedition of Juan de Mendoza, ... More on HMDB
Chinati Foundation/La Fundacion Chinati
Tours – Marfa, Texas
Contemporary art museum founded by the late artist Donald Judd is dedicated to the creation and preservation of permanent installations of large-scale works or large groups of work by a small number of artists. It is located on 340-acre ... More on traveltex
Fort Stockton KOA
Campgrounds – Fort Stockton, Texas
75 pull-thrus, big rig sites, room for slide outs, 75 water, 70 sewer, 75 electric, no side-by-side hookups, 3 rental units, ... More on GreatCampingSpots.com
El Paisano Hotel
Things To Do – Marfa, Texas
Inscription. Named for the nearby Paisano Mountain pass, this structure was completed in 1930. Gateway Hotel Company, owners of several area hotels, built it in anticipation of a local oil boom that never materialized. The architectural ... More on HMDB
Burgess' Water Hole
Landmarks – Alpine, Texas
Inscription. Called San Lorenzo by Juan Dominguez de Mendoza,1684. Later Charco Alzate in honor of an Apache chieftain. Water hole honoring John W. Burgess, pioneer freighter who here outwitted the Apaches. The emigrant road to California ... More on HMDB
Sherlock Holmes Outpost
Nightlife – Fort Davis, Texas
Part of Sherlock Holmes Outpost includes Dr. Watson's Club. Guests can watch sports on the big screen TV, play ... More on WorldWeb.com
Overland Trail Museum
Museums – Fort Davis, Texas
Named for the historic trail that once passed its front door. This small museum was the former home, office and shop of Nick Mersfelter, early resident who was justice of the peace, barber and area music master. Austrian-born Mersfelter ... More on traveltex
Terlingua Ranch
Things To Do – Alpine, Texas
Guest ranch. Accommodates 124 during day or overnight (31 rooms). More on traveltex
COMANCHE MOTEL & MOBILE HM PK
Campgrounds – Fort Stockton, Texas
I would recommend this establishment to anyone looking for personable service, cozy rooms, and a relaxed ... More on TripAdvisor
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I won't go into details about how they helped us get on our way, because I feel they went way above and bey... More on TripAdvisor
We stopped in here late one November evening and found we could get a room for $35 and the outside was kind... More on TripAdvisor
La Casita
Restaurants – Alpine, Texas
Ask anyone in Alpine where to go eat good Tex Mex, and it's a sure bet that they'll recommend La Casita. More on igougo
Press Boxx Sports Bar
Restaurants – Alpine, Texas
Press Boxx Sports Bar - Maybe you’ll see Norm in the corner. Or Cliff sitting next to him. Maybe Sam behind the bar. Yep, Press Boxx Sports Bar is that comfortable, cozy neighborhood ... More on clubzone
Burrito Inn
Restaurants – Fort Stockton, Texas
They have the best breakfast in town and the owners are absolutely there for your every need. More on Yahoo! Travel
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