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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At historic San Solomon Springs, facilities include motel with meeting room, camping and trailer sites, rest rooms with hot s...
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Restored country inn, c. 1912; sturdy, turn-of-the-century oak furniture, second-story veranda and glassed-in sunporch with r...
This working cattle ranch offers plenty of activities with Texas hospitality. You can relax, put your feet up, or saddle up a...
The original heart of Sanderson, the Sanderson Depot is located on historic Downie Street. The Great American Station Foundat...