Marfa

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.

El Paisano Hotel

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…

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Things to Do in Marfa

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Marfa Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Marfa Municipal Golf Course

Marfa Municipal Golf Course is the highest golf course in Texas, at 4,882 feet above…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center

First reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious glowing orbs still defy explanation. Since…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Chinati Foundation

The Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum founded by the late artist Donald Judd,…

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