Alpine, Texas

Featured on the Discovery Channel; offers rock hunting for all ages and mobility levels on an 1884 ranch famous for red plume and pom-pom Texas agate, jasper, labradorite feldspar, calcite, opal, and other minerals.
 

The largest spring-fed pool in the world, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Balmorhea features overnight lodging, historic photos, and desert wetlands wildlife.
 

One of the last remaining wild corners of the U.S., scenic, historic Big Bend is often considered three parks in one
(desert, mountains, river), offering awe-inspiring routes and stops, from the Rio Grande to an 8,000-foot elevation in the Chisos Mountains.
 

Crane, Texas

The museum features exhibits of ranching and oil in Crane; 5 miles north of McCamey, travelers can enjoy views of historic Castle Gap along US 385.

Listen for the bugle’s call -- and enjoy daily tours of six restored and furnished buildings at one of the best-preserved remnants of a 1800s military frontier fort at the foot of the scenic Davis Mountains. Reenactments are scheduled periodically. 

High in the mountains of West Texas, you will find a beautiful and historic park. Explore Davis Mountains State Park’s miles of trails, stay up late to marvel at the night sky, learn about the history of the park and nearby frontier fort. It’s worth the drive!

1912 limestone hotel in downtown with a full-service restaurant, bar, pool, and relaxing courtyard on the main street through town. 

Take a step back in time and see Fort Davis’s rich history through the museum's exhibits.

More than a century old and a favorite of magazine features, this adobe B&B within easy walking distance of downtown boasts two-foot-thick walls and twelve-foot ceilings.
 

1912 limestone hotel in downtown with a full-service restaurant, bar, pool, and relaxing courtyard on the main street through town. 

A Chihuahuan Desert botanical garden focusing on native plants of the area with over 200 species of succulents. 

World-renowned observatory and astronomy center, managed by the University of Texas; offers star parties and group tours. Reservations recommended.

Fort Stockton, Texas

1899 hotel with local and regional artifacts, Queen Anne–style porch, and courtyard.
 

Fort Stockton, Texas

Established in 1859, this frontier fort consists of an original guard house, restored officers’ quarters, and a museum with historical displays. 

Fort Stockton, Texas

Historic 1880s saloon, now a wine tasting room for the Ste. Genevieve Winery.
 

Fort Stockton, Texas

The world’s tallest roadrunner statue makes a great photo op near the city’s historic Comanche Springs.
 

Lajitas, Texas

Luxury in the Old West is impeccably displayed here with a Lanny Wadkins designed golf course right on The Rio Grande plus zip lining, fine dining, a shooting range, horseback riding and a full-service spa.

Marathon, Texas

Built-in 1927 with authentic luxury accommodations, five-star dining, and 27-acre s of the native landscape.

Fully restored 1930 cattleman’s hotel with enticing bar, courtyard, and gift boutiques; headquarters for the filming
of the movie Giant with Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean, all of whom lodged at the Paisano during filming. 

McCamey, Texas

This inviting stop just off US 67 in the Wind Energy Capital of Texas includes Santa Fe Park, the museum, and the 1915 Adrian House. 

Nowhere else in the U.S. have so many prominent political figures called one place home: two presidents, two governors, a first lady, an ambassador, and a CIA director.
 

Located inside the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, see the creations of Jim Hall and Chaparral Race Cars.

The Durham Children’s Museum features three exhibition areas emphasizing interactive learning through pure creativity and imagination for children of all ages. Art Works classes for kids take place four times a year. Tours and group rates are available by appointment; contact the Museum of the Southwest to Schedule.

Experience the Digistar 5 Digital Planetarium system, the most advanced planetarium system in the world, with capabilities including full stereoscopic 3D shows, astronomical simulations, real-time 3D graphics renderings and many other features. Dome shows are included with admission to the Museum of the Southwest.

The RockHounds are the Four-peat Texas League Champions of the Oakland Athletics. The season begins in April and goes through September.

For over 16 years, the Hispanic Cultural Center has enhanced the quality of life within the community by creating artistic educational opportunities, building self-esteem and pride in a multicultural group and promoting cultural efficiency. Programs include instruction in art, dance, drama, music, and speech. Throughout the year, the Center hosts special events including Ballet Folklorico recitals, mariachi competitions and concerts, the Diez y de Septiembre Parade and Fiesta and a Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

The 36-holds of the Roadrunner and Quail Golf Courses each offer four sets of tees and a challenge at nearly 7,000 yards and 6,600 yards respectively from the back tees. Roadrunner is a links-style course and Quail is a traditional course. Open year round.

Dedicated to the men of the oil fields, the Oil Patch at the Permian Basin Petroleum is home to the world’s largest collection of antique drilling equipment. Enjoy a 40-acre outdoor exhibit area of drilling rigs and related equipment.

It can’t be explained, it must be experienced. Visit Summer MuMmers at the historic Yucca Theatre, it is the oldest continuous melodrama in the U.S. Bring your friends, bash the villain with popcorn and enjoy side-splitting laughter during the olio. June-Labor Day.

The Centennial Branch of the Midland County Public Library is a cutting-edge facility filled with books, art, hand on experiences and more than you can imagine. More than a repository for books, adventure awaits visitors of all ages.

The Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale (MOSC) provides a full season of Pops, Masterworks, Chorale and Chamber Concerts to patrons in the Permian Basin. The MOSC chamber ensembles include; The Permian Basin String Quartet, the Lone Star Brass and the West Texas Winds. The Chorale and Voices of the Permian Basin Kids’ Choir join with the Orchestra for the annual Holiday Pops concert, as well as for significant choral-orchestral works throughout the season. Performances now in the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center.

Midland’s only indoor skatepark. The RTD Skatepark offers a state-of-the-art venue for skateboarders of all levels and abilities. Come and learn basics every Saturday morning or head over to the open skate session Tuesdays through Saturday.

The first bell that hung over the Alamo is on exhibit, along with artworks of leading Western artists, in this research library built to house Texas and southwestern history, including the cattle and oil industries. 

A 3.4_mile wooded walking trail with hawk tower and several bird blinds surround a 30-acre urban playa wetland on this 99-acre preserve also featuring a 1.45_mile ADA-accessible trail loop.
 

The Museum of the Southwest is comprised of the Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr. Memorial Art Museum, a sculpture garden, the Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, and the Marian West and William Blanton Blakemore Planetarium. The Museum of the Southwest inspires discovery, interaction, exploration of art, science, culture, and history, enriching the lives of people of all ages. The museum uses the power of these disciplines to ignite the imagination, stimulate thought, and provide enjoyment through its collections, exhibitions, programs, and events. The Museum of the Southwest hosts several events every year including; Septemberfest, an Annual Juried Art Show the weekend following Labor Day; and Christmas at the Mansion throughout the month of December. Admission; $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 for ages 3-11 and seniors, Free for ages 2 and under. Facility rentals available.

The interactive museum takes visitors step by step through the dynamic search for black gold, from deposits 230 million years old to classic race cars and a working oil rig. The museum's 40-acre outdoor exhibit area of drilling rigs and related equipment is the largest collection of its type in the world.

From outdoor trails to indoor exhibits, celebrate nature and history at this unique nature center educating visitors about the plants and animals native to West Texas.
 

Tour, sample, and take home goodies from the mouth-watering candy factory that holds the Guinness World Record–holding largest piece of toffee.
 

A state-of-the-art, award willing venue featuring first-class Broadway, musical, and entertainment productions. 

Monahans, Texas

Glistening sand dunes as high as 70 feet offer camping, hiking, sand-surfing, nature viewing, and historical exhibits. 

Monahan, Texas

The site of a large outdoor oil storage tank, Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum, Coca-Cola Museum, and other exhibits. 

Get inspired at the Ellen Noël Art Museum, one of Texas' Smithsonian Affiliate museums. Summer is the museum's Annual Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition season, which means you can see works from artists across West Texas, along with more fine art in the museum's four galleries. Participate in fun activities together in Art Haus, the family space for hands-on learning, and then head outdoors for a botanical experience in the Sculpture and Sensory Garden. Check the museum calendar for Art Tales story times for kids and special Community Art Day events where the whole family can create, learn and play together. 

Odessa Arts is a great resource if you’re looking for more information about Odessa’s Cultural Community. You can find them at odessaarts.org

The Chris Kyle Memorial Plaza is composed of granite and Texas limestone and is located adjacent to the Veterans’ Clinic on the property of Medical Center Hospital on SH 191. The monument is centered on honoring Chris,  however, upon careful inspection, you’ll see it is actually three plazas, interlinked, with the sculpture of the American Sniper in the central plaza.

This beautifully restored home is the oldest standing building in Odessa. It's a popular spot for weddings and special events, with the windmill, and a replica of the original White-Pool House barn. Learn what West Texas home life was like in the late 1800s, when the house was built—and also in the 1920s, when the Permian Basin oil boom prompted the home's then owner to convert it into apartments for workers who were flocking to the area, hoping for their share of black gold. 

Enjoy performances from classical to modern at this replica of Shakespeare’s sixteenth-century Globe Theatre in London; also tour the gardens and Anne Hathaway Cottage. 

A premier research library and exhibition space dedicated solely to the office of the American president, from George Washington to the present.
 

Located at the Music City Mall, an official-size skating rink and the only one between Fort Worth and El Paso.

On the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin stands a limestone replica of the original Stonehenge in England. 

Many of the action sequences for the 2004 feature film Friday Night Lights were shot in this stadium seating nearly
20,000, where the Odessa Permian High football team has played since 1982 and the UTPB team played its inaugural season in 2015.
 

Walk the trail around the second largest meteor crater in the U.S.s and visit the interpretive center to see meteorite
fragments. 

Pecos, Texas

Occupying the 1896 Orient Hotel and 1904 saloon, with three stories of exhibits, and including a relaxing outdoor park. 

Watch a reenactment or enjoy a festival at this national landmark established as an army outpost in 1867, home to the famed Buffalo Soldiers and one of the nation’s best-preserved Indian Wars forts.
 

Among this brilliant display of lilies from around the world is the famous Victoria, the world’s largest lily. 

This jewel of a museum located in a rehabilitated mill building displays ceramic art and other exhibits of all cultures and time periods, in a dramatic waterfront setting.
 

Take a peek past the parlor — including the original beds! — in this former house of ill repute closed down by Texas Rangers in 1952.
 

Learn about the railroading history of the Concho Valley through memorabilia and artifacts. 

Terlingua, Texas

Explore the ruins of the Chosos Mining Company, a self-guided tour is available plus dining at the Starlight Theater.

Van Horn, Texas

Enjoy a drink at the Gopher Hole Bar in this elegantly restored Trost-designed 1930 hotel, closest lodging to the
Guadalupe Mountains National Park.