Railroad Blues
Big Bend's premier live music venue with fine wines and the biggest beer selection in the area.

Far Flung Adventures
Far Flung Adventures has been putting people and rivers together since 1977, and besides being safe, comfortable and educational, river trips are a whole lot of  fun.

Desert Sports
For all your big bend outdoor sport needs, from supplies, to hire, to organized trips, they have it all...

Fort Davis Lajitas Stables
Experience the southwest as cowboys did over 100 years ago.

McDonald Observatory
Enjoy a tour of the constellations and view the moon, planets, stars,
galaxies, and other objects through large telescopes.

Rattlers and Reptiles
A wonderful & unique snake exhibit, highlighting over 50 species
of rattle snakes and other species of reptiles & arachnids.
(432-426-2465) Fort Davis - Please call in advance for opening times.

Big Bend Rivers Tours
Discover the magic of Big Bend, Texas! Come and raft or canoe the canyons, hike the desert or mountain trails, or four wheel to remote
Indian camps, old mines or forgotten homesteads.

Marfa Glider Rides
Fly through the air over big bend for an experience of a lifetime.

Big Bend Stables
Desert Riding at it's finest. Sunset rides, Saddle/Paddle combos & Overnight trips. (Call 432-371 2212)

River Trips
For over twenty-six years, Texas River Expeditions has been leading
guided trips throughout the Big  Bend area. Our specialty is river trips
with a "naturalist" theme. Our staff spends many hours learning how to teach others about the special ecosystem found in the Chihuahuan
desert. Plants, animals, astronomy, geology, cultural and human history
are all part of our world in the Big Bend. Come see us.  We'll let you in
on the secrets of the desert!

Museum of the Big Bend
Located off Hwy 90 on the Sul Ross University campus, The museum has been collecting and exhibiting artifacts
of the vast Big Bend region for more than 70 years.

Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea State Park is located 4 miles west of Balmorhea on Texas Hwy 17 in Toyahville.  This site features a 3.5 million gallon
spring-fed pool. For more Information: Please call (432) 375-2370

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens
The Chihuahuan Desert Visitor Center, located 4 miles south of Fort Davis on Texas Hwy 118, introduces visitors to the Chihuahuan Desert Region. Along with a multitude of desert plant life specimens, the institute offers nature trails and information on the flora and fauna of the desert. For
more Information: Please call (432) 364-2499

The Chinati Foundation Museum
Permanent and temporary exhibits of contemporary art and sculptures create a dramatic juxtaposition to the stark, desert
landscape and rural culture of West Texas. Located on the south side of Marfa, the foundation attracts artists and art lovers worldwide.
For more information: Please call (432) 729-4362

Fort Davis National Historic Site
Fort Davis National Historic Site is an outstanding example of a southwestern frontier military post. The post was in use by the U.S. Army
from 1854 - 1891 except for the Civil War years. Site Hours: 8 am - 5 pm central time. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day,
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day. Call for other holiday closures. For more information:  please call (432) 426-3224

Marfa Lights
Visit the Marfa Lights viewing area almost any night of the year and you'll see mysterious lights that have peaked the imagination of humans for
over a 100 years. A structure built by the Texas Dept. of Transportation houses restrooms and a viewing deck for the viewers' convenience. Bring your binoculars. Watch the free 8 minute documentary video at Apache
Trading Post in Alpine before heading out to view the Marfa Mystery Lights.

Terlingua Ghost Town
Visit the old cemetery of the once booming mining town of Terlingua,
drive among the ruins of old structures, enjoy an evening of dining and music at La Kiva or the Starlight Theatre, or meet up with one of several river rafting and jeep rental firms that operate their businesses out of Terlingua.

Big Bend is one of the largest and least visited of America’s national parks. Over 801,000 acres await your exploration and enjoyment. From an elevation of less than 2,000 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses, and the entire Chisos Mountain range. Here, you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, and experience unmatched sights, sounds, and solitude.

Other Area Resources
Marathon Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County Tourism Council
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Marfa Chamber of Commerce
Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce

Check the local weather report for Marathon

Click here for the Big Bend National Park Weather Report
 

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