GO WEST,
YOUNG LADY

West Texas is a dream. The perfect place to escape for a refresh, search for inspiration, or just a road trip getaway. It’s easy to get lost in thought while meandering through this vast, magical, desert oasis surrounded by towering mountain ranges, roving hawks, electric-purple prickly pears, scurrying wildlife, and big, bright stars – all deep in the heart of Texas.

My favorite parts of West Texas are Marfa, Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Terlingua, and Big Bend. In my opinion, no real adventure is complete without leisurely stops through multiple destinations along the way – I’m a firm believer in the art of slow travel. Therefore, I’ve compiled this lengthy guide to be digested in its entirety. Of course, you’re more than welcome to hop, skip and jump around as you please.

I hope it inspires you to Go West, my friend.

 

DEEP IN
THE HEART
OF TEXAS
1

MARFA, MARATHON & ALPINE

An art-filled oasis, a haunted hotel and cowboy culture splashed across a picturesque valley, in the wild, wild, West.

2

FORT DAVIS

Home to the McDonald Observatory, where the stars at night shine bigger and brighter.

3

TERLINGUA & BIG BEND

I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.

4

BALMORHEA

A 1.3 acre, 3.5 million gallon freshwater oasis in the middle of the high desert.

Marfa

marfa is fun and cool

Marathon

Alpine

Fort Davis

Balmorhea

Terlingua

Big Bend

MARFA

Marfa Lights

Prada Marfa

The Chinati Foundation

Hotel Paisano

El Cosmico

Stellina/Facebook

Stellina

Hotel Saint George/Facebook

Bar Nadar Pool + Grill

The Water Stop

Marfa Burrito

Food Shark

Cochineal

Marathon

Target Marathon

Gage Hotel

Oasis Cafe

White Buffalo Bar

12 Gage Restaurant

alpine

Plaine

The Maverick Inn

Reata

Fort Davis

Indian Lodge

Balmorhea

Terlingua & Big Bend

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