As another reviewer mentioned, the actual Marfa Lights Viewing Area is not located inside the city…read moreof Marfa and the address for this Yelp entry is wrong. To get to the actual viewing area, go East from Marfa on US-90 and you'll see it off the highway on the right. There's a nice roadside building with a parking lot, bathrooms, a few signs on the strange history of the lights, and a nice viewing platform with some built-in binoculars. There's plenty of space for people to stand or sit, some people even sat out camp chairs, but it is open air so be prepared if it's cooler or windy (we were freezing over New Year's with the wind gusts)! The Marfa Lights are such a cool mystery in West Texas and I'm so glad we stopped here on our way back from the McDonald Observatory's star party, even if we didn't get to see the mysterious lights for ourselves... "I want to believe!"

The Marfa Lights remain as West Texas's predominant mystery…read more If you gaze towards the Chinati Mountains, you might see them. The Lights are supposedly not like the Aurora Borealis which I have seen. They have been described as glowing orbs. I have heard many unusual and some humorous possible explanations, but there are still only theories... I took my girls with me on 2.16.2025 to try to catch a glimpse. Our luck was non-existent. I encourage you to visit The Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Area, a few miles outside of Marfa, TX. And I know many folks won't have time to do this, but visit the viewing area during operating hours, then return a bit before sunset for the possibility of a light show. Here's my review of the Viewing Area: https://www.yelp.com/biz/marfa-mystery-lights-viewing-area-marfa?hrid=D5Ko7O4dg7iXuqJ-9-3-zQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Five stars because I love earth's "living museum" plus Marfa is a fun place to visit for a day or two. Happy trails to you...

Terlingua is absolutely one of my favorite desert destinations. I mean who doesn't love an old…read moreghost town? An old mining town with buildings dating back to its inception. You'll see ruins, graves, and more. With that said, this ghost town has operating shops, bars, and restaurants. It's still off-the-beaten-path even with tourists (meaning you'll never be bombarded with tourists). In other words, the folks that are there is because it's intentional. BTW, the town's population is less than 180 people.

I'm a children's book author, and one of my stories is set in Terlingua Texas. So, it only made…read moresense to go and visit the town I'm writing a story around. And it was everything I hoped it would be. By day, it has a vacant, ghostly feel, but centered around beauty built from long ago. Terlingua was once an old mining town at the turn of the century. That is until the 1940s when the mines dried up and most of the people left this small but quaint town. Now, it's a place people visit for the history, and the yearly BBQ event that brought the town to back to life. It's a quick visit, this little ghost town, but it's worth your time to stop and take in the history and quaint beauty it still holds to this day.

This is a beautiful drive! It is recommended for high clearance vehicles, but we had no trouble in…read moreour Traverse. We saw mule deer, javelinas, and antelope the morning we drove through.

Drove down this road from Marfa to Ruidosa with the Tacoma two days ago (end of October). Tara's…read moredirections were spot on. The first (close to) 30 miles are actually paved highway, FM 2810. It then turns into county road 10, a gravel road. Which was in pretty good shape -- the roughest part are the 10 miles that go through Pinto Canyon Ranch, followed by another 10 miles or so of nicer gravel road. While I enjoyed putting the Taco into 4WD for better handling, I think that most regular clearance vehicles would be just fine if you know how to drive on those roads, it's dry, and you take your time. Definitely fine for something like an Outback or Forester. I passed one Kia van-style vehicle, which eventually caught up with me while I was enjoying a Lonestar at the General Store (aka Hot Springs Airport) in Ruidosa. No other vehicles encountered. Took me about 1.5 hrs, just like Google Maps had suggested. Pretty views, but not nearly as exciting as I had expected... :) Lastly, I drove back to Marfa via Presidio. But without actually going into town in Presidio, just staying on the highway. In hindsight, that seemingly took longer and was quite boring, I should have just gone back the way I came. ;-)

If only we could spare more time. When I read the description of quirky art town I had to drive…read morethrough to see Marfa and Doc obliged. We never had a chance to get a meal there but we did get some refreshment, filled gas and spent some bucks here.

Marfa was fun to visit…read more Dusty. Dry. Flat land. Ranch lifestyle. Marfa lights. Simplicity. Perhaps boredom sets into some minds, but I don't mind any of that. In the same token, however, there was... Art. Detailed architecture. Kindness. Charm. Creative energy. Just check out my friend Guy H.'s door photo collection: https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-of-marfa-marfa-6?hrid=m4igP7cSfp9e-UWhU1cSRQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) There were several good eateries my girls and I went to. Some ran out of food. Lol. There was The Chinati Foundation which displays large-scale contemporary artworks. My kids were not impressed when we drove by plus we had our dog who was not allowed, but it was intriguing. Maybe not 6-hours tour intriguing, though. (There is one of the tours offered.) I'm a huge fan of a particular radio station: https://www.kmkb.org/ http://50.19.66.66:8000/kmkb The Davis Mountains are a short drive away. Hike. Nature watch. Soak it in, but remember: This is the Chihuahuan Desert so don't underestimate a thing. 'Til next time, Marfa.

West of Marfa, TX, along Highway 90 and situated on Wyatt Ranches - Little Reata Division are these…read more"Giant", vibrantly-colored murals. The murals include portraits of Elizabeth Taylor. James Dean. Rock Hudson who is in the yellowish 1951 Ford Custom Convertible Coupe with a cowboy hat on. What deliciousness for the eyes. The three were stars in the 1956 movie, "Giant." It's actually a very entertaining movie (based on a novel) with several other great actors. Even in roadside mural form those famous and now deceased Hollywood actors were beautiful... There are other murals of a cowboy with a small herd of bovine and the Reata ranch house. The movie was filmed nearby. I heard the music clearly when I drove up to the speakers and turned off my Jeep's engine. You don't even need to get out of your car. *** Do not go onto the ranch property without calling them first to obtain permission. No "please" about it. It is illegal to trespass. *** While the ending is a bit abrupt, I highly encourage you to watch the short video on the "A Tribute to Our Founder" link about Oscar S. Wyatt, Jr., a real life hero to many in South Texas. (My last link below.) Thank you, Wyatt Ranches for displaying and to artists John Cerney and Bob Coronato for sharing this beautiful art! Works Cited: https://bazartravels.com/places/giant-marfa-mural-little-reata-division-wyatt-ranches/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049261/ https://www.wyattranches.com/

This roadside attraction always makes me smile when I see it…read more It's the beautiful artwork that you expect to find in Marfa. What an ingenious way to commemorate the filming of one of the most legendary movies ever made. Seeing this is like stepping back in time and imagining being on the ranch while filming took place.

Excellent place! We stayed here with a 3 and 5 year old. They had a great time exploring the area,…read morelooking for lizards and checking out the pool. The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. Even guests here made everyone feel like a little family. A group of adults (hunters most likely) played with my son in the pool for a good hour. The cafe was delicious. I was honestly expecting things to be frozen and ok quality, however everything was made from scratch. We had the chicken fried steak and you could hear the woman pounding it. The pancakes were probably the best I've ever had. The woman at the front office gave us a thing of gas, and in return we just had to fill it back up for her. So advice: fill up when you can. It's about an hr to the nearest gas station. I can't wait to come back!

My daughters and I went to Marfa Para Llevar after another restaurant (Bordo - Fine Italian Goods)…read moreannounced that they sold out of everything except gelato after we had been standing in line for a while on 2.16.2025. That was a blessing in disguise. This cute place is a bodega, deli, and wine shop. We ordered two oven-fired pizzas for takeout so we could hang out with our canine at the local dog park: + Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza (we requested the honey on the side in case my oldest didn't like it, but she did) + Chicken Pesto Pizza Total = $41.09 The pizza were cooked nicely. Not overdone. Took only about 12 minutes to be ready even at a busy time of the Sunday afternoon. They also sell dips and herb breads, sandwiches, salads, drinks, dog treats, candy, & merchandise. Some advance orders are necessary, but they also offer: Charcuterie boards, frozen bake-at-home pizzas, lasagnas, King Ranch casseroles, and cookies. Delivery is available. Great service. Easy parking. Indoor and outdoor dining. We're fans! RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

We had a pretty good pizza here and it was nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy it with a…read morecouple of frozen drinks. Good service. Lots of cool things to check out here, I like the back patio area and that the bathroom is outhouse-style.