Free Travel Guide

Sign In To Plan Your Trips

Discover the true Texas, right at your fingertips.

Sign In

If you don’t have an account, create one to get started.

Create Your Account

TravelTex Mobile

Email Newsletter

Texas Cities

Bookmark and Share

You are here:

Add To My Trip

Marfa

Marfa Courthouse
Photographer: Drew Holmgreen

Region: Big Bend Country

Marfa was established in 1881 as a water stop for the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. Today, it is a trading point for many large ranches in the surrounding mountains. Superb climate makes it a popular tourist center. In season, hunters are attracted by plentiful mule deer and pronghorn antelope.

In 1955, the El Paisano Hotel served as the base of operations for filmmaker George Stevens while filming the movie "Giant."

Check out the highest golf course in Texas—the Marfa Municipal Golf Course—situated at 4,882 feet above sea level. The nine-hole course boasts a 360-degree view of mountains and open ranchland. Open Tue.–Sun. At the end of Golf Course Road. 432/729-4043.

Strong thermal updrafts and legendary soaring conditions make this an outstanding location for glider rides. Marfa Gliders: 800/667-9464. www.flygliders.com.

Nearby Cities: Marathon, Balmorhea, Alpine, Fort Davis,


Visit Marfa's official website »
Name City Region Add to Trip
Chinati Foundation/La Fundacion Chinati Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Cibolo Creek Ranch Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Luz De Estrella Winery Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Marfa & Presidio County Museum Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Marfa Chamber Of Commerce: Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Marfa Municipal Golf Course Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
Presidio County Courthouse Marfa Big Bend Country Add to Trip
1-8 of 8
Advanced Search
How many per page? 10 • 25 • 50 • 100

Texas Videos

Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

Learn More »

Current Weather

Clear
Marfa, TX
75° F / 48° F

View °C

More weather »

Sign In

Sign In

Please sign in to review or change your Account Settings.

Note: Please use your e-mail address instead of any username
you might have used in the past.

Forgot Password?   Don’t have an account? Sign up now.