Fantastic opportunity to view art and environment on a large scale. You must book in advance as…read moretime slots sell out fast.

I love living relatively closer to Marfa, Texas. Previously, Marfa was a flight away; now, it's a…read moredrive away. The peak of Maria's hipster frothiness seems to have passed. It appears to have settled into a more predictable groove. Of course, the reason for this town's fame is Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation. I do my infrequent pilgrimage to Chinati for one reason: to see his '100 untitled works in mill aluminum.' I like choosing the open viewing versus the guided tour option because it gives me time to walk among the aluminum blocks undisturbed in relative silence with no time limit. The sun's angle hit different pieces producing different angles of contrast and shimmer. Being in these two buildings is like standing in a mash up of a cathedral and an after-hours machine shop. So many get frustrated with Donald Judd's work. They place demands on what it all means and they walk out dismissively when enlightenment doesn't happen. I toss out my brain and my thoughts. I don't come here to figure anything out. I walk the aisles and just breathe it all in. It's soothing and gratifying; part of the spiritual reset that Chinati and Marfa can do. P.S. Chinati still doesn't allow photography inside their buildings or galleries. I visited once when a rare exception was made. Almost every other art institution in North America allows non-flash photography. It's time for Chinati to allow for the same.

This is THE shop to visit if you come to town. Marfa has some *ahem* "interpersonal skills" to work…read moreon as a whole, but the woman who runs this business is amazing, as is her sense of humor. Did you know that Michael aka Miguel Myers haunts Marfa? It's true! A must see - oh, and her pup is pretty damn adorable, too.

This place was so fun to visit! I got to talk to Lesley, and she's delightful. They have postcards…read morewith 1-star reviews of Marfa, and they made me laugh. Such a nice little shop with some really nice items to buy. Definitely worth checking out!

Hidden Gem in the Heart of West Texas. Tucked away on a dusty little main street where the sky…read morestretches forever, this small-town art gallery is one of those rare places that feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. I stopped in on a quiet Friday afternoon, just passing through, and left with more than just a beautiful piece of art--I left with a story I'll carry forever. The gallery that Julie and Bruce Lee have created is cozy and curated with heart. Local artists fill the walls, each piece breathing with the character of the land. If you find yourself anywhere near this part of Texas, do yourself a favor and stop in. Even if you don't buy anything, you'll leave with something: a little more soul, a little more story.

Very unique, eclectic, special art gallery with pottery, vintage, retro art, and other very clever…read morepieces you will love! The couple running the place are delightful and full of great stories and information on their artists and the surrounding area. HiGHLY recommend you make a point to visit because this is quintessential Western folk art at its finest. I came for one artist and was delighted to find numerous others to enjoy. It's like a little museum on the backside of the main thoroughfare thru town. Definitely must visit location. Call first because they rotate between this gallery and their other one in Waxahachie.

Beautiful handmade, one of a kind jewelry. Whenever I'm in Alpine, I always buy something. I…read moreprobably have about a dozen rings and necklaces from this shop. The owner & designer is a wonderful guy (sorry, can't remember his name right now) and is happy to answer all my questions and swap stories. I hope to get back to the Big Bend region soon and I'll definitely be making a stop here.

Randomly found this store as we were passing though Alpine. The person in the shop who I think was…read morethe owner was incredibly nice - gave us a lot of great information on the jewelry and some local tips on where to eat and what to see. The jewelry was very well priced. I got some earrings with a design created by Matilde Poulat - who had done pieces worn by Frida Kahlo. We stopped in a little shop in Marathon who were selling very similar earrings for $50 more - so I'm very happy with the purchase!

For more than 10 years I have been visiting Marfa and I always stop and visit Moonlight Gemstones…read more For years we have had custom jewelry made by the experienced hand of Paul, owner of Moonlight Gemstones in Marfa TX. It's good fun... Choose a stone, design you piece, and you have it in two days. To celebrate, I took her to lunch next to a used tire shop...Marfa #brianhoffner #marfa Colleen Barker

We drove up and down the main drag in Marfa (Hwy 90) and noticed people at this store several…read moretimes. We parked in the snow and went in where it was nice and warm. Beautiful minerals and great stuff in natural and polished forms.

Small, but great little museum on the campus of Sul Russ University. Interesting artifacts of the…read moresettlement of Texas and evolution of the Texas cowboy. Worth the $10 admission.

Small but extremely well done museum. Explains and covers the history of the region primarily from…read morea perspective of the human inhabitants along the Mexican American boarder in conflict and as ranchers. In addition there are two art exhibits. I enjoyed my visit. Just an FYI, there is nothing here that small children will appreciate, as it appears geared towards adults.

Open 24-hours this shop is funky and cool and amazing. Why? Because it's a vending machine. That's…read moreright and it's filled with artwork and other locally made products. This is a must-see, must patron store. If you want a unique gift or souvenir this is the place!

Love this place so much! Kerri does a great job making it warm, welcoming and FUN to go shopping…read more Walk up to the door and you are greeted by adorable yard art (this time it was fun little poodle-like doggies) and a sign encouraging you to photograph the murals on the sides of the buildings. As you enter the gallery your senses are immediately overtaken by how much amazing cool stuff is literally everywhere. My 7yr old daughter exclaimed "wow mommy this place is so awesome!" the moment we set foot inside. Although she's been in before, the store is ever changing with decor and goodies everywhere. There are paintings, sculpture and photographs- all originals - throughout the store. Fun jewelry, beautiful clothing and gift items galore are in every nook and cranny. I highly recommend walking in and going straight back, down the hall to start. And then work your way forward again as you look at both sides of the walls. It's like art, color and vibrance jump off the walls at each turn. They have custom framing available and although I didn't get any done, my friend who lives in Alpine swears they are the best (compared to Dallas, TX for pricing and quality). I was delighted to see original paintings from an artist we saw in a friend's home. My daughter chose 3 paintings as a gift for her dad (Fathers Day was upon us) very reasonably priced at $85 each. I didn't want them sitting in my truck as I ran more errands so Kelly offered to package them for us to pick up the next day on our way out of town. During past trips to Alpine, and Kiowa Art Gallery, I have purchased tunic tops, earrings and hand-blown glass ornaments. This is one of our favorite places and we love popping in when we visit Alpine!

A charming & wonderful place with great art, jewelry, pottery, t shirts,…read more a lovely boutique at the back end of the store & very friendly service. The lady there on the day we were there was chatty, personable & helpful without being pushy.