Planet Marfa is a must if you're visiting! It's a beautiful, spacious bar, with plenty of seating…read moreand activities. The teepee at the entrance is gorgeous and has a ping pong table, a side table, and lots of chairs. The bar has plenty of seating around it and the bartender was super friendly. Our group of 8 ordered food and drinks and we were delighted with our orders! There is a large stage area for live music, a back house with pool and board games, and an old bus with seats and a table. Didn't get to take pics of the bus, but it was awesome. Extremely happy with our experience here and would definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary when visiting Marfa, Texas!

Planet Marfa is one of my favorite beer gardens. Their margaritas are always delicious and have a…read morerefreshing lime flavor. I wished I had one now.

During my last visit to Marfa, I was lucky to be able to snag a visit to the Marfa Maid Goat Dairy…read morelocated just outside of town and owned and operated by the amazing Melinda and Allen. The tour of the dairy farm was the absolute highlight of my most recent Marfa trip. Melinda and Alan were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. In addition, to learning all about the cheese making process, how the goats are cared for, and how the dairy was founded - we also got to learn all about how our hosts wound up in Marfa running a dairy, as well as great local insight into Marfa and the surrounding areas. I simply can't rave enough about them both. In addition to that, let's not forget the other highlights of the trip - getting to pet cute, friendly goats to your heart's content AND sample some delicious cheeses. Unfortunately, it was not the right time of year for fresh cheese so we couldn't purchase any, but what we were able to sample was SO GOOD. A visit to this active dairy farm is a great way to spend an hour or so in this kitsch little art town located in the middle of the Texas desert and mountains.

Super fun way to spend an hour in Marfa! The hosts are great, friendly and knowledgeable and more…read morethan willing to share their story to success. We learned about their background, hung out with the adult goats and wandered over to the baby goat area last. Lastly, we took turns milking one of the goats. :) The goats are amazingly friendly and intelligent and the goat cheese is decadent and awesome! The whole experience took roughly and hour, but you can stay longer or shorter, it really depends on how your group is interacting.

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.

If you have some time, I would definitely recommend paying $10 a person for a tour of the…read moretelescopes. The tour was about an hour and a half long. My husband and I learned so much about Big Bend, its dark skies, and the history of the McDonald Observatory! Our tour guide, Ryan, was very informative and engaging! He was very passionate about his work and you can tell through the tours he gives! Loved seeing the science happening behind the scenes in the dark skies of Big Bend when the country is asleep!

We went to a Star Party during a new moon, and it was amazing! Definitely dress warmly for the…read moreevening conditions, and be prepared to stay for about 2 hours. You will be sitting for the first part on stone benches, but chairs are available by the visitors center (not in the Star party space). The location is gorgeous, and I recommend bringing a flashlight (red lens if possible to prevent light pollution) because the parking lot is pitch black at night. Fill your gas tank before you head out there because fueling options are limited, and dont plan on eating after the party unless you want to drive an hour. The location is necessarily remote to maximize the sky view, which makes it gorgeous at night. I'll upgrade my photo-gear before going back, because the opportunities for Star pics are endless!

Prices very high but buying on a Tuesday almost makes up for it. They seem to be stocking more…read moreinventory.

Great customer service! Pulled up to the drive through and although they didn't have the exact wine…read moreI was looking for, the employee brought back options and was super helpful. 5/5 stars would drive through again!

The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center was a fantastic stop for my daughters, our dog, and me on…read more2.15.2025. I knew from scrutinizing their website that I would love this place. I love their video tour by David Politzer from 2022. In fact, the only things I didn't love were their map and outdoor displays that needed maintenance or repair. The map lacked key details and was a bit confusing. There were several uprooted signs, at least one overturned bench, and exterior paint wearing. Otherwise, it's a very cool place. Clean women's restrooms. Bottle refill station inside the visitor's center. In 2023, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center celebrated its 50th year anniversary, so it definitely deserves constant maintenance. Open: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Very nice lady at the front desk. She only charged me half price since we got there at 4 p.m. My kids and dog were free. Admission Fees ADULTS $6.50 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER FREE MEMBERS FREE SRSU STUDENTS $3.25 DOGS ARE WELCOME FREE My dog loved it here. A little rocky, but not many issues with stickers and weeds as long as you adhere to the trails. No dogs allowed in the Cactus Museum Collection. They're having their succulent sale on March 10, 2025 from 9 am - 5 pm. For more information, go to https://www.cdri.org/

I did not do any hiking here so I can't speak to the trails available. I arrived in the early…read moreafternoon and it was to hot for a long hike. The botanical gardens is very nice with a significant collection of native desert plants. All are very well labeled. Out back of the garden is a "Cactus Museum," a small greenhouse with a great collection of different Cactus. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Admission is only $7. Definitely worth stopping by.

This place is lovely, and obviously curated with love. I especially enjoyed the old typewriters and…read morethe post office/ grocery store room. It's a pretty large place for such a small town. Admission is free (though there is a donation box). I really enjoyed my walk through history as there were such interesting things to see! Definitely worth a bit of time walking through.

Finally was around when it was open and enjoyed seeing pioneer life in Marfa before it turned into…read morewhat it is today. Very nice collection of artifacts and interesting. I only took highlights, there's more to see too.

Cute little liquor store as you're coming into Marfa on 90…read more Not a ton of selection, but better than expected. Quite a markup on the usual suspects, but you can still find a deal or two if you look hard enough. They also had a $1 bargain bin by the register w/lots of fun little bottles of mish-mashed booze. They have a drive-thru and the guy at the register was a sweetheart! Def make a stop here if you need to get hard liquor as the supermarket & gas station do not sell it.

A funky cool liquor store/ plant nursery/ gift shop. Good selections, reasonable prices. Friendly…read morestaff.