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.

I love stopping by local bookstores on road trips. Front Street Books did not disappoint. Staff…read morerecommendations were spot-on. Good mix of local authors, up-and-coming Indie hits, and gems I missed when they first came out. It's also a great place to pick up hiking and nature guides to the Big Bend area.

GO! It looks like a dainty storefront, but this place has depth! The proprietor has a solid…read moreselection of the expected and unexpected. The store is thoughtfully laid out and is quite inviting. We thought we would be there for ten minutes and it turned into much more than that. Additionally, the owner was a wealth of knowledge and so accommodating. This is the kind of small business everyone should back!

"Javelinas & Hollyhocks?" My 11-year-old inquired as I drove to the boutique in Fort Davis, TX…read more "Yes, just wait. It seems like a cute shop," I responded. I quickly found free street parking. The outside had a bit of a western feel to it. On the inside, it was much larger than we anticipated with kid's toys, candy, and books to the right scattered with a variety of other merchandise like knicks knacks, magnets, stickers, cards, postcards, hats, collector's items, and more. When we entered to the other side past the register, however, much more sophisticated gifts in the form of women's fine jewelry, handmade soaps, purses, and women's clothing was nicely displayed. The lady at the register was nice enough, but she seemed to not care so much for kids. I purchased this t-shirt I have yet to wear because it has been so cold lately. It has Willie Nelson, Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Billy Gibbons and reads "Texas Rockmore" below a Mount Rushmore-inspired photo of the four of them. A sister store is located in Alpine just down the road. Yelp denied my request to update the website on this page, so here's their link: https://shopjavelinas.com/ Thanks, Javelinas!

Store facing the main drag through Fort Davis, Texas. Great selection of items with a friendly,…read moreeasy going, helpful owner/manager at the helm the day we visited (Saturday 9/2/2023). We were never felt like we were loitering, needed to hurry up and buy something, or too loud. Really laidback. So we loitered, visited, and shopped. Came away with a few cool things that of course we didn't need, but we wanted and would bring joy. Easy to make your way through the store, there's lots of items that promote the history, archeology, geology, astrology etc of the local (50 mile circumfrance+/-) area that would provide good background reading, watching, use.

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.

Cute clothes, friendliest employees! I love going to shop every time we are in town…read more They have new and vintage clothes!

This is a review of the Block Tour…read more The tour itself was fine, but charging $20 for a 45-minute tour (the website says 90, but that's just not the case) is ridiculous. You see a few neat spaces, but about half of the spaces within the block are off-limits, including the more interesting library, and both sets of living quarters. (You can only peer into them through windows, hurriedly.) There wasn't as much background or explication as I expected -- nothing at all about Judd's working style or how he used the galleries, for example. Disappointing.

I enjoyed The Block, the Donald Judd studio in Marfa, TX. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and…read morefriendly, but like the place she was a little fragile. Strangely, they do not allow children under 12. This was not clear from their mobile site. We were told, they do not want children running around the property. Langton would have done exactly that. After driving for hours I was going to go anyway. This meant Keri, Langton and Jack Wuest had to occupy themselves for an hour and a half while I went on the tour. I would like to return to Marfa again and spend more time there, but there is a precious vibe - no kids under 12, and my guide was rattled when I was conferring more about the artist when she was giving her introduction.

What a beautiful store! We were told by a super sweet employee Cody who works at communinte to…read morecheck her store out because it was out aesthetic. He was right. Walked in and was greeted by Ashley herself, and her sweetie pie dog George Michael who welcomed me personally. The store is a great size with a lot of product. Clothing and the accessories are color coordinated. The store feels very in tune with Marfa itself, in a way that you can explore hidden corners like an art gallery. After exploring Ashley had a nice conversation with us, and told us she makes everything in house! Amazing! It's really close to the ballroom art gallery another plus! The wonderful thing about shopping around in Marfa is there isn't a pressure to buy anything like you feel when shopping in big cities. Everyone is happy to give you some background history of their brand, because they genuinely love what they do.

Ashley Rowe is such a beautiful space to shop in Marfa! She makes the most outrageous one of a kind…read morestuff. Definitely - must stop in when you're in town

This is a great rock shop, definitely the best place in Ft. Davis to find rocks and minerals, and…read moreone of the two best in the West Texas area. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable and ready to answer questions. They have lots of local rocks and minerals as well as some from Mexico and other areas. They have beautiful handcrafted jewelry for sale, too. If you enjoy rocks and minerals, do not miss this place. It's a Must for us to visit every time we're in the area.