Things to do & places to visit in Marfa, Texas, United States

Marfa city in Texas, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 16:50.

Top things to do (26)

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5.0 Angell Expeditions (156 reviews)
- Great Experience
Kayaking & Canoeing

Angell Expeditions provided a great half-day canoe trip for eight of us through beautiful canyons in Big Bend State Park. Charlie, the owner, was professional and responsive during the booking process and provided detailed information about the meeting site, what to bring, etc. Our guide, Sam, was fun and knowledgeable about the area and it was evident she loves this unique part of the country. I highly recommend this company! See more..
5.0 Ballroom Marfa (12 reviews)
- THERE’S A THERE THERE
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

Ballroom Marfa is an art gallery and masterwork container and enabler in the West Texas desert. The clean white unassuming building holds art worthy of the best museums in the best places. Of course, nearly everyone who has ever been to Marfa, Texas knows that it IS one of the best places. Admission is free, closed Monday/Tuesday, open 10-6 Wednesday through Saturday, 10-3 Sunday. In addition to the gallery on the main drag in town, Ballroom Marfa also supports other installations like the Prada store which is actually 30 miles down the road just south of Valentine. Go there. Please. You’re welcome. See more..
5.0 Big Bend Coffee Roasters (8 reviews)
- Coffee lovers must go here!
Sunday: Factory Tours

This is a small private roasting operation. Call ahead to reserve a tour - $20/person, includes a pound of your choice of coffee to take with you. The owner & operator take time to explain and demonstrate the roasting process, and all about each of the many imported beans they use. No added flavors or spices here, this is the real deal - top quality coffee beans, brewed alone or blended together for special effects. If you like coffee you will love this place! See more..
5.0 Marfa Maid Dairy (4 reviews)
- Goats = Cheese
Lessons & Workshops • Food Tours

We headed out a few miles North of downtown Marfa to check out the place where all that wonderful cheese we get around Marfa is made. Malinda, Al & goats greeted us. We learned their history & experiences then headed over to help Al milk goats. Several goats have learned to just hop up on the milking stand & are ready to get started. Some were more friendly than others & loved posing as well as checking us out. Our daughter enjoyed the milking lesson as well. Then a treat of a variety of goat cheese to end our time there. A fun hour for sure! See more..
5.0 Rob Crowley (3 reviews)
- Great company; great experience
Bike Tours

Rob was great to work with! He provided our group of 16 riders with a very enjoyable day around Marfa and on a small two-lane highway outside of town. His bikes are in top shape and are easy to operate. Rob took extra time acquainting all of us (experienced and novice) with the gears, brakes, pedal assist, etc. and made sure we were ready to ride. Our ebike experience was a highlight of the trip, and I highly recommend Rob and ebikes Marfa. See more..
5.0 Marfa Art Supply (3 reviews)
- Great Little Art Supply Store with Surprising Variety
Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries

This cute new art supply store has a surprising amount of stuff considering how small it looked from outside. Lots of great essentials, as well as gifty stuff, studio pottery and very cute Marfa t-shirts and totes. Definitely would stop in again the next time I'm in town. See more..
5.0 Ebike Marfa (1 review)
- Great way to see the sites
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bike Tours • Eco Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
What a great experience. The bikes were like new, easy to ride, and this is clearly the way to see the shops, sites, and restaurants of Marfa. Rob was great and gets you going and on your way quickly. Highly recommended. See more..
4.5 Presidio County Courthouse (124 reviews)
- “ Wife and I “
Architectural Buildings

Must go to top floor, see the entire town. It is a step back in time when craftsmanship was the name of the game. We entered the courtroom ( not occupied) and Wer struck by the wood work throughout knowing that it has stayed the same many, many years. It was a small peek back in history of a town that is proud of its past . Your trip is not complete without walking the circular staircase to the top. See more..
4.5 Judd Foundation (46 reviews)
- Mafa Texas Who Knew
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Guided visits to Judd Foundation properties in Marfa offer visitors direct engagement with Donald Judd’s art and vision. Judd’s formerly private living and working spaces provide firsthand experience of Judd’s concept of permanent installation in the Chihuahuan Desert. Judd Foundation offers two different guided visits of properties in downtown Marfa, La Mansana de Chinati/The Block and The Studios. Advance reservations for guided visits are required. La Mansana de Chinati / The Block Daily, 11:00am-12:30pm and Thursday-Sunday from 4:30pm-5:45pm. Doors open 10 minutes in advance of start time. Visits to The Block begin promptly at their scheduled time. Advance reservations are required. Guided visits start at the gated entrance to La Mansana de Chinati/The Block, across from Godbold feed mill, at 400 West El Paso Street, which is at the intersection of Kelly and El Paso streets, 3 blocks west of Judd Foundation offices. La Mansana de Chinati, Judd’s residence and studio in Marfa, informally known as The Block, is the site of some of the artist’s first large-scale architectural projects. Guided visits provide access to Judd’s three main studios, which are permanently installed with his early work, and his personal library, which houses his collection of over 13,000 books. Ticket Prices $25 per person, $12.50 students and seniors, with valid ID. Guided visits are free for full-time residents of Presidio, Brewster, and Jeff Davis counties. The Studios (Architecture Studio, Art Studio and the Cobb and Whyte Houses) Friday and Saturday, 1:30-3:15pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2:00-3:45pm. Visits to The Studios visits begin promptly at their scheduled time. Advance reservations are required. Guided visits start at the Judd Foundation offices, 104 South Highland Avenue, south of the railroad tracks, across the street from the Hotel St. George. The Studios visit provides access to a selection of Juddʼs downtown spaces, including the Architecture Studio, Art Studio, ... See more..
4.5 Marfa and Presidio County Museum (23 reviews)
- Tiny but fascinating!
Speciality Museums

This is a tiny museum in a historic house. Lots of really cool antiques and collections. Friendly worker. Free! We learned a bit of history about the area and appreciated the stop. See more..
4.5 Chinati Hot Springs (17 reviews)
- Nice Oasis In The Middle Of Nowhere
Hot Springs & Geysers

This is a great little place. The cabins are comfortable, the shared kitchen facilities are well appointed, the hot tub is excellent, staff is friendly, and the scenery is hard to beat. It is out in the middle of nowhere. Know that you aren't going to get a cell signal out there, there is no WiFi, and that you should top off your gas tank in Presidio. Bring anything you want to eat or drink with you. The 7-mile dirt road to get there isn't bad. Anything that isn't lowered could get there. Make sure you put a heavy rock on your cooler to keep out the critters. There is a great little canyon trail leading to a bunch of painted rocks. They aren't artifacts or anything, but they are cool. Don't climb the stairs near there. It leads to private property. See more..
4.5 Marfa Gliders (14 reviews)
- Soar Like a Bird
Sightseeing Tours

I, my wife and 2 others of our group took glider rides with Master Flight Instructor Burt Compton at the Marfa airport. We had contacted Burt a few weeks before our trip at which time he sent an email detailing what to expect as well as what to bring. Burt's primary concern is safety and ensuring a pleasant experience for his passengers. Our whole group came along and we ate lunch on picnic tables at his hanger while watching each of our flights. I'm 6'4", 190 lbs. and Burt was not sure I would fit in the plane, but I did, with not a lot of leg room to spare. The ride lasted about 15 minutes or so, but what a great time it was. Being able to feel the movement of the air as you pass through it, feeling the lift of an updraft, the drop after coming out of it was the best part. Add amazing views and what's not to like. All of us who took the ride agreed it was worth the money. See more..
4.5 The Marfa Spirit Co. (6 reviews)
- Fantastic Sotol
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Distilleries

COCKTAILS: Sotol cocktails, such as a Ranchwater, Sotol Margarita, and Barrel-aged Old Fashioned. TOURS: Take a tour of The Marfa Spirit Co., a high desert distillery located in downtown Marfa in the historic Godbold Feedmill, taste Sotol and other spirits in a guided flight, and enjoy a cocktail in our bar or on the sunny patio. Tours can be booked through AirBnB Experiences, or sending us an email. FOOD: Rotating seasonal daily menu. See more..
4.5 Cobra Rock (3 reviews)
- Nice boot store
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Handmade boot store in Marfa. Owner was great to talk to. Boots were not my style, but they did look cool. They are pricey as you would expect for a hand made shop. Worth stopping by to check it out. See more..
4.0 The Marfa Mystery Lights (587 reviews)
- Marfa lights
Mysterious Sites

Mysterious dancing lights ("ghost lights") in the sky over Marfa after dark. See more..
4.0 Chinati Foundation (326 reviews)
- Exhibit Worthy of the Big Country
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cultural Tours

Minimalist masterpieces in the most amazing setting. Truly 4-dimensional art: the work is an expression of its form, the observers’s place, the natural surrounding, the time of day, and day of year, and some day (one imagines, hopes?) year of century. You’ve likely never seen or thought about light, shadows, angle, form, and placement in relation to “the other” in the same way. See more..
4.0 Marfa Book Company (80 reviews)
- One Of A Kind
Speciality & Gift Shops

What a unique bookstore! This is not just a store to peruse books about the area! It is an experience. Local artists are highlighted. Great cookbooks with local cuisine are showcased. LocL crafts and art and pottery are highlighted. Unique gifts are available. The staff went out of their way to help me with my great finds. See more..
4.0 Fort D. A. Russell (17 reviews)
- Really interesting
Art Museums

A former U.S. Cavalry post called Camp Marfa which was the bachelor officers quarters and party house of Fort D.A. Russell from the late 1800s to the end of World War 2. See more..
4.0 Planet Marfa (11 reviews)
- SAfe Fun
Sunday: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM Bars & Clubs

Me and a friend went there at about 9 at night... we took my 10 year old son with us... I know a beer garden right... but it was so family friendly and completely safe... we all had fun playing ping pong and star gazing, the teepee is fun too.. just nice and relaxing. There have a tiny roof top terrace, so cute...even pets are allowed. See more..
4.0 Marfa Brand Soap Factory & Shop (7 reviews)
- Very Marfa-esque
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Marfa Brand Soap is exactly what you expect from Marfa - small, organic, and locally made. They have a good variety of herb based soaps that are made next door to the store. Additionally they have some local candles and rugs. It's definitely worth a visit, especially if you are looking for something not to expensive to bring back as souvenirs. See more..
4.0 Marfa Visitor Center (7 reviews)
- All you need
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers • Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Visit us at the Marfa Visitor Center, inside the Historic USO Building in the center of town, for maps, guides, and brochures to ensure your trip to Marfa is one you’ll never forget. We’ll give you the inside scoop on where to eat, what events are happening, and where to find your own piece of original art in Marfa. When are the Marfa Lights most active? What are some must-experience Big Bend excursions? What are the top attractions in Marfa? You’ve got questions—we’ve got answers. The Marfa Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless special events are scheduled. Please feel free to call or email! See you in Marfa! See more..
4.0 Ayn Foundation (5 reviews)
- Loved Warhol's Last Supper Pieces.
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Unexpected and very interesting. The gallery docent was great and a lot of fun. Definitely worth a visit. See more..
4.0 Marfa Municipal Golf Course (1 review)
- Play it for the Scenery
Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses

Known as "The Highest Golf Course in Texas", this is a really interesting 9 hole course. The scenery is absolutely spectcular -- some of your shots are hitting towards a 20 mile open expanse. The pros: it's inexpensive, it's not crowded, it's walkable -- almost completely flat, and the scenery can't be beat. Teh cons: the fairways aren't perfect and if you miss the fairway you will likely have a rocky or pebbly lie. The greens are tiny and slightly elevated, so they are not that easy to hit. The guy that runs the course will help you out - make sure to stop at the turn and get yourself some liquids! See more..
3.0 The Choss Shop (2 reviews)
- Awesome coffee & delicious waffles
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

I forgot to bring coffee on our trip to Marfa and stumbled across The Choss. The coffee is amazingly good and my son absolutely LOVED the waffles....so much so that we went back the next morning! I would totally recommend going! See more..
1.5 Marfa Activity Center (4 reviews)
- Don't uinderstand the hype
Spent More than 3 hours Civic Centres
Not much in Marfa; unless you just happen to be in the area, I don't see any reason to visit the town. Don't understand the'cool' factor. See more..
Workshops Marfa (0 review)
Paint & Pottery Studios

We provide a wide-range of hands-on creative classes, including Painting, Kintsugi, Screenprinting, Kite-Making, Soapmaking, Stained Glass, and many more. Our classes are focused on building skills and encouraging creativity. All workshops are taught by experienced professionals who are excellent at engaging participants from varied backgrounds and skill levels. www.workshopsmarfa.com See more..
Slowpoke (0 review)
Health Clubs
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Ready To Fly (0 review)
Spent 2-3 hours Lessons & Workshops

Ready To Fly is a nonprofit based in Marfa that provides scholarships and grants to residents of West Texas. Our kite-making workshops (for adults) are fun, culturally broad, educational hands-on experiences that use kites to encourage expansive goals and pursuits. See more..
Raba Marfa (0 review)
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

Raba Marfa houses a unique, one - stop environment for rare vintage and uncommon goods in the beautiful high desert. See more..
Alta Marfa Winery (0 review)
Wineries & Vineyards

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