Food scene
The Waterstop
1300 West San Antonio StreetSo good - open daily
Open Tues - Sat - creative, friendly and tasty
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Margaret's in Marfa
103 Highland StreetOpen Tues - Sat - creative, friendly and tasty
Tasty breakfasts, and best baked goods outside of Europe - have to get there early for ham croissants.
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Aster Marfa
215 Highland StTasty breakfasts, and best baked goods outside of Europe - have to get there early for ham croissants.
Get it while you can - open daily, always satisfies!
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Marfa Burritos
515 S Highland AveGet it while you can - open daily, always satisfies!
A relaxing place to chill. Always coffee, sometimes lots more treats.
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The Sentinel Marfa
209 W El Paso StA relaxing place to chill. Always coffee, sometimes lots more treats.
Frama
120 N Austin Stquick coffee, serving up big bend roaster
Interesting wines by the bottle or glass. They are always adding to their offering and so welcoming! Tues - Sat. 1-7
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Marfa Wine Co
303 E El Paso StInteresting wines by the bottle or glass. They are always adding to their offering and so welcoming! Tues - Sat. 1-7
The Get Go
208 S Dean StMost things you want to stock up on are here
An amazing selection of all the things. Add fresh farm eggs and veggies, and vending machine for Marfa Meats, and it covers a lot of bases.
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Cactus Liquors
405 S Highland AveAn amazing selection of all the things. Add fresh farm eggs and veggies, and vending machine for Marfa Meats, and it covers a lot of bases.
Pick it up straight from the source. Some of the most tasty meats you've had. So many cuts available to bring home and throw on the grill.
Marfa Meats
18268 US 90Pick it up straight from the source. Some of the most tasty meats you've had. So many cuts available to bring home and throw on the grill.
Some of the best coffee I've had - quality, creativity and science come together for the perfect cup. Call ahead and pick it up fresh. They even ship!
Big Bend Coffee Roasters
510 W San Antonio StSome of the best coffee I've had - quality, creativity and science come together for the perfect cup. Call ahead and pick it up fresh. They even ship!
Fix that
Marfa Hardware
313 East San Antonio StreetNeed something fixed - they probably have you covered.
Morrison True Value Hardware
301 N 5th StIf not Marfa Hardware - These guys will have it.
Prescription Shop Marfa
105-2 E Oak StNeeding some support for living in the high desert? They probably have that.
Sightseeing
Donald Judd's influence initiated the art scene here. Minimalist form and use of space as art are both calming and inspiring. Get there early.
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Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry RowDonald Judd's influence initiated the art scene here. Minimalist form and use of space as art are both calming and inspiring. Get there early.
Small and thematic. Multidimensional showings and installations - experience what they are dishing out.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ballroom Marfa
108 E San Antonio StSmall and thematic. Multidimensional showings and installations - experience what they are dishing out.
Hikes and botanical gardens in the desert - nice.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
43869 TX-118Hikes and botanical gardens in the desert - nice.
All about west Texas, historically - on the campus of Sul Ross
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison StAll about west Texas, historically - on the campus of Sul Ross
events
You never know what is going down here. A bunch of fun to be sure.
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El Cosmico
802 S Highland AveYou never know what is going down here. A bunch of fun to be sure.
McDonald Observatory
Star parties - a thing to do.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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Mama Nina's
Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner - mmmm.... good
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a ride down pinto canyon road
It is transporting.... especially when the desert is green....
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Art and galleries & things are dispersed throughout the town
venture out and see what you find… or hear…
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What's going on now
You never know what is going down here. Neither does anybody - happens pretty last minute and as it goes.
Check out The Get Go and FRAMA for flyers about this weeks happenings and services in town.
Also facebook has a number of open groups where people will list food/events in Marfa/Alpine/Terlingua/Marathon.
Costumbres y cultura
Take it slow
Marfa is friendly - though we are not generally customer oriented.
It's about a pace of life out here, and sharing an experience as it is offered. Enjoy.
If you are used to expecting things to be open or to work a certain way - it may not be as fun an experience....
What wonders can be found? How much time will you give yourself to be here?
Qué meter en la valija
Water
Drink more than you think you need. The desert will take the moisture from you.
If you have a small humidifier, bring it with you for your bedroom at night.
Salt water and gel nasal sprays are a godsend.
Oils on your skin keep the water in better...