Guidebook for Marathon
Sightseeing
Do you believe in ET? You might after a visit to see the Marfa lights!
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Marfa Lights Viewing Area
US 90Do you believe in ET? You might after a visit to see the Marfa lights!
The Post Park is Brewster County's only standing body of water. Brewster Co is the largest county in Texas. The Post is a great place for bird and wildlife watching, especially at sunrise and sunset. If you're lucky you can join in a community dance or cook-off.
Post Road
Post RoadThe Post Park is Brewster County's only standing body of water. Brewster Co is the largest county in Texas. The Post is a great place for bird and wildlife watching, especially at sunrise and sunset. If you're lucky you can join in a community dance or cook-off.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place in Far West Texas for people watching and Great locally brewed beer and hand made margaritas.
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Saddle Club Alpine
211 East Holland AvenueBest place in Far West Texas for people watching and Great locally brewed beer and hand made margaritas.
Until March 1st, 2018, the White Buffalo is the only bar in Marathon. Other than afternoon cocktails at Eve's Garden. It does have a authentic West Texas atmosphere and great place to people watch and people meet.
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White Buffalo Bar
102 NW 1st st Hwy 90wUntil March 1st, 2018, the White Buffalo is the only bar in Marathon. Other than afternoon cocktails at Eve's Garden. It does have a authentic West Texas atmosphere and great place to people watch and people meet.
Arts & Culture
Kiowa Gallery & Custom Framing
105 E Holland AveA great selection of gorgeous art by folks from West Texas
The Star Party program (on Tu, Fri, Sat nights) is fun for the entire family, open to everyone. Night sky constellation tours, views of celestial objects through telescopes.
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McDonald Observatory Visitors Center
3640 Dark Sky DrThe Star Party program (on Tu, Fri, Sat nights) is fun for the entire family, open to everyone. Night sky constellation tours, views of celestial objects through telescopes.
If you are interested in Minimalist art, this is the place for you!
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Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry RowIf you are interested in Minimalist art, this is the place for you!
Railroad Blues
504 W Holland AveLive music every weekend!
Visit this museum on the cute campus of Sul Ross University and after just an hour or two, you'll really have a grasp on the history and culture of the Big Bend area. The architecture of the building is very impressive too.
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Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison StVisit this museum on the cute campus of Sul Ross University and after just an hour or two, you'll really have a grasp on the history and culture of the Big Bend area. The architecture of the building is very impressive too.
James Evan's has been fabulously photographing the Big Bend area and it's people for decades. Marathon is lucky enough to host his gallery.
Evans Gallery
100 NW 1st StJames Evan's has been fabulously photographing the Big Bend area and it's people for decades. Marathon is lucky enough to host his gallery.
Just off main street, E Dan Klepper's gallery features his vast talent in several mediums, for photography on a grand scale to sculpture, and more
Klepper Gallery
105 Avenue DJust off main street, E Dan Klepper's gallery features his vast talent in several mediums, for photography on a grand scale to sculpture, and more
Shopping
Support a cute family owned book store.
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Front Street Books
121 E Holland AveSupport a cute family owned book store.
Food Scene
V6 Coffee Bar
109 NE 1st StThey have a great menu and atmosphere.
Essentials
Owned by a fabulous community minded local, the French Grocer has all your basics, especially if you've forgotten something to take on the trail to Big Bend National Park
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French Co Grocer
206 Avenue DOwned by a fabulous community minded local, the French Grocer has all your basics, especially if you've forgotten something to take on the trail to Big Bend National Park
Everything Else
E's G is our joint. We're spread out over half of a city block. We usually hang out after 5 or 6 PM and have beers or cocktails. We've been doing a Sunday evening happy hour for the last couple months with guests and neighbors. We have a sunset deck and a fire pit. We have live music about once a month.
Eves Garden Organic Bed & Breakfast
200 NW 3rd StE's G is our joint. We're spread out over half of a city block. We usually hang out after 5 or 6 PM and have beers or cocktails. We've been doing a Sunday evening happy hour for the last couple months with guests and neighbors. We have a sunset deck and a fire pit. We have live music about once a month.