National Parks and Wild West Texas: 8 Days of Lone Star Landscapes
Giddy up for wild, Western Texas on this eight-day national parks tour through Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains, where ghost towns, lively bars, and mission trails bring history to life.
United States
8 days / 7 nights
$3,611 /person
$3,611 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Marveling at the Guadalupe Mountains on a scenic park drive and hike of your choosing
Visiting the iconic Prada store installation during a Marfa art crawl
Horseback riding with an expert wrangler through the Chihuahuan Desert
Stargazing with an astronomer in one of the world's largest dark sky reserves
Hiking through Big Bend National Park to the petroglyphs of Indian Heat Trail
Marfa's Masterpieces: Art, Cuisine, and Fashion
Overview
Marfa may be small but it's certainly mighty — and today you'll experience the art, culture, and history that's come to define the desert city’s surprisingly robust energy. Potential stops for your self-guided Marfa art immersion include the Chinati Foundation, a contemporary museum that integrates large-scale installations into the surrounding desert. Meanwhile, just outside of town, Prada Marfa's art installation resembles a real-life Prada storefront, set against the West Texas plains. Whenever your stomach starts to grumble, head to a cafe in the heart of town. Local spots like Bordo not only serve high-quality food but also offer ideal spaces to refuel, linger over an Italian soda or espresso, and soak up Marfa’s understated, art-forward vibe. After lunch, continue your creative immersion by browsing Marfa's shops. Wrong Gallery, for instance, features thoughtfully chosen objects, books, and artworks that reflect Marfa’s minimalist aesthetic and experimental art scene. Nearby, Marfa Book Company sells a carefully curated selection of books, magazines, art publications, and unique gifts. To wrap up your Marfa deep dive, end your day with yet another incredible meal. This time, opt for a menu that combines seasonal West Texas ingredients with classic cooking techniques — a well-balanced blend that's a microcosm for Marfa itself.
Highlights
Marfa’s Art Scene
As today is entirely self-led, you can experience Marfa's art scene at your own pace, popping between the various galleries, shops, and restaurants that capture the city's multifacted creativity. During your self-guided tour of artistic Marfa, you may visit the sculpture masquerading as a Prada storefront and the Giant Marfa Mural, which adds a playful, cinematic touch to the city. This particular mural features oversized imagery inspired by the classic film "Giant," which was partially filmed in the area, and celebrates Marfa’s blend of pop culture and artistic expression.
Western Fare with Marfa's Modernization
Marfa may be best known for its surrounding landscapes, but this western city has cultivated a top-tier food scene, which you'll have the chance to enjoy via today's meals. Come lunchtime, check out any of the city's stylish cafes, which serve local ingredients, fresh breads, and cured meats, while, this evening, you may experience a farm-to-table restaurant, whose seasonal menu utilizes regional vegetables, herbs, and flowers to modernize West Texas cuisine.
Accommodations
The Lincoln Marfa Hotel (or similar)
With access to all of Marfa's best attractions, The Lincoln Marfa is an experience in its own right. The boutique property has developed 14 distinct, fully-stocked rentals across its half-acre grounds, so each guest has access to a private home — the best launchpad for Marfa travels. Additionally, the hotel has fostered a variety of communal spaces, including outdoor courtyards, fire pits, and a bocce court perfect for both active and restful moments.
Location:
105 W Lincoln St, Marfa, TX 79843
Phone:
+14327290345
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- Accommodations for seven nights
- Lunch with horseback riding tour on Day 7
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- Rental car for all days
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