Our Favorite Road Trips From Houston

Marfa: Marfa is such a cool little town that was underappreciated for the longest time. Photographers and oil field workers like my dad have always known the beauty of Marfa, but with photo-sharing apps like Instagram, it has become popular with influencers and the like.  Take some time to visit Prada Marfa and the other quirky and beautiful art installations as well as see the Marfa Lights, you won’t be disappointed!

Terlingua: A little historic ghost town in west Texas with a lot of super cool places to camp and glamp!  Terlingua is home to some beautiful starry skies and of course those picturesque west Texas sunsets. Set some time aside to tour the ghost town of Terlingua, an old mining town full of history, during the day before heading out on the town for the evening. Visit the Starlight Theater for music and dancing, before closing out your night at one of  Basecamp Terlingua or Tin Valley’s ultra-cool glamp sites like the Land Yacht or Bubbles.  (These campsites are out of this world, be sure to check them out!)

Marathon: If you’re into stargazing, this historic ranching town is your spot.  Marathon, Texas is home to the darkest (a Class 1 Dark Sky at that) and more star-filled skies in the Lone Star State. Geology enthusiasts will also find Marathon appealing as it has some phenomenal geological features like the Northern Glass Mountains and of course awesome fossils from when an ancient ocean covered the entire area. Did we mention the cute places to stay?  Check out the historic Gage Hotel for a more luxurious stay or the La Loma del Chivo Hostel for those with a more eclectic taste.

All of these places are within 100 miles of Big Bend National Park!  If you’re looking for the ultimate west Texas road trip with the family, be sure to make time for some hiking, too.