Presidio district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Marfa

Marfa is a town in Presidio district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,733 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 19 museums. The must-see places are Blackwell School National Historic Site (1 km), Carpenter Mountain (30 km) and Point of Rocks Roadside Park (32 km).

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Marfa, Texas
Marfa, Presidio district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marfa at a glance

Location
Presidio district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,733
Coordinates
30.3097° N, 104.0213° W
Places within 50 km
182 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Marfa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marfa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marfa

139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marfa. The closest is Mimms Draw (1 km); the best-known is Carpenter Mountain (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Marfa

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marfa. The closest is Humphris-Humphreys House (1 km); the best-known is Adobe Presidio (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marfa

21 churches within 100 km of Marfa. The closest is New Beginnings Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Marfa

19 museums within 100 km of Marfa. The closest is Marfa Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Marfa

15 parks within 100 km of Marfa. The closest is Blackwell School National Historic Site (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marfa

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marfa. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Marfa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marfa
  2. 1 km Marfa Museum · museum, Presidio
  3. 1 km Art Blocks · museum, Presidio
  4. 1 km Blackwell School National Historic Site · park, Presidio
  5. 1 km Ballroom Marfa · museum, Presidio
  6. 1 km Arber and Son Editions · museum, Presidio
  7. 0 km Back to Marfa

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How to reach Marfa

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    Within 15 km of Marfa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marfa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77139Mimms Draw (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3342Humphris-Humphreys House (1 km)
    Churches1721New Beginnings Church (1 km)
    Museums1919Marfa Museum (1 km)
    Parks1315Blackwell School National Historic Site (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1114Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir (1 km)
    Other attractions810The Block (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Winter Garden (1 km)
    Caves12Bat Cave Canyon (44 km)
    Waterfalls02Capote Falls (66 km)

    Marfa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marfa?

    Blackwell School National Historic Site (park, about 1 km), Marfa Museum (museum, about 1 km), Art Blocks (museum, about 1 km), Arber and Son Editions (museum, about 1 km), Ballroom Marfa (museum, about 1 km), RULE Gallery (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marfa?

    182 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 19 museums, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marfa?

    Mimms Draw, about 1 km by road; Cuervo Draw (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marfa?

    Humphris-Humphreys House, about 1 km by road; Fort Davis Mountains (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marfa?

    New Beginnings Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marfa?

    Start in Marfa, visit Marfa Museum, then Art Blocks, then Blackwell School National Historic Site, then Ballroom Marfa, then Arber and Son Editions, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marfa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Marfa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marfa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marfa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.