A quick guide to Marfa.
Art
Chinati Foundation
contemporary exhibition space presenting noted American artists. Chinati offers (self-) guided tours of the works of Donald Judd. Make reservations on their website.
Ballroom Marfa
check out their latest contemporary exhibitions on their website.
Shopping
Marfa Book Company
great independent book co
Wrong Store
gifts, art & decor, jewelry
The Marfa Store
local, handcrafted finds
Raba Marfa
curated vintage
Garza Marfa
textiles, furniture, ceramics
Comunitie Marfa
clothing, hats
DRINKS & DINING
Coffee & Breakfast
The Sentinel
coffee, pastries
Mutual Friends
coffee, burritos, biscuits
Bitter Sugar
coffee, pastries
Marfa Burrito
hole-in-the-wall burrito shop
Lunch & Dinner
Bordo's
yummy Italian deli
The Water Stop
great covered patio
Convenience West
bbq - 5pm until sold out
Larry's
burger joint
Alta Marfa
cozy wine bar and small plates
Margaret's In Marfa
cozy eatery with small plates and great beer and wine list
Cochineal
upscale New American with a West Texas twist. James Beard award-nominated.
Drink
Marfa Spirit Co
cozy bar, open 'til 10
Bar St. George
great hotel bar
DAY TRIPS & NATURE
Nearby
McDonald Observatory
variety of day and night tours and events, including the popular Star Party
Fort Davis
one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest
On The Way In
Big Bend National Park
if you're spending a few extra days in the area
Davis Mountains State Park
hiking, scenic drives
Marathon, Tx
a stop south of Marfa with several great spots: The Gage Hotel, White Buffalo Bar, Brick Vault Brewery and BBQ