West Texas Insider

A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

Beyond Prada Marfa, discover burritos, bars, and an arts scene that made this town famous.

03/09/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Desert Escape

Marfa Is Going Through Another Renaissance

Think you’ve been there, done that in the Texas art town? Here’s why you need to go back, stat.

03/28/2025 By Amanda Albee

Road Trip

Driving to White Sands National Park Is Worth the 800-Mile Journey

Find wineries, watermelons, history, and hikes on the long route across West Texas to New Mexico.

05/30/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Road Trips

Adventure Through West Texas Without Roughing It

Deserts and canyon hikes with a side of modern comfort.

01/28/2020 By Carlos Brandon

Great Escapes

How to Do Marfa in 48 Hours

Yes, you can pull off a weekend in this desert land.

11/07/2019 By Janan Araujo-Siam

Poetry

Ryan Paradiso Puts His Neck Out for Nick Flynn (and Other Friends)

The Marfa-based arts and literature journal comes to Houston for an event with heavyweight writers and poets.

03/27/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Fork in the Road

25 Texas Food & Wine Road Trips

There are new, interesting, surprising, wonderful things to eat and drink in just about every direction from H-Town, and we took a bullet and tried them for our guide to dining across the Lone Star State.

09/21/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Food & Wine Road Trips

Where to Get Fancy Food in the Middle of Nowhere

There's boho-chic Instagram dining in Marfa.

09/21/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Hit The Road

Tarantulas, Topo, and the Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love

A reluctant, first-time camper takes on a Marfa music fest.

08/03/2018 By Dana DuTerroil

Texas Travel

Reasons to Visit Marfa Other Than Gossip Girl

There's more to this tiny town than a Prada "store."

07/27/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Lone Star State

Seven Small Towns to Visit in Texas

Hit the highway.

10/09/2015 By Akshaya Iyer

Made in Houston

Escape to Marfa with Elaine Turner's Resort Collection

Think matte gold, woven texture, and plenty of python.

02/17/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

In-State Rivalry

Is Houston a Texas Travel Destination?

Houston ranking No. 36 on Texas Highways's Travel Destinations list wasn't the only surprise, especially when you see which city was No. 3.

10/29/2014 By Chris Abshire

Open Road

This Month in Marfa

Should you make your way out west this month, make sure to check out these unique cultural events and exhibitions that only Marfa can offer.

08/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

Open Road

Photo Essay: a Marfa Pilgrimage

Bright lights, small city

08/03/2014 By Alese Pickering

Open Road

Oasis of Quiet

Soaking up West Texas at Chinati Hot Springs and Big Bend Ranch State Park

04/15/2013 By Brittanie Shey