- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Marfa, Texas, including 11 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Art Museum, History Museums and Mysterious Sites.
- From The Marfa Mystery Lights to Presidio County Courthouse, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marfa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Alpine and Fort Laramie.
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Visit the contemporary-art museum as a member and receive perks such as an exclusive T-shirt, a bookstore discount and special-event invites
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Visible on clear nights, the Marfa Mystery Lights appear in the night sky without an agreed upon explanation. The lights do not have a specific pattern or color, and are prone to change at a moment's notice.
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Built in 1886, the Presidio County Courthouse is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Visitors get 360-degree views of the Davis Mountains and Marfa Plateau from the courthouse's cupola.
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The Marfa Lights are an unexplained light phenomenon that constantly occurs throughout the year, no matter what season it is. Visitors flock to the viewing area to watch these shooting star-like lights fly across the horizon.
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A former cavalry outpost constructed in 1911, Fort D. A. Russell has a rich and intriguing history. The building is now used as a museum, and houses a variety of exhibits, both permanent and traveling.
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U.S. 67 ( 1/2 mile south of Marfa), Marfa, TX
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Located in a former U.S. Calvary Post, the Chinati Foundation now operates as an art museum. The museum offers guided tours that include full collections and selections, self-guided tours, private tours, and group tours for visitors.
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A secluded retreat and resort destination, Chinati Hot Springs offers a variety of amenities for visitors. It features a communal kitchen as well as a large pool and hot tub area.
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Ballroom Marfa is a multipurpose cultural arts space that features visual art exhibits as well as dramatic, musical, and dance performances. The facility also hosts classes, lectures, and a variety of special events.
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Located in a quaint, historic house of Marfa is the Marfa and Presidio County Museum. The museum serves to preserve the areas rich history by featuring fossils, native American artifacts and early tools used by settlers.
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The Judd Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the work of the artist Donald Judd. Visitors commonly enjoy taking a block tour organized by the foundation, learning about the history and legacy of Donald Judd.
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107-109 North Highland Avenue, Brite Building, Marfa, TX 79843
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Affiliated with the Arnulf Rainer Museum, the Ayn Foundation is an exhibition space dedicated to displaying major, large-scale art installations by artists of international renown. The gallery has featured displays by Andy Warhol, Maria Zerres, and many others.