Marfa started out in 1881 as a water stop for Texas and new Orleans Railroad.
Marfa has a population of 2,424. Due to its altitude of 4,688 Marfa has a very
pleasant climate that attracts tourists.
The movie "Giant" was filmed near Marfa. You can
stay at the El Paisano Hotel which was George Steven's base of operation while
filming "Giant."
At an altitude of 4,882 feet above sea leval the Marfa Municipal Golf Course
is the highest golf course in Texas.
Due to strong thermal updrafts Marfa is a popular glider location.
Hunters come to the Marfa area because of the plentiful mule deer and
pronghorn antelope.
Starting in 1883 early settlers began reporting an unusual sight that came to
be known as the Marfa Lights. There is a Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center.
No one has come up with an explanation for the Marfa Lights. The Marfa Lights
appear only a few times a year.
The Chinati Foundation, a contemporary art museum, is in
Marfa. Located on a the 340 acre former Fort D.A. Russell the museum is
dedicated to the creation and preservation of permanent installations of
large-scale works. The museum was founded by the deceased artist Donald Judd.
