Marfa, Texas

Marfa is a small desert town in West Texas that has become an unlikely hub for contemporary art and culture. Visitors explore the Chinati Foundation, a museum founded by artist Donald Judd that features large-scale, site-specific installations in repurposed military buildings. The town also offers a vibrant art scene with galleries, shops, and the famous Marfa Lights, unexplained glowing orbs that appear on the horizon at night. The stark desert landscape and clear skies add to the town's unique, contemplative atmosphere.

Don't miss

• Tour the Chinati Foundation's permanent collection, including Judd's 100 untitled works in mill aluminum.
• Watch for the Marfa Lights from the designated viewing station east of town after sunset.
• Browse contemporary art at galleries like Ballroom Marfa and the Judd Foundation's spaces.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Marfa, Texas

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