{"id":633,"date":"2013-05-23T11:03:20","date_gmt":"2013-05-23T16:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/?page_id=633"},"modified":"2021-04-24T19:46:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T00:46:09","slug":"travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/index.php\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike&#8217;s Big Bend Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=203184479144054520806.0004c00a52d896d35a193&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=p&amp;ll=30.3231,-103.73291&amp;spn=1.137985,1.757812&amp;z=9&amp;output=embed\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small>View <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=203184479144054520806.0004c00a52d896d35a193&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=p&amp;ll=30.3231,-103.73291&amp;spn=1.137985,1.757812&amp;z=9&amp;source=embed\">Big Bend Visitors Info<\/a> in a larger map<\/small><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I\u2019ve been driving out from Fort Worth and spending time in the Big Bend Region of West Texas (Alpine, Marfa and Fort Davis) since 1991.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is my travel guide to the Big Bend which includes the best\u00a0restaurants, hotels, bars and area attractions.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This travel guide it a pretty good itinerary if you are traveling to West Texas from the east, cities like Dallas\/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston or Austin.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Head to Del Rio, it about 400 Miles from Fort Worth, the best place to stay is Hampton Inn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can take Hwy 90 to Marathon, it\u2019s about 150 miles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On the way you can see <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/amis\/index.htm\">Lake Amistad<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>and <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/spdest\/findadest\/parks\/seminole_canyon\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Seminole Canyon State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong> S<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">eminole Canyon has some great cave paintings. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Staying and dining at the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gagehotel.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Gage Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> in Marathon is an option.<\/span>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_868\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Maratohon-Hotel-Gage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-868\" class=\"wp-image-868 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Maratohon-Hotel-Gage-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Maratohon-Hotel-Gage-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Maratohon-Hotel-Gage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Maratohon-Hotel-Gage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Maratohon-Hotel-Gage-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gage Hotel<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Marathon head south on 385 to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bibe\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Big Bend National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, Make sure you go up\u00a0the basin. \u00a0You can also go over to Boquillas but check the times to make sure the crossing is open. \u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<div id=\"attachment_848\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-848\" class=\"wp-image-848 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Big Bend is rough country until you gain some elevation heading toward the basin.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_850\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/big-bend-bear-lion\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-850\" class=\"wp-image-850 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Bear-Lion-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Bear-Lion-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Bear-Lion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Bear-Lion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Bear-Lion-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watch for Bears and Mountain Lions!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_851\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/big-bend-boquillas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-851\" class=\"wp-image-851 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Boquillas-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Boquillas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Boquillas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Boquillas-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Boquillas-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert Earl Keen&#8217;s song, Gringo Honeymoon is written about Boquillas!.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_849\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-849\" class=\"wp-image-849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-Keyhole-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-Keyhole-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-Keyhole-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-Keyhole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Basin-Keyhole-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is a picture from up in the Basin!<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Panther Junction in Big Bend take 118 to Study Butte.|<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Study Butte you can either go up to Alpine or staying at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lajitasgolfresort.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Lajitas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is an option.\u00a0 Lajitas is nice in the winter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Go by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thestarlighttheatre.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Starlight Theatre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> in Terlingua.\u00a0 They have food and music.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_870\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/terlingua-starlight\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-870\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-870\" class=\"wp-image-870 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Terlingua-Starlight-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Terlingua-Starlight-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Terlingua-Starlight-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Terlingua-Starlight-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Terlingua-Starlight-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starlight Theatre<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li>Lajitas is really nice in the fall and spring with the nicest Golf Course in the Big Bend.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/lajitas-golf\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-860\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Lajitas-Golf-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Lajitas-Golf-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Lajitas-Golf-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Lajitas-Golf-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Lajitas-Golf-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_871\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/lajitas-main-street\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-871\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-871\" class=\"wp-image-871 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Lajitas-Main-Street-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Lajitas-Main-Street-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Lajitas-Main-Street-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Lajitas-Main-Street-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Lajitas-Main-Street-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lajitas Main Street!<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Lajitas go to Presidio on the river road.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/big-bend-river-road-hill\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-853\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-River-Road-Hill-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-River-Road-Hill-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-River-Road-Hill-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-River-Road-Hill-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-River-Road-Hill-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/big-bend-rio-grande\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-852\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Rio-Grande-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Rio-Grande-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Rio-Grande-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Rio-Grande-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Big-Bend-Rio-Grande-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">F<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">rom Presidio head toward Marfa.\u00a0 Staying at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cibolocreekranch.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Cibolo Creek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> is an option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Marfa<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Things to do<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmarfa.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Marfa Visitors Center<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_873\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-event-space-uso-visitors\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-873\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-873\" class=\"size-large wp-image-873\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Event-Space-uso-visitors-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Event-Space-uso-visitors-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Event-Space-uso-visitors-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Event-Space-uso-visitors-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Event-Space-uso-visitors-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marfa&#8217;s Visitors Center<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.juddfoundation.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Judd Foundation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_874\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-art-chinati\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-874\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-874\" class=\"size-large wp-image-874\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-art-Chinati-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-art-Chinati-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-art-Chinati-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-art-Chinati-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-art-Chinati-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Judd\/Chinati Foundation<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ballroommarfa.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Ballroom Marfa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marfa_lights\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Marfa Lights<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-lights\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-877\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-877\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Lights-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Lights-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Lights-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Lights-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Lights-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Places to Eat &amp; Drink<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pizza+Foundation\/@30.310001,-104.0183615,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x86efb0afb2d0a0bb:0xa392a878609151aa!8m2!3d30.3099964!4d-104.0161728?hl=en\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Pizza Foundation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_872\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-restaurant-pizza\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-872\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-872\" class=\"size-large wp-image-872\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Pizza-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Pizza-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Pizza-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Pizza-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Pizza-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pizza Foundation in Marfa.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cochinealmarfa.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Cochineal<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-restaurant-cochineal-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-883\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-883\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Cochineal-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Cochineal-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Cochineal-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Cochineal-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Restaurant-Cochineal-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/marfasaintgeorge.com\/\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Hotel Saint George<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Places to Stay<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelpaisano.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Paisano Hotel<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-hotel-paisano\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-881\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-881\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Paisano-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Paisano-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Paisano-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Paisano-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Paisano-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thunderbirdmarfa.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Thunderbird Hotel<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-hotel-thunderbird\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-882\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-882\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Thunderbird-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Thunderbird-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Thunderbird-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Thunderbird-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Thunderbird-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elcosmico.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">El Cosmico<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/marfasaintgeorge.com\/\">Hotel Saint George<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/marfa-hotel-saint-george\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-884\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-884\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Saint-George-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Saint-George-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Saint-George-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Saint-George-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Marfa-Hotel-Saint-George-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Marfa head to Fort Davis and take the loop road (TX-166 to TX-118) prior to getting to Fort Davis.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make sure you take a picture of Sawtooth and you\u2019ll end up at the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mcdonaldobservatory.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">McDonald Observatory<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_885\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/sawtooth-davis-mountains-west-texas\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-885\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-885\" class=\"size-large wp-image-885\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sawtooth-Davis-Mountains-West-Texas-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sawtooth-Davis-Mountains-West-Texas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sawtooth-Davis-Mountains-West-Texas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sawtooth-Davis-Mountains-West-Texas-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sawtooth-Davis-Mountains-West-Texas-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sawtooth<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_886\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/mcdonald-observatory-fort-davis\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-886\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-886\" class=\"wp-image-886 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/McDonald-Observatory-Fort-Davis-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/McDonald-Observatory-Fort-Davis-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/McDonald-Observatory-Fort-Davis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/McDonald-Observatory-Fort-Davis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/McDonald-Observatory-Fort-Davis-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">McDonald Observatory<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From McDonald Observatory head to Fort Davis<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fort Davis<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Things to Do<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mcdonaldobservatory.org\/\">McDonald Observatory<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/state-parks\/davis-mountains\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Davis Mountains State Park<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_887\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/davis-mountain-state-park-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-887\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-887\" class=\"size-large wp-image-887\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Davis-Mountain-State-Park-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Davis-Mountain-State-Park-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Davis-Mountain-State-Park-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Davis-Mountain-State-Park-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Davis-Mountain-State-Park-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Davis State Park<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/foda\/index.htm\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fort Davis National Historic Site<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Places to Eat &amp; Drink<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortdavisdrugstore.net\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;\">Fort Davis Drug Store<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/fort-davis-restaurant-drugstore-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-891\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-891\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Restaurant-Drugstore-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Restaurant-Drugstore-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Restaurant-Drugstore-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Restaurant-Drugstore-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Restaurant-Drugstore-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/103858293221275829556\/about?gl=us&amp;hl=en\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;\">Cueva De Leon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stonevillagetouristcamp.com\/market-attractions.html\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;\">Stone Village Market<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotellimpia.com\/blue-mountain-bistro\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;\">Blue Mountain Bistro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Places to Stay<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotellimpia.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hotel Limpia<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/fort-davis-limpia-hotel-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-889\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-889\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Limpia-Hotel-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Limpia-Hotel-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Limpia-Hotel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Limpia-Hotel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Limpia-Hotel-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harvardhotelandlodge.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Harvard Hotel and Lodge<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/fort-davis-hotel-harvard-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-890\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-890\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Hotel-Harvard-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Hotel-Harvard-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Hotel-Harvard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Hotel-Harvard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fort-Davis-Hotel-Harvard-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From Fort Davis you can come to Alpine.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alpine<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Things to do<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sulross.edu\/~museum\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Museum of the Big Bend<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-903\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sul-Ross-Museum-Big-Bend-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sul-Ross-Museum-Big-Bend-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sul-Ross-Museum-Big-Bend-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sul-Ross-Museum-Big-Bend-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Sul-Ross-Museum-Big-Bend-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/museum-big-bend\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-902\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Museum-Big-Bend-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Museum-Big-Bend-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Museum-Big-Bend-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Museum-Big-Bend-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Museum-Big-Bend-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigbendsaddlery.com\/home.html\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Big Bend Saddlery<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/big-bend-saddle-shop\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-901\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddle-shop-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddle-shop-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddle-shop-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddle-shop-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddle-shop-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/big-bend-saddles\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-900\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddles-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddles-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Big-Bend-Saddles-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/g.co\/maps\/qtzua\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Spradley Hats<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thestablealpine.com\/\">Performance Cars Stable<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/reata-alpine-stable\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-897\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-897\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-Stable-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-Stable-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-Stable-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-Stable-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-Stable-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Places to Eat and Drink<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reata.net\/alpine-texas-restaurant.html\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Reata<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/reata-alpine-restaurant-dining\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-888\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-888\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-restaurant-dining-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-restaurant-dining-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-restaurant-dining-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-restaurant-dining-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-restaurant-dining-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Reata-Alpine-restaurant-dining.jpg 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/g.co\/maps\/4vuag\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Alicia\u2019s<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/g.co\/maps\/rxj8t\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">La Casita<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/alpine-restaurant-la-casita-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-893\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-893\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Restaurant-La-Casita-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Restaurant-La-Casita-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Restaurant-La-Casita-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Restaurant-La-Casita-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Restaurant-La-Casita-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Railroad Blues<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Places to Stay<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehollandhoteltexas.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Holland Hotel<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/alpine-hotel-holland-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-892\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-892\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Hotel-Holland-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Hotel-Holland-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Hotel-Holland-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Hotel-Holland-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Alpine-Hotel-Holland-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/themaverickinn.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Maverick<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alpinehamptoninn.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hampton Inn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quartercircle7hotel.com\/\">Quarter Circle 7 Hotel<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/book.bestwestern.com\/bestwestern\/US\/TX\/Alpine-hotels\/BEST-WESTERN-Alpine-Classic-Inn\/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=44612\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Best Western<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/alpine\/mrfal\/hoteldetail\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Holiday Inn Express<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Head up to Balmorea, you might want to go by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/state-parks\/balmorhea\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;\">Balmorea State park\/springs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and head back to Fort Worth.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/balmorea-springs-pool\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-847\" src=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Balmorea-Springs-Pool-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Balmorea-Springs-Pool-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Balmorea-Springs-Pool-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Balmorea-Springs-Pool-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Balmorea-Springs-Pool-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a link\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/g.co\/maps\/evfas\">http:\/\/g.co\/maps\/evfas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>July 29 &#8211; August 1 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vivabigbend.com\/\">Viva Big Bend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View Big Bend Visitors Info in a larger map I\u2019ve been driving out from Fort Worth and spending time in the Big Bend Region of West Texas (Alpine, Marfa and Fort Davis) since 1991.\u00a0 This is my travel guide to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mikemicallef.com\/index.php\/travel-guide-big-bend-west-texas-best-restaurants-hotels\/\">Continue reading <span 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