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MCDONALD OBSERVATORYFrank N. Bash Visitors Center, Tx Hwy 118N (432-426-3640 or 877-984-7827) |
Fort Davis |
Points of Interest |
For a glimpse at galaxies far, far away, head to Fort Davis where the University of Texas at Austin houses a number of high-powered telescopes including the world’s largest and most powerful, the Hobby Eberly. Take one of the 90-minute guided tours for the full experience. For schedule & prices go to mcdonaldobservatory.org. |
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MCDONALD OBSERVATORYFrank N. Bash Visitors Center, Tx Hwy 118N (432-426-3640 or 877-984-7827) |
Fort Davis |
Points of Interest |
For a glimpse at galaxies far, far away, head to Fort Davis where the University of Texas at Austin houses a number of high-powered telescopes including the world’s largest and most powerful, the Hobby Eberly. Take one of the 90-minute guided tours for the full experience. For schedule & prices go to mcdonaldobservatory.org. |
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BALLROOM MARFA108 E. San Antonio (432-729-3600) |
Marfa |
Museums/Galleries |
Built in 1927 as a dance hall, this renovated space is now an art gallery. Open Thur–Sun noon–6. Free, but $5 donation suggested. ballroommarfa.org |
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THE CHINATI FOUNDATIONFort DA Russell, 1 Cavalry Row; from town, take U.S. Hwy 67S toward Presidio & turn right at the sign (432-729-4362) |
Marfa |
Museums/Galleries |
The late sculptor Donald Judd made the old fort the setting for one of the world’s most impressive collections of large-scale, permanently installed contemporary art, with works by Claes Oldenburg and John Chamberlain in addition to his own. Tours Wed–Sun at 10 & 2. Gen adm $10, senior citizens & students $5. chinati.org |
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