Building 98 at Fort D. A. Russell is the historic US army base bachelor officer quarters, officers club, and grand ballroom near Marfa, Texas; it was active from 1911 to 1946. Building 98 is Located at Fort David A. Russell's central fort complex. It is a project of the International Woman's Foundation and it is the home of the World War II German prisoners of war POW murals.
40 minutes from marfa is the McDonald Observatory, which hosts "Star Parties" every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. This is one of the darkest places in the United States, making it the perfect place to spot constellations.
Fort Davis is approximately 37 min from Marfa. (This State Park is Dog Friendly) Hikes: 1. Old CCC Trail - 5.8 mile loop 2. Indian Lodge Loop Trail - 4.7 mile loop 3. Skyline Trail - 4.7 mile out & back 4. Old CCC and Skyline Drive Trail - 3.3 mile loop 5. Chihuahuan Desert Outside Loop - 2.3 mile loop
Balmorhea State Park is a 46-acre state park located on the San Solomon Springs in Reeves County, Texas, opened in 1968. The closest major town is Balmorhea, Texas. The park is open year-round. Also located 5 min from the Calera Chapel where the wedding ceremony is being held.
Located approximately 2 HR 48 MIN from Marfa. (This National Park is not dog friendly) Hikes: 1. Lost Mine Trail - 4.2 mile out & back 2. South Rim Trail Boot Springs - 11.0 mile loop 3. The Window Trail - 5.2 mile out & back 4. Emory Peak Trail - 8.5 mile out & back 5. Santa Elena Canyon Trail - 1.5 mile out & back 6. Balanced Rock Trail - 1.9 mile out & back 7. Boquillas Canyon Trail - 1.2 mile out & back
Big Bend Ranch State Park is located approximately 2 HR 21 MIN from Marfa. (This State Park is semi dog friendly visit tpwd.texas.gov for more information) Hikes: 1. Closed Canyon Trail - 1.8 mile out & back 2. Los Hermanos - 9.0 mile point to point 3. Cinco Tinajas Loop - 1.3 mile loop 4. Contranando Trail - 10.0 mile out & back 5. Lajitas Mesa - 8.5 mile out & back