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Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce

Ft. Davis Weather - By Wunderground.com

Davis Mountains Forcast - From the Nation Weather Service



Points of Interest

Davis Mountains State Park - The most extensive mountain range in Texas; with 4 miles of hiking trails and two scenic overlooks

The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute - Attractions include two hiking trails, a Visitor's Center, an arboretum and the cactus and succulent greenhouse

McDonald Observatory - Self guided tours and guided tours of the facility are offered daily & star parties occur on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights

Fort Davis National Historic Site - Twenty-four roofed buildings and over 100 ruins and foundations

Balmorhea State Park - A large artesian spring pool that is open daily and fed by San Solomon Springs; motel-type accommodations & camping facilities are available

Marfa Lights - View one of the few "Unsolved Mysteries" of our west Texas skies

The Museum of Big Bend - Alpine, TX - For more than 80 years the Museum of the Big Bend has been collecting and exhibiting artifacts of the vast Big Bend region, an area inhabited for over 11,000 years.

Chinati Museum - Marfa, TX - Minimalist Art by Donald Judd -- Self guided tours available.

Nature Conservancy - The Davis Mountains Preserve including Mount Livermore

Texas Mountain Trail Reserve - Breathtaking mountains and high-country hikes. Sheer river canyons and winding back roads. Exotic panoramas and star-studded nights. Adventure in the unspoiled West awaits you in the Texas Mountain Trail Region of Far West Texas.



Fort Davis Accommodations

Butterfield Inn - Cottages with queen sized beds, cable TV and full private baths

The Hotel Limpia - Historic, restored hotel built in 1912, with restaurant and gift shop

The Indian Lodge - Pueblo-style adobe hotel built in the 1930s; located in Davis Mountains State Park

Sproul Ranches - Suite style hotel rooms and amenities on a family owned and operated cattle ranch located in the mountains behind the Prude Ranch

The Veranda - Historic B&B

The Prude Ranch Guest Ranch - Camp is located here.



Sports Related

Bikeman - In Alpine; bicycle shop offering repairs, parts and accessories

Peytons' Bike - In Midland (180 miles away); they will rent bikes to Fitness Campers at reasonable rates