Fort Davis Texas Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Marfa
  26 miles West of Alpine off US 90 • Fort Davis, TX 79830
  Drive nine miles east from Marfa
  905-729-4942
  The Ghost lights of Marfa still shine as bright as ever, and are still as mysterious as they were... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Fort Davis National Historic Site
  2810 Highway 118, 101 Lt. Henry Flipper Drive • Fort Davis, TX 79734
  P.O. Box 1379
  432-426-3224
  The best preserved 19th century frontier forts and "Buffalo Soldier" forts in the west are located... more...

Museums & Galleries

• Overland Trail Museum
  On Fort and 3rd Streets • Fort Davis, TX 79734
  Located San Antonio-El Paso Road Overland Trail
  432-426-2467 or 432-426-2011
  A large variety of exhibits and artifacts are on display at this museum including historic... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
  2831 Highway 118, Box 905 • Fort Davis, TX 79734
  Located 4 miles south of Fort Davis, on HWY 118
  432-364-2499
  Located on 507 beautiful acres, this magnificent venue features a 20-acre Botanical Gardens to the... more...

• Rattlers & Reptiles
  1600 State Street North • Fort Davis, TX 79734
  432-426-2465.
  You'll find the largest live rattle snake exhibits in the world at this unique museum that features... more...

Science & Technology

• McDonald Observatory
  HC75 Box 1337-VC Highway 118 • Fort Davis, TX 79734
  Located just 17 miles from Fort Davis
  432-426-3640
  The Visitors Center offers daily tours of the research facilities and solar viewing programs as... more...