Attractions in Odessa, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

White-Pool House 915-333-4072
112 East Murphy Street, Odessa, TX 79761
The city's oldest structure, this two-story red brick house retains many original furnishings and some changing exhibits. It is listed on the National Register of... more info map
White-Pool House Museum, The 432-333-4072
112 East Murphy Street, Odessa, TX 79761
The oldest remaining structure in Odessa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Property highlights include an Eclipse windmill and wood tank, a barn... more info

Jackrabbit Statue
802 North Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761
Located at the ECISD Administration Building
Known as the "world's largest jackrabbit," standing at eight feet tall, the Jack Ben Rabbit statue is an Odessa landmark and a tourist favorite. more info map

Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin 915-550-9696
4909 East University Boulevard, Odessa, TX 79761
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Campus
The Ellen Noël Art Museum is an independent art museum that features rotating historical and contemporary art exhibits and a permanent sculpture and sensory garden. ... more info map
Million Barrel Museum 432-943-8401
400 Museum Boulevard, Monahans, TX 79756
The centerpiece of this museum is a hole in the ground, a million barrel oil tank built by Shell Oil in 1928 when the nearby Hendricks field was flowing wildly and... more info
Parker House Ranching Heritage Museum 432-335-9918
1118 Maple Street, Odessa, TX 79760
This restored modest house was once the headquarters of a ranch that took over 175 sections in Andrews and Ector Counties. Owned by Jim and Bessie Parker from the... more info map
Presidential Museum, The 432-363-7737
4919 East University Boulevard, Odessa, TX 79761
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Campus
The only museum in the country that is dedicated to the office of the President, this museum contains a large array of permanent exhibits including the "Library of the... more info map

Big Bend National Park 432-477-2251
P.O. Box 129, Odessa, TX 79834-0129
Located in Brewster County in Southwestern Texas
One of the largest national parks at over 800,000 acres, Big Bend features over 200 miles of hiking trails, elevations from less than 2,000 feet along the Rio Grande to... more info map