{"id":51068,"date":"2016-12-06T16:31:29","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T22:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=51068"},"modified":"2017-10-06T11:16:31","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T16:16:31","slug":"21-photos-will-packing-west-texas-road-trip-pronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/21-photos-will-packing-west-texas-road-trip-pronto\/","title":{"rendered":"21 photos that will have you packing for a West Texas road trip, pronto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Often times, it seems, the places that are hardest to get to are the ones\u00a0most worth visiting. With endless stretches of cattle-filled plains, miles of dynamic, undulating rock formations, and a surprisingly diverse desert landscape, West Texas\u00a0beautifully exemplifies this well-tested mantra. In order to travel to either of the area’s two hub towns, Marfa<\/a> or Alpine, you’ll need to fly into El Paso<\/a> or Midland<\/a>, rent a car and drive three hours.<\/p>\n

While eastern neighbors like Austin<\/a> and San Antonio<\/a> tend to get all the attention, West Texas’ burgeoning art scene, rich history and proximity to\u00a0Big Bend National Park have catapulted the destination\u00a0onto the radar of many travelers in recent years. The most iconic (and wildly Instagrammable) art piece\u00a0in the area\u00a0is an installation called Prada Marfa. The faux Prada store sits unassumingly on the side of Highway 90, with nothing in sight save for the occasional passing roadrunner, jackrabbit or 18-wheeler.\u00a0South of the Alpine-Marfa area, you should chisel out a few days to experience the wonder that is Big Bend National Park. The sprawling and diverse terrain\u00a0allows you to climb the Chisos Mountains, trek the Chihauhan Desert and float in the hot springs along the Rio Grande river\u2014all in one day. Join us below on a photo journey through this rugged, remote and insanely\u00a0beautiful part of the USA.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 15 U.S. hotspots nobody cared about 15 years ago<\/a><\/p>\n

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Spectacular vistas where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the Davis Mountains in West Texas. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Prada Marfa, an art installation about a 30-minute drive outside Marfa, Texas | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sunset in Alpine. The West Texas town dates back to 1882, when a group of pioneering railroad workers and their families set up a campsite of tents that was\u00a0close enough to both the railway line and a continuous water source, known today as Kokernot Springs. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Housed in a cool, retro-style Airstream trailer off Alpine’s main drag, Gypsy Rebel Boutique sells cute, Southwestern-inspired women’s clothing and accessories. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Spanning from Mexico to the American Southwest, the Chihuahuan Desert is one of the most biologically diverse deserts in the world and the largest in North America. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Grab a delicious hotdog for lunch at the Cow Dog in downtown Alpine. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Alpine has embraced its burgeoning art scene, with colorful murals popping up all over town on old, blank facades. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Twilight and pinks skies above Alpine’s beloved Maverick Inn. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Plush white bedding and rustic decor comprise each of the guest rooms at the Maverick Inn. The hotel serves as the perfect home base for exploring the area and Big Bend National Park. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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The drive into Big Bend National Park, heading south on Highway 385 from the town of Marathon, is stunning\u2014unbelievable beauty everywhere you look. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Looking down on Big Bend National Park’s Grapevine Trail, a 1.25-mile hike around boulders and through the rocky Chihuahuan Desert. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Balanced Rock: An incredible rock formation at the end of Grapevine Trail in Big Bend National Park. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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An up close look at Balanced Rock and the layers of Earth comprising this unique formation. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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The abandoned Hot Springs General Store, near the Rio Grande river in Big Bend National Park. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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The historic Hot Springs in Big Bend National Park: Sitting along the rushing Rio Grande river, staring over at Mexico, the spring sizzles like a proper\u00a0hot tub. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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The town of Marathon, Texas may be small (population 430) but at least they have a Target! This is one of many fun and quirky art installations in the area. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Evening light alongside\u00a0the railroad track that runs parallel to Highway 90 between Alpine and Marfa. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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A tangerine sunrise over the sprawling Texas plains. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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If it’s good enough for Beyonc\u00e9, it’s good enough for us! Follow in the footsteps of Queen Bee and swing by the Food Shark truck in Marfa for some tasty Middle Eastern cuisine. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sculpture garden at the Chinati Foundation: The contemporary art museum in Marfa is filled with pieces\u00a0by the museum’s founder, Donald Judd. Outside in the field, the sculptures are all made from concrete; inside, the pieces are made from aluminum.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Barbed wire catches the last few rays\u00a0of sunlight along the border of a West Texas ranch. | Photo by Compass + Twine<\/p><\/div>\n

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