Such a fantastic visit. Fresh off of our Texas Cave Tours this was an amazing adventure. So many cool features to see. We truly enjoyed the self guided tour as you can take your time and enjoy the sites. I encourage you to take the natural entrance down as this is part of the whole adventure...its a little steep, and chilly once in the Cavern but a very cool experience....the elevator back to the top is a must.

I was amazed at the awesomeness of this self guided tour. I chose the elevator both ways to save time. Apparently I’d really does take about an hour to walk the mile down with grades reaching 20%. I speed walked through the actual caves in about 45 minutes, but rangers said on crowded days it can take 2 hours as the well maintained path is narrow. Must buy in advance. Lastly, I liked the shirts at the concession store in the cave more than those in the visitor center.

Underground marvels! Exploring the cavern system is always enjoyable for my spouse and me. During the Thanksgiving break last year, we had the chance to go to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Walking the natural entrance trail is a unique experience to us. Different formations of speleothems include stalactites, stalagmites, columns, soda straws, draperies, helictites, and popcorn can be found along this trail and within the caverns. It also features the immense Big Room, a massive limestone chamber. We spent around 4 hours to explore this natural landmark. Our favorites are the Fairyland, popcorn covered stalagmite and Lions tail which is formed by stalactite and popcorn. Despite its steep grade this self-guided path via the natural entryway is a must-do activity to observe the complex geological structures. There are places to sit and take rest and also have emergency phone to connect with the ranger. Wearing hiking boots or shoes with good traction is recommended. We used the elevator to return back to the top. The park is well-managed and preserved. The park rangers are very helpful. The visitor center provides a lovely selection of souvenirs and is quite informative. Once our under-ground tour ended, we spent a few more hours to see the above-ground beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape. We would probably return here for the bat flight viewing. I would advise making a trip to Carlsbad Caverns a top priority.

Visited today and the park is fully open and operating for visitors as of November 14. There was some confusion online about closures, but everything was running normally. We did the Big Room Trail and it took us about two hours to walk through. The rock formations were unbelievable and it truly felt like stepping into another world. A ranger at the entrance gave clear instructions before we started, which was helpful. We took the elevator back up at the end and it made the return very easy. A memorable experience and absolutely worth the visit

One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Photos do not communicate the pure size of the cavern. However, some things to keep in mind or that I would have done differently: I brought a jacket, and it ended up just getting in the way as it wasn’t very cold. I went just after it rained, and it still wasn’t slippery, so shoes with traction are recommended, but not necessary. You could probably go down there with sandals and be fine. The rangers try to scare you into taking the elevator (probably not on purpose) but do not take the elevator. The walk down is probably cooler than the actual attraction at the bottom. Bring water, as you could be down there for a while and get thirsty. Only about a bottle per person is fine. At the end, I walked back up the path instead of taking the elevator, and it was definitely strenuous but really cool to see how far you climbed. Please be quiet and point your flashlights at the ground, people basically yelling and shining their lights in your eyes and at the rocks sucked. All in all, amazing place with millions of years of history. Will stop by again for sure.

One of the few national parks I highly recommend! Try to go off season. We had sections all to our selves. Skip the elevator, the walk up and down is amazing.

Me the wife and our two children stopped by here yesterday and today since we all enjoyed the first visit since we are going to Roswell for the weekend and the family wanted to see the Caverns. It is very historical and very cool. Our autistic son really enjoyed it with all of the different views and cave forms.

This was a quiet and shaded location for lunch! While we were hear saw some beautiful birds. There was a short walk down a dirt road that lead to the springs. The springs were absolutely gorgeous! Would absolutely stop by again!

Beautiful and historic spot for a picnic. Tons of picnic tables surrounded by giant old cottonwood trees. Cool and breezy compared to the surrounding desert. Very nice vault toilets and plenty of trash receptacles. You can walk down the road a bit to see the actual spring and old Civilian Conservation Corps building. Plenty of informational signage all around.

My kids said there was a weird smell. I didn't smell it. I thought it was a beautiful place to visit in the beginning of May, when it was still cool. And we didn't see any snakes.

Very beautiful a must if you are visiting carlsbad caverns. If you appreciate nature this is a must.

Very beautiful- a welcome refuge from the dry range surrounding it and from the Permian Basin oilfield traffic. Excellent bird-watching (Blue Mockingbird, wow!) and a good picnic spot.

Don't miss this picnic area. The bird watching is excellent, the views most fine and the grounds clean and well kept. Day use only. You can camp on the nearby BLM land.

great spot. lot's of wild turkey in area. spring is very pretty draw's lots of wildlife for the water.

Cool spot to relax and eat either after you've come down the natural entrance or right before you leave. Sadly food selection is really lacking. They have ham or turkey sandwiches or salads for main meals. For snacks candy bars, some baked goods, small bags of chips, bottled soda and a few other small things. (At this time of posting 2023 sandwich costed $8.75, chips $1, brownie $4, soda $2.87, candy bar $2.19)

The caverns were amazing! Once in a lifetime experience. Food wasn't great and over priced and the bottom of the cavern, but we were famished and shared a sandwich. There are places to pull over on the road up to the caverns, we packed a cooler and pulled off for lunch with a view. Such an incredible experience! Highly recommend walking in!

Great place to visit, very large cavern. Highly recommend.

Absolutely beautiful. The area we stopped had bathrooms(not in the best condition). Kids got to run around and dogs are allowed!

The restaurant closes at 2 and they don’t sirve food at all, the cavern tickets stop selling at 2:30 and Google maps says at 5 so we made a long trip for nothing. Also, the bar fly. Bars not coming out, park ranger suggest to stay all night because u may see them go in and out during the nigh. No sell pol home allowed like if there was something u could take pictures of. Not worth it to make the trip so disappointed 😔

2 stars on the inconsideration alone. One thing that you hear about Carlsbad Caverns is that there is a lunchroom at the bottom leading you to believe that you can make the hour and a half trek and get something to eat before spending an hour touring the big room. If you take medicine, have blood sugar issues, or some other reason you can't wait to eat, you better eat before hand. It would be nice if they or the National Parks Service would let you know ahead of time.

Back in 1996 the lunch room at the bottom of the cavern had some really good food. But they have since shut it down. The fried chicken and other food being cooked at the bottom attracted wildlife into the cave so now they only serve refrigerated sandwiches, fruit cups and a few other items. I understand why but its just not the same anymore. We skiped the lunch down below and opted for a picnic at the tables near the parking lot. It has the best views.

Cool spot to relax and eat either after you've come down the natural entrance or right before you leave. Sadly food selection is really lacking. They have ham or turkey sandwiches or salads for main meals. For snacks candy bars, some baked goods, small bags of chips, bottled soda and a few other small things. (At this time of posting 2023 sandwich costed $8.75, chips $1, brownie $4, soda $2.87, candy bar $2.19)

The caverns were amazing! Once in a lifetime experience. Food wasn't great and over priced and the bottom of the cavern, but we were famished and shared a sandwich. There are places to pull over on the road up to the caverns, we packed a cooler and pulled off for lunch with a view. Such an incredible experience! Highly recommend walking in!

Great place to visit, very large cavern. Highly recommend.

Absolutely beautiful. The area we stopped had bathrooms(not in the best condition). Kids got to run around and dogs are allowed!

The restaurant closes at 2 and they don’t sirve food at all, the cavern tickets stop selling at 2:30 and Google maps says at 5 so we made a long trip for nothing. Also, the bar fly. Bars not coming out, park ranger suggest to stay all night because u may see them go in and out during the nigh. No sell pol home allowed like if there was something u could take pictures of. Not worth it to make the trip so disappointed 😔

2 stars on the inconsideration alone. One thing that you hear about Carlsbad Caverns is that there is a lunchroom at the bottom leading you to believe that you can make the hour and a half trek and get something to eat before spending an hour touring the big room. If you take medicine, have blood sugar issues, or some other reason you can't wait to eat, you better eat before hand. It would be nice if they or the National Parks Service would let you know ahead of time.

Back in 1996 the lunch room at the bottom of the cavern had some really good food. But they have since shut it down. The fried chicken and other food being cooked at the bottom attracted wildlife into the cave so now they only serve refrigerated sandwiches, fruit cups and a few other items. I understand why but its just not the same anymore. We skiped the lunch down below and opted for a picnic at the tables near the parking lot. It has the best views.

One of the most amazing places to experience the wonders of nature. I enjoyed sharing the experience with my daughter-in-law and granddaughter. After exploring the caves, we ended the evening watching the bats as they departed the cave for the night. The sounds of nature and star lit sky is worth the trip to Carlsbad Caverns. The Rangers are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Even though I use a cane for long walks, the self guided "Great Room" trek was AMAZING! There are sturdy, stainless steel handrails the entire way, so I probably would have been okay even without the cane. The areas where wheelchairs are prohibited are clearly marked. There are quite a few pull through parking spots for RVs, although it's a bit of a longer walk to the information center. This was also about the cleanest national park I have ever visited. There is an area next to the information desk that has a lot of exhibits and a movie theater that runs a very good 17 min video. I wish I would have done that first, as I found it answered many questions on my "self guided" tour.

I had been here 30 years ago, but this was my husband's first time. He is a disabled Vet that uses a Rollator walker. We rode the elevator down and up. There is only part of the cave accessible with a wheelchair or walker. What we were able to see this time was amazing. He took quite few pics and kept exclaiming......Wow, Oh My, Look at THAT!! I recommend to take your time and look around, rent the audio tour devices from the Bookstore. A lot of people on the paths were almost speed walking thru. They missed a lot. I have a pretty good imagination and "I saw" formations that looked like gnomes, like a rock man (almost like Fantastic Four character), the back of a woman with a fringed jacket and skirt climbing in a hole high up a wall. Again take your time....we entered at 9:30 and didn't come out til 2ish. We ate in the cafe part of the gift shop. Browsed the gift shop and bookstore (bookstore is a run by the Park and all profits go back into park) and made purchases in both.

The visitor center is very well organized and helpful. There are two rangers at the information desk who guide you through everything you need to know before entering the caverns. The ticket counter is easy to find and the entry fee is fifteen dollars per person for the self-guided tour. The exhibits inside are interesting, especially the large cave model and displays about the formations. There is also a good selection of souvenirs. A great place to start your visit and get all the details before heading into the caverns

My second time here. You must watch the evening Bat Flight! It’s a MUST! The cavern is amazing. If you’ve never been, but perhaps you’ve been in some big cathedrals, I want you to imagine the biggest cathedral you’ve ever been in, and multiply by 20 to 30 times that size. That’s the great room in Carlsbad! But even that doesn’t really begin to describe it. Is something you simply have to see in person. It’s jaw dropping!

Such a nice place, the Rangers were very nice and the gift store was plentiful. The cave it self is just beyond description. They have made it very safe and 75% is accessable by wheel chair. The Bat fight was fun and interesting.

Put this in your bucket list! Amazing park and caverns. The biggest cavern room in North America. If you’re fit and like to walk take the natural entrance and then you can use the elevator to get out. Gift shop is a must see! Buy a reservation online to speed up check in

Not open and phone disconnected. Can still see cars inside through a gap in the curtain but could not get in or find anyone. Shame. Looks interesting.

Amazing collection of classic cars! My kids loved the fire truck

Would have enjoyed it, states that it’s open, we finally arrived only to see that it isn’t. We called, no answer. Pretty disappointing. They need to update their google :hours of business.

Can't share details because they weren't open. Bummer love vars and was one of 2 things to see

Awesome experience! Very kind owner!!

Please update y'all's hours on Google.. We drove 3 hours to just be disappointed that y'all were closed when it said y'all were open.

Looooooove coming here! Now with the second building they have expanded the amazing collection! It's a must see!

If you are visiting Pecos, Texas you ought to go see this museum. It's a collection of artifacts from the region. You get to see a glimpse of how people survived the unforgiving West Texas landscape. It's a little bit chaotic in some spots but it's educational and very interesting for the most part. If I had a suggestion for the museum it would be to look into offering an audio tour. I'm sure there's a lot that could be shared with visitors via an audio experience.

The admission charge is $10/person and $1 less for those 65 and older. We've spent more than an hour here, thisy the admission charge is very reasonable. This museum has good compendium of historical items from Pecos and surrounding areas. The museum could use bit of maintenance and some of the exhibits are in need of attention. The attendants were very friendly and were very helpful with the tips on getting the most of the exhibits across the three floors of this museum.

Such an incredible collection of artifacts and memorabilia of life way out west. Super friendly and helpful museum staff, too. Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Pecos for some reason.

Delightful and varied exhibits! Allow 2 or 3 hours to look through it. Check out the gift shop, they have some good items!

The lady who works it is Very nice and informative. $8 entry, open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm 3 floors of interesting 1800s and 1900s stuff. My brother told me I should go and I'm glad I did...Loved It❣️

The highlight of our trip. Showed great insight into the life on the frontier and in Pecos over all. All items were well preserved and one got to appreciate just how tough the early folks were and how difficult life was.The places aura was amazing and being a western fiction fan I took my sweet time enjoying the place. Would love to visit again

I thought this museum would just be west Texas history. Yes, this museum has that. However, I didn't realize that it also covers history of the town itself. Even recent history, from the last 50 years. Very informative, and bigger than I expected. You could easily spend a couple of hours here, if you read most of what is available. I recommend it, if you're in town.

I have planned all my trip around this museum. I called like asked on the door, and Barbara showed really quickly. She really loves the museum, she explains everything, ask about where you are from... She is a really lovely lady. She also explains me how to get to the place where was his house initially. A must visit for the real Roy Orbison's fans like me :)

I didn't get to go inside, but it's a really neat little spot. Took a few pictures and listened to some of Roy's music as I drove back through this sleepy little Texas town.

Wow! This museum was awesome! I called to Debbie and she could came to the place after few minutes! At the window there is other volunteers numbers, if some one do not have time? Debbie told good history from Roy. Starting from his young age. I am not showing pictures here, you got to go there if interested. But ofcource there was that sad accident, were Roys first wife Claudette died😭 And yes, she told the burying place too and it is at Westwood Village Memorial park! An unmarked grave, please make marking to maps if some one nows better? And then I saw something extra rare! Signatures from Beatles band! Song writer Carl Perkings gaved that present to Roy. And I left my only Finland flag there as present too and I attacted a greeting poster there too: Fan with greetings from Finland: Henri😊 And I did not know that; I was only visitor from Finland! Leaving flag there was like a singh from God! Like from sing; Only the lonely😊 Maybe not need to be lonely long time any more😊 And Debbie gaved Roys sunclasses for taking a foto with "paper" Roy, what a great foto to remember!

Apparently, Google is listing this as "Permanently Closed" that is not true, I called the Wink, Texas City Hall and was advised that all I had to do was call one of the numbers on the notice on the door and that someone would come and open it up for a tour. Will be there tomorrow (August 5, 2022) and will update Update: We arrived around noon and called Barbara who came in a very short amount of time. As a long time fan of Roy Orbison since the 60's this was on my bucket list. This is a small building but Barbara gave us an excellent tour and is very knowledgeable about Orbison time in Wink. If you're an Orbison fan it's well worth the visit, they have a pair of Orbison's sunglasses donated by his wife. A map in the museum has pins representing visitors from all over the world. I was particularly impressed with the representation from the country of my birth - England. This museum is open on a call basis, just call one of the numbers on the door.

Make sure to call ahead if you want a tour, which I can only assume would take less than 10 minutes due to the fact that it is only one small room in an old strip of mostly vacant buildings. Still, it is a very interesting spot relevant to the upbringing of an absolute icon of American music. If you find yourself nearby, stop in and take your chances. It's a fun, quirky oddity in the vastness of West Texas.

Very nice museum in the town of Wink. This is the place where Roy Orbison spent his childhood. He said that there wasn't much in Wink other than oil and sand back then and that still holds true as you still see a large number of trucks hauling sand to be used for fracking.

Actually, we didn’t know to call ahead for someone to open the museum and the docent on duty was out of town. It looked cool from the storefront windows, though.

We drove here to visit the place and it was closed. Hours were posted and they were to be open.

Ok so I live in monahans for my whole life and I've never been here until my grandma took me and when I tell you this place is amazing it is but if I were you I would not go in the house alone because it is a bit haunted. Fun fact my grandma used to babysit in that same house but she said it looked different when she baby-sat but it is a (usually) free fun thing to do so if your close to monahans or in monahans I would go check it out if you do I hope you have a much fun as I did bye

Very cool guns.

Very interesting and informative

Love it

Nice displays in the visitor center. It would have been neat to see it before it's been mostly filled in due to nature. Still worth a stop. Donations appreciated.

If you come, don't expect to walk into a deep crater because it has been mostly filled in over the many years since this was created. However, there is a trail that allows you to walk over the filled in areas with historical information from the research that was done many years ago. The trail leads you into and around the outer edge of the crater and into a museum. I was surprised that the museum was opened on July 4th. Inside you can read more about the crater, see artifacts, and learn more about the site.

Other than my daughter and future son in law finding a puppy (pic of puppy at vet next day)that was dumped....it was a very interesting place!

Two craters formed as a result of meteor impacts. Note that the craters, while large, are mostly filled in.

Located just outside of Odessa, TX, 3 miles South of I-20. It was very easy to locate, and is well worth the visit if you are in the area. Unlike the Barringer Crater in AZ, this is not a family owned cash grab. It's free admission, has a small, but interesting museum, and they rely heavily on donations and sales to maintain the place. The site actually has two impact craters, one which is completely filled in and one that is mostly filled. They have a footpath around the crater rim area with plenty of informational signs. As you leave the site, there are signs designating the bodies of our solar system. It's crazy to think about the scale of it. The inner rocky planets and sun were all located within about 200 feet of another, and three miles later there's Pluto.

Interesting details on the impact site. Short trail through the depressions. Lots of rocks to look at 👍🏻. Covered picnic tables. Museum is closed on Mondays.

Neat stop if you have the time....they think the meteor hit 50,000 years ago and initially created a 100 foot deep crater....which has sine filled in to only 6 feet deep...interesting to see and it's free. Pay attention to the small planet signs on the right side of the road when you leave for a real life example of how far apart the planets are.

Pretty sick mall with good vibes. Library book vending machine, massage chairs, roller rink, and some cool classic cars all around. Didn't find anything worth purchasing, but the vibe is great.

Lots of Martin guitars. Lots of other brand-name guitars. Some interesting instruments, such as dulcimer’s, ukuleles, banjos. Not what I would consider a very good store to buy from. Prices were high.

Music City Mall is an amazing place for shopping, walking, or just hanging out. It is a large mall with tons of great stores and shops. The food court is huge and has a lot of excellent options as well. Great place for adults and kids alike. Absolutely so much to do and see.

It is fun. It has a lot of children's stuff. There's a lot of stuff that I shop for it there and we get some toys for my kids and we've been wanting to try this new dragon's breathing.

Its so hot in there. But they have some good stores not the normal store we are used to but I enjoyed it. They need to bump the AC on though I was sweating in there.

Honestly not a bad little mall. Has that 90's vibe. No complaints here.

Very nice place to shop and walk around

It's a very nice photo place. It was literally on the way to us, so we stopped for some pictures. It's built inside the university. No waiting. Free.

Really cool place to go check out I was in town for work looking for something to do awesome to walk around and see that

Cool attraction by UT Permian Basin Outside of the stones themselves, there’s a couple informational placards on the history of Stonehenge and how this replica was put together

It's free, easy to get to, has plenty of parking, and is a really cool monument to UT Permian's Art Department--pun intended. There's a nice paved walking path around it and several benches interspersed. There's even a tree swing nearby. If you're in Odessa, why not swing by and take a look?

Free, amazing Stonehenge Replica. Quiet on the Sunday morning we were traveling. Nice campus of UTPB.

This was way better than what I expected. The sheer size of the stones were very impressive. There are a lot of facts spread out around the exhibit detailing the history of Stonehenge. It is located at the entrance of the University of Texas Permian Basin. Parking was super easy and was not a problem at all. We came on a Thursday and there was no one else visiting but the weekends could be different, especially in warmer months. A really neat place to visit!

Very cool structure in Midland, Texas. Theres plenty of parking in the school parking lots and no entry fee. Theres a paved walkway for easy access. A very cool spot to stop by for a few pictures to explore!

My visit to the Ellen Noël Art Museum in Odessa, TX, was inspiring and peaceful. 🖼️✨ The galleries were beautifully curated, showcasing both local talent and captivating traveling exhibits. The atmosphere was quiet yet full of creative energy, making it easy to lose track of time while exploring. A hidden West Texas gem worth visiting!

Wow!!! What a great place in Odessa! Parking was easy. The staff was super friendly and helpful! And finally the art of Salvador Dali was COOOOL!!! This was a very affordable family destination that was extremely enjoyable. We are lucky to have this place!

Wow! This is a must-see for both visitors and locals. Enjoy free entry to this museum which boasts multiple galleries both permanent and changing. Right now the Texas photography exhibit was so moving. The outdoor sculpture garden is a sensory experience appealing to the eyes, ears and sense of touch. Kids and adults will love the gift shop. Ask for a tour if available the education staff is superb. The museum offers monthly educational activities and summer programming as well.

I got to see Tom Lea's "Stampede" in person!! I like this museum, it is small, quiet, and cost $0 to get in. Beautiful permanent collection, and I saw Diana Kersey sculptures in the other gallery. I also loved the garden. A peaceful area to listen to birds and admire nature and art.

Enjoyed the history of art, in an annual line. Very creative. And support for LOCAL and West Texas was alive and well

My sister-in-law recommend visiting here while on our annual Christmas trip to Odessa to meet family/friends. Lucky us they had this special exhibit on hand of wedding dresses. Lots of craftsmanship apparent with early 18th century lace used. Be sure to vote for your favorite dress in the two galleries. Exhibit is free.

Very clean and great lay out . Worth going and it’s free . Even has a kids room.

Good experience, getting inside the event was fast, they have a little bar, clean bathrooms, nice theater, chairs are a little tight and no cup holders, with everyone having drinks, cup holders need to be added. But it's a nice place and I like it! They have a liquor bar too, cranberry Vodka, crown n coke, snacks, beer etc!

Wonderful, truly amazing, beautiful experience with everyone to watch the fabulous miss Theresa Caputo, and yes, it was a truly beautiful and heartwarming experience. Thank you so much Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center and your team, and thank you Theresa Caputo and all your team as well. Thank you, beyond the words, thank you!!! So happy, thank you! Warmest regards to all. Namaste and be safe. God bless all. 🙏🏼🐾🌻🍀🐚🪷🪽

Always love going and watching a show at the Wagner. I've seen musicians, bands, comedians and so on here at the Wagner Noel and its always great.

Great venue. Amazing friendly staff. Talented symphony. Such a beautiful evening.

Took the wife on a treck across Central Texas to see a band perform. It was a bit of a journey to get there, but we'll worth it! We stayed in hotel down the road from the venue. The roads to the parking lots were bring worked on, so there was a bit of confusion on where to turn to get to the lot. Once inside, access to our seats was easy, and close to the performance. We had a great time! Plenty of parking. The location was clean and well maintained. I would visit again if there was another big act in town! Great place to see shows!

Me and my wife has been there twice. Once to see Jeff Dunham and his puppets it was great and then May 2nd we went to see Theresa Caputo and we had a great time

Honestly The venue itself is fine, but the bartending staff completely ruined the experience. I had to repeat my drink order multiple times, waited in line so long I missed 30 minutes of the show, and then was randomly cut off for no reason. The bartender taking my order was dismissive, unprofessional, and clearly didn’t care. Terrible service from the bar staff — definitely needs to be addressed.

I've been here for a few years and I've just now found this place recently and I love it the highway is loud but there's no where else like this in midland so I don't mind. Great place to walk around and view nature, and if you're like me, it's great for photos to.

The place is for the greenery lovers around the west Texas. I visited on a weekend during the month of April. I think it would get better when there will some rain. The place has about 2mile roundabout trail. Very calm and shady to walk. There are observation points along the trail for bird watching and maybe some wildlife. I was lucky to see a bunny during my walk. 😊👍

Beautiful preserve, does not look like midland at all. Very well maintained and the trail is about 1.5 miles. Saw plenty of nature and they have a pond.

Beautiful and convenient place to easily escape and enjoy nature. Walking path is a little over a mile and well taken care of. Lots of shade trees. A bird watching area. Occasional signs introduce native plant and animal life and readily identify species your likely to see.

Great little place to get in contact with mother nature. Nice walking ways all around. Depends on when you visit, you can spot lots of butterflies, dragonflies, ducks, & different types of birds. Unfortunately some of the areas have been getting really noisy by the surroundings businesses. No to many quiet & peaceful spots anymore. I have to admit. It would be great if they would open the park up a little time before sunrise.

It is very relaxing to walk those trails and be in touch with nature.

A nice nature area in the middle of an urban landscape. It reminded me that you can always find wildlife even in the midst of a city.

My family and I absolutely love the Children’s Museum at the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas. We’ve visited on both paid days and Free Sundays, and it’s always been a fantastic experience. I have a 3-year-old and a 13-year-old, and I’ve been bringing them since they were little. They both enjoy exploring the entire space, engaging with all the interactive exhibits. My youngest son had an absolute blast, and my oldest still loves it just as much. One of the highlights for us is the train shack outside, which especially captured my oldest’s attention. The staff member there was enthusiastic, taking the time to play “I Spy” with the kids, which truly enhanced our experience. The staff is friendly, and the museum is always clean, making it a comfortable and welcoming environment for families. For adults, the art displays are stunning. Every time we visit, there’s something new, and the exhibits never fail to amaze. Even my kids love to engage with the art and statues, which is wonderful to see. We always make sure to visit the planetarium building too, it’s a must! I’m so thankful that Midland, Texas, has such enriching places like this for our kids to enjoy and learn. We will continue to make this a family tradition for years to come.

Really great a good mix of indoor & outdoor interactive installations. Things for kids & adults. We particularly enjoyed finding out abt the history of Midland.

Nice place to visit, but misnamed. It's not a museum; it's an art gallery and has little to do with the Southwest other than being physically located in Texas. The mansion is nice, but it's not set up as a house but rather more of the art gallery. Price is reasonable and includes the children's museum and planetarium. They might want to change the name to the "Turner Gallery" or something that is a little more accurate to describe the place.

What a great place! I love the local artists’ collection!

First time visiting Midland, TX and came across this hidden gem!! Amazing photography exhibit of photography from Frida Kahlo's collection and several pieces of artist Tom Lea's awesome work!!

The farmers market is here every Saturday for the summer. What a find. Buy some homemade watermelon jam, some fresh bread, and sit under a shady tree outside the beautiful building to eat it! What more can one need Saturday morning. Oh yeah, and there's an entire museum/planetarium here too.

This is so unethical and cruel! The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, plans to force an elephant to paint, take photos with the public, and perform other circus-style tricks at an upcoming fundraising event.

Great little museum very interesting. Nice guided tour from Erin.

“My time at the Bush family home museum was truly meaningful. I’m incredibly grateful to the director, staff, and everyone who helps preserve and share the legacy of the Bush family. Thank you for your warmth, knowledge, and dedication—you created such a welcoming and enriching experience that I’ll always remember.”

The Bush Family Home in Midland and the adjacent library with memorabilia were wonderful. It was a trip down nostalgia lane and a great insight into the families of two of our famous presidents. Highly Recommended!!!

It was fun and loved the historical tour, and the tour guide was really nice and since there is like 2-4 people there an hour you don’t have to worry about waiting a long time (just pay and you don’t have to wait at all) and overall it was worth it. That’s why I give this place 5 Stars

Pretty cool small museum. Nice location with easy access. Plenty of street parking. Beautiful area with lots of great history. Learned a lot of interesting things at this place. Definitely recommend a quick visit if you are in the area.

We spent an informative hour touring the home. My wife and I were the only people on the tour, so we were able to ask lots of questions. Our guide was knowledgeable and very patient with us. Although he wasn't my favorite president, I always find that visiting their homes gives me a better understanding of the person that they became. There is no substitute for seeing the place itself, so you can get some hands-on history. This modest home, although upscale for 1950 Midland Texas, left me with a strong impression, stronger than any biography. Someone commented that there isn't a lot of history here. I disagree. There is a huge amount of history here. This home has been lovingly restored to the original condition, filled with period pieces, and appears very much like the original photos. I loved the 1950 refrigerator from Laura Bush's childhood home, which still works. I wish I had one of those-it is better than any modern fridge, with a foot operated door opener, lazy susan shelving and beautiful style. But most of all, it still works!

The place is well kept. It's great place for kids to learn and see the home, Mr George Bush grew up as a kid. He was a fantastic 43rd President of America

A modern museum with interactions interested for children from 3 to 93 y.o. It's definitely worth seeing.

We absolutely loved this museum! My family and I visited from El Paso and we were very surprised as to how nice and how interactive this museum is. It is definitely a must see when visiting Midland. It is extremely informative in a very fun way for an all family experience. Their customer service is also amazing. My son unfortunately forgot his phone at the museum and the staff were so very kind to mail us the phone and so very nice to include a post card.

Must see, must visit! Great museum, great experience! Beautiful!!!

They are a Harvest Host. We stayed in our Motorhome in their parking lot. I bought gifts in their gift shop. The museum is very educational.

Awesome museum, I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did!! Definitely recommend visiting!

We had an amazing time! I was pleasantly surprised by how much was in this museum’s collection! A great spot for anyone whether you’re a fan of science, history, art or just looking for some fun!

Very neat museum to go through. This is probably the best Harvest Host we have stayed at yet. Other then a little road construction that made the GPS a little loopy getting off the HWY, it was very easy to get to and the large open parking lot made it easy as well. though we arrive later in the afternoon and didn’t get to spend as much fine as we would have liked in the museum, we did get to walk the grounds for a while and look at all the older machinery. We will definitely make another stay when we are back in the region.

Very interesting museum. Docent told the story of the WW2 bomber training. Leashed dogs are allowed inside the hanger. Planes and other exhibits mostly inside, a few planes parked outside.

A small free aircraft museum with few exhibits but great. Our teenaged boys were thrilled about being able to climb inside the B52 cockpit. Martha and Amber were great. A small gift shop with very reasonably priced gifts. A must see if you’re traveling by I-20 west of Dallas. The only issue was Google map took us to the wrong side of the museum so we had to drive around to find the entrance side.

I appreciated the introduction from the attendant. The museum is not really big but it's full of history. The two cockpits that are available to sit in were great. I'm glad I stopped in, and they have this free to the public.

We spent one night alongside 4 other rigs. It was pretty level and we felt safe. Unfortunately we arrived after the museum closed and they weren’t open the next day. I’d suggest a way to donate be offered. The only negative was when trying to walk our dog there were mostly stickers/burrs in the few grass areas. We appreciate the hospitality.

We stayed overnight as a Harvest Host member. Then I visited the museum in the morning. What a great display and an opportunity to crawl into a cockpit of a B52! The staff was informative and friendly. They really welcome you! The parking spot was perfect. Flat, quiet and well lit with security lighting. We were among four other RV's.

Great Museum. Wonderful History. Superb ladies who work there. Wonderful gift shop.

Fantastic museum and staff. They were so welcoming. We stayed here through Harvest Hosts and loved it. Would stay here again. The museum is a beautiful restoration of the old AFB. Getting to go inside the cockpit of an old B-52 was amazing. It's a must visit museum if you're in Texas.

I never thought to come here, but we were driving through and stopped at the overlook. It was soooo pretty! We saw a big dust devil in the background! It's amazing how far you can see!

Very nice park to walk around with some really nice views (even though it's a combination of city and nature). Make sure to be hydrated and have water when you go. The big loop isn't hard but it can get you in some spots with the loose rock and changes in elevation. They unfortunately do not have a park store so I can't add to my collection but they do have a nice little play area for kids and a good amount of covered seating/picnic spots.

Great for trail running. Good cell reception. Only a handful of technical areas. Highly recommend.

The beauty of the water and rocks was stunning. The lovely metal sculptures depicted the history of the area and the plaques told more of the story by the limestone amphitheater. I wish I lived closer so I could see the events held in that lovely place. I was also impressed see the multiple playground and picnic areas all throughout the park.

Was surprised Headquarters was closed...and no staff anywhere...few visitors were paying the park fee. Lots of hikers and cars driving to see the views of the city .

Nice to get outdoors to walk or bike the different trails.

This was actually a very pleasant surprise. The website for this park really doesn't do it justice. It's very, very small, but in spite of this they managed to produce around 7 to 8 miles of very enjoyable walking/hiking trails. It's also very easy to find from I-20. Google says that this is a 24 hour park, but that is not the case. Its open to the public from 8am to 10pm. There is no fee for entry, no check-in process. There is a playground up by the rangers headquarters if you have kids. The view is amazing all around on the paved trail, which runs much higher than the more primitive outer loop trail. The outer loop trail brings you closer to nature than does the paved loop trail.

It's $5 per person. They have a full snack bar complete with fountain drinks, hot food, candy, and ice cream. The snack bar does accept cards and tap to pay. Multiple lifeguards on duty. Pavillions are available to rent by time slots through the city. The entire complex is available to rent out for private events as well. Great place for families!

We had a blast at the pool! They have a good size splash area and small slides for yonder children. Lazy river and the slides are so fun for big kids and adults too. The admission fee was very reasonable for the quality! There were shaded areas which were nice but the ground gets very hot and you need water shoes or flip flops to walk around comfortably. I wish they are open through end of August!

Such a fun little aquatic center! 2 big slides, a lazy river, a splash pad, a toddler slide area, and a ropes obstacle course! The pool doesn't get more than about 4ft and feels perfect in the hot weather!

First time being here was awesome. It looked rather busy but it was plenty big enough for the kids to play and enjoy themselves (even the adults!). There was plenty to keep the kids entertained. Definitely a must for the summer!

Great for the price..... .the food and drinks are cheep won't hurt the pocket book

Its closed and i came from out of town with my 6 kids. Very disappointed. Its destroyed and mosy likley wont be open all of 2019. My kids are very upset.

First time since they first opened years ago, it was a great family experience! Snack bar is fairly priced but need better system lines are way too long to be in 💯 degree weather! Restrooms needs to be tended too more frequently, they need a full time janitor during business hours. Life guards are kids themselves, they need Older life guards to be able to handle the younger generation. They need a better system for checking personal bags.. again need Adults at the check point.

It was smaller than I thought it would be, and they are no longer connected to the Potten house. But we enjoyed learning more of the history of Big Spring and Rodeo.

Small but interesting museum. Helpful & friendly staff.

Big Spring is proud of it's very interesting Heritage Museum. It is well worth a visit! Great photo ops as well!

Loads of information about the history of Big Spring and a ton of artists and events always going down. Killing time you needs to just check it out.

They have been making updates and I have to say as much as I liked it before I Love it now! It is filled with truck history and had unique and beautiful gifts to buy They feature artists, local events, community events and they have a hands on display in the oil display. More things they I can remember Sheryl if one of the sweetest, friendliest person you could meet. The Museum is so open and generous to the community. For several years they have allowed my Quilting Guild to display Quilts we have sold tickets to raffle for various fund raisers. They have the tree lights each year kid friendly events and so much more. Check them out they are amazing!

We are driving cross country and needed a break. We pulled off and this was the only open ‘attraction’. We were greeted by Cheryl, the nicest and sweetest lady we’ve met so far. She was knowledgeable and fun to talk to, also humorous and kind. The museum is small, but pretty cool. We were grateful for the break and the peek into this part of the world, as well as the hospitality of Cheryl.

Very friendly and helpful "curator" let us in for free when we arrived 45 minutes before closing. We were impressed enough by the exhibits that we paid when we left. Surprisingly good fine art collection, plus the expected history.

Nice overnight stop on our way going west. Park was quiet with few campers. Bathrooms were clean & satisfactory. We saw lots of rabbits running around. Enjoyed this stop.

First time camping with my travel trailer here and had a great time, grounds were very clean and Tyler at the office was very helpful and gave me all the information I needed to find the perfect spot to camp at near the shower/restroom building also glad dogs are allowed on leashes! We’ll be back !

Traveling to the barren flat land that is west Texas, It may seem that the artistic hand of God was suddenly distracted and hopped over to Colorado. Nesetked in these flat lands - - some 11 mikes offf the main hwy - Is a camping oasis known as Lake Colorado City State Park. The park was empty except one other camper causing a welcomed quote to settle up on me as I gazed out the window towards the lake that was fronted by cactus and other sharp leaves desert plants. The day Rea is well thought out with family areas spaced adequately to provide for some privacy. Individual family areas are equipped with a covered picnic table and BBQ cast iron BBQ grill. There is a spacious boat ramp and parking lot, and a kyack launching area. Keep your food in the car until your ready to eat because the Bees will swarm it and you. Quaint Small cabins lined the beach front and are most likely rented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Wildlife includes assorted birds rabbits, Armedilla road runners all of which are not aFraid of humans. I've never seen a road runner stand still on the road before. Food should be secured in your vehicle after dinner to avoid the wild rabbits or other wildlife from eating it.

I stopped here to stretch my legs on my way back to DFW. Not far off I-20. I hiked on the trails and they are pretty cool. There is a loop through a bunch of cactus which line a lot of the trail. Then there is an out and back trail along the edge of the water. Not the most scenic place with power infrastructure nearby but as far the trails go, I'd recommend a short stop.

My husband and I are avid campers in our teardrop camper. We often stay at National and State parks. We stayed at this park Friday August 22. We knew we would be a late arrival after 930pm and started calling the park early Friday around noon. We called until 430pm then tried the after hours number. There was no answer at either number. We arrived and followed the map to our site that was provided on the website. Set up was quick and easy. We headed over to the showers, there was no outside lights around the restroom. It was completely dark walking up to the building. I would expect a motion detector light at least, A motion light would at least turn on the porch area when we walk up. The restroom needs major attention. There was mud dauber nest in the corners of the restroom in several places. The restroom stall have a large hole between the stalls that prevents privacy. The restroom was stocked with soap and the water was hot for the shower. Our site was nice and the park was quiet. We have stayed at many Texas State parks and this was not what we expected.

We only stayed one night, since we were travelling on our way to Utah. But, we had a blast in this beautiful park with very clean restrooms. The amount of birds was amazing!! And the hiking trails are a lot of fun.

Located a few miles south of the I20, Lake Colorado City State Park is a good place to swim. People usually say that lake water is not clear, but that is true of any lake. So set your expectation and you will enjoy it. We were able to get campsites right on the water and that made a difference for us because we swam at every opportunity we got. We interacted with the rangers because we were able to perform a service project here. Our crew of 8 young men and 5 adults were able to repaint one of the larger pavilions after sanding and stripping the paint. It took us an hour and a half to complete the task. Our young men enjoyed the service provided and the rangers were very appreciative of our efforts. There were working restrooms and showers so that was great. There were dumpsters located in the campgrounds so we didn't have to pack out our trash.

I been coming here to watch big movies since I was born here in Snyder TX in 1998. Enjoyed every second of it but I have to say a few things that need a major improvement. The area where you check in needs some major renovation. The floor is cracking and really starting to show its age, same for the restrooms. Other than that everything else is fine. The big screen areas are big enough to fit dozens of people, great sound, great detail on screen, seats are kinda comfortable and the snack area has a large selections of food and drinks to buy from. Plus the staff are friendly, same for the owner. Only problem with this place it really needs a renovation, time for some improvements please because it’s been several decades!.

The worker named Lauren was SO RUDE and we had to wait 10 minutes while the movie was going to get service from her while she say there on the counter on her phone, then we went another time and had the same experience. She gave us dirty looks both times and even insulted one of us. This has happened over 3 times at this point and she still act that way.

The overall presentation when you first walk in is kinda bad. It needs a make over or remodeling. The floors are absolutely terrible. I will say that the seats were comfortable, but the sound was terrible. It wasn't any different than watching TV at home. They need to offer more than popcorn & candy. That's so 1980's. Offering pickles in a sandwich bag just didn't get it for me.

This place has been, more or less, the same since I was a kid. Something fun to do when you want to get out of the house, especially during the heat of the summer. Decent variety of snacks and drinks to choose from and the employees are nice.

I was pleasantly surprised by this theater. There are only two theaters and the concessions area seemed...lacking. I usually avoid the high price of theater food, so I can't speak to the quality there. The price was dirt cheap! I'm used to spending $10/person in bigger cities, but for myself and my daughter to see a movie on a Monday night, it was only $9. So, I was expecting a lousy theater. I was shocked again. The seats weren't super snazzy, but for the price they were great. The screen was decent for the theater. I was even more shocked by their sound system. There was pretty good surround sound, as well, and in the movie we watched, Toy Story 4, the movie took advantage of the surround sound and it was a fun treat. I highly recommend this place for the price and the quality of the theater. I can't really speak to the concessions stand, but I'm sure it's typical faire at a theater. I hope this helps someone.

I drove thirty minutes to watch justice league at this theater. After arriving, a sign on the door says they will not be showing justice league. The website held no indication of this, so I just wasted my time and gas. That being said, overall this theater is great. The bathrooms are clean, chairs are comfy, popcorn is absolutely delicious, and the people are friendly. But they seriously need to update their website more often.

Not the greatest cinema in the world but for the price of admission great value. And you don't have to drive 80 miles. Snacks are much more reasonable than other cinemas. Never had a problem with staff always been helpful to me.

Worth the drive from wherever you are!! Enormous selection of fabric, in the most warm & welcoming shop. Hope, the owner, is lots of fun and willing to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Located on Snyder's historic downtown square. Quilters this shop is not to be missed!!!!

Such a cute store! Was hard to notice from the outside, but precious inside!

My wife truly loves your store. She said she never met nicer people and that you had such a variety of fabric and everything you would need !

Wonderful selection of fabric. Friendly staff and owner. Drive to Snyder from Abilene just to go to this shop.

Went in for Row by Row. The owner is so friendly & helpful. A new favorite quilt store for me.

Super selection, location & owner! Top quality fabrics & notions.

Has a great selection of fabric and service was awesome!

Thankful we found this hidden gem in Snyder - the mammoth tusk alone is worth the stop!🦣

Great place, friendly staff, plenty to see, cool gift shop. Would definitely revisit. If you are interested in history and want to learn about the history of Scurry County, highly recommended.

Cute little museum with lots of history! They also have rotating exhibitions in the museum.

I really enjoy this museum. They do a great job of showcasing the important events in Scurry county history, and have a good selection of temporary exhibits and events that keep the community coming back. And a big part of the draw is the staff. Their enthusiasm for the museum makes visiting there a real joy.

The museum is constantly updating exhibits and putting new things on display. They also have speakers every month. And even a little museum store with unique items. To top it all off the admission to the museum and the presenters are FREE

Really nice hidden gem right here in Snyder. Free to go see but we couldn't help but make a donation. Our church went to see the latest exhibits which were paintings by Mr William Moorman of Snyder. Amazing!

The art exhibits look amazing and there is always something new to experience. The main gallery exhibits are in English and Spanish. Staff is highly professional and very friendly. Nice casual atmosphere.

This great museum shows the role women pilot played in aviation during WWII. You’ll learn about their training, their relationships to each other and the community around. If you so fancy, you can also try a flight simulator. The museum has plenty to see, allow a couple of hours. In this day and age, it is certainly important to highlight how our sisters, mothers, daughters can be inspiring… Please go!

If I could give this museum 10 stars I would! My husband and 20 month old girl stopped by over Memorial Day weekend and we loved the museum! The staff were extremely kind and very attentive to our 20 month old. They gave her bracelets to play with and the exhibits were kid friendly as well- they even put a nice booklet signed by an actual WASP! Great museum and great staff!

It’s a fantastic place to stop learn about our woman pilots from world war 2 and all they did for the war

A beautiful museum showing the roles women played in aviation during WWII. They not only showcased the important women who moved mountains during that time, but they also incorporated differrnt simulations so that you could get a sense and feel on how the women trained at the base, what their rooms looked like, and how close of a friendship and bond they all truly had. It's such an amazing and beautiful piece of history.

An impressive part of history. Recognition was long overdue. Where's the trip, and the visit. Plenty of tickets available at the door.

The best aviation museum for women have seen yet. Great staff and meticulous detail of this historic program.

A great piece of history and super interesting to learn more about the role women played in aviation during WWII. I didn't know anything about this program or the women in it before coming to Sweetwater, and I am glad to have stopped here. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable and you could tell cared about the history and information here. All four of the aircraft still operate and I wish I could've have been here to see one of them in action! Anyone passing by the area should stop in and take the time to learn about these amazing people.

Beautiful park! Good for walking break during our road trip

This park had a great playground for toddlers and older kids (the sign says ages 2-12), and a great place to walk a dog on a leash!

This is where I walk the track.The track alone is a quarter mile.So four rounds makes one mile, they have workout centers and two splash pads for little kids.The city pool's only open during the summer.And we are literally a stone's throwaway from the nolan county coliseum, it's an amazing place.The city's worked really hard to give people a place to go.And really just work out and get healthy.A safe place that you can put on your headphones and get out of your own head for a little while.

Really nice park for kids to play, but needs water fountains and more shade

Nicest park in town. We only pass through Sweetwater, get sandwiches & take the here for lunch. Always a shaded table available so far.

Love the new spray ground! It is wonderful addition to the park and of course refreshing for all from kids to adults

Child Friendly and especially Pet friendly, my Neices play for hours and hours especially like it when it's cold.

This museum is amazing and has had alot of great improvements! Lesley keeps this place running in tiptop shape and truly cares about everyone who walks through the doors. We have had alot of fun at the Halloween event & here recently they offered a fun summer camp for children!

My family, friends and myself LOVE the Pioneer Museum brought my Neices & there was a scavenger hunt so so so much fun.

Didn't get to visit it's closed on Mondays, but did get hours of operation

Lots of interesting things to look at, tons of history in there, Lesley does a great job giving tours and informing about all of the history there regarding the home, the family and the town. Also, everyone going bananas over the post from a former employee, listen up. It was months ago and she is now a FORMER employee. Don't take it out on the staff there now. She is a truly wonderful human being that is deeply kind and caring.

This is such a wonderful quaint small town museum! Leslie was out tour guide and it was clear she loves her hometown and knows its history. It's free though accepts donations.

Well obviously the people that work there are low class... and I’m sure the pioneer museum could care less... don’t waste your time

Awesome place must see

Awesome historic site and museum. The gun collection is unbelievable. A must visit

One of the coolest forts I've been to!! Definitely recommend setting aside at least an hour or two to see and enjoy the whole place!!

We stopped in without knowing anything about Fort Chadbourne, and we were really glad we did. The fort exceeded our expectations and the staff was exceptionally nice and took the time to show us around personally. The museum is much more than we expected with a lot of very interesting exhibits and an entertaining film. The fort and stagecoach stop are partially reconstructed. It’s a great stop for anyone interested in western history. Admission is free but a $10 donation is suggested.

If you're into frontier history, or even US history, at all this is a must see. I was fortunate enough to meet the owners and tour with an individual that did much of the restoration work. The fort has some fascinating history and stories. Also, if you're coming from tbe south google will guide you to a cemetery nearby, keep going about another mile to the entrance.

What a hidden gem! The visitor center is fantastic—packed with fascinating artifacts, and the 20-minute introductory video is a must-see. I was genuinely in awe of the weapons collection on display. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend making time to stop by. It’s absolutely worth it!

A hidden treasure to be sure. If you like Texas history and can imagine the inhospitable terrain and conditions of the era, this is an amazing find. Privately owned and operated, it is definitely not your typical museum. Their historical gun collection is one of the most unique I have experienced. You can’t go wrong making this a stop on your west Texas tour!

Amazing collection of historic artifacts and historical structures! Worth the time to visit and browse through. Very polite staff who made me feel comfortable and welcomed! Truly a gem hidden away in the middle of the vast desert of western Texas! Gun enthusiasts will be amazed by their cool collection!