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Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center

First reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious lights still defy explanation. The new viewing center, expanded to eight acres, features a viewing deck, rest room facilities, information about the Marfa lights, local flora and fauna and more. Located about eight miles east of Marfa on U.S. 67/90.

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Marfa, Texas

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Housed in the historic Charles Champion building, the museum shares its grounds with a water well used by Zachary Taylor's troops when Port Isabel served as a supply depot during the U.S./Mexican War. Built at the turn of the century, the structure served as a general store, post office, railroad depot, and at one time, the source of the only telephone in town. Nationally known for its fish mural painted in 1906. Exhibits include hands-on displays, audiovisual film interactives, original artifacts, rare documents and vintage photographs that tell the story of Port Isabel and area. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission fee. 317 Railroad Ave. 956/943-7602.

City: Port Isabel
Region: Gulf Coast

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