related items of interest. Donations accepted. I-20 Exit 108 west of Odessa. 432/381-0946.
www.netwest. com/virtdomains/meteorcrater/
index.htm.
PARKER HOUSE RANCHING MUSEUM—The Parker family moved into this modest house on 1,290 acres in 1935. Now, it shows the lifestyle of a prominent ranching family. 1118 Maple Ave. 432/335-9918.
www.facebook.com/ParkerHouseRanch.
THE PRESIDENTIAL ARCHIVES AND LEADERSHIP LIBRARY—Dedicated to the office of the U.S. president, the museum offers an informative and historic journey through time to illustrate the story of the presidency and the leaders who shaped the country. Donations welcome. 4919 E. University. 432/363-7737 or 432/552-2868.
http://www.utpb.edu/ services/academic-affairs/presidential-archives.
STONEHENGE REPLICA—The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is home to a replica of England’s Stonehenge. Horizontally, it is identical to the original; however, vertically it is 70 percent of the original. Each limestone slab weighs more than 20,000 pounds and comes from a nearby quarry. Donations welcome. 432/552-2020.
www.utpb.edu.
The Presidential Archives and Leadership Library in Odessa features all the presidents.
MONAHANS POP. 7,569
The Permian Playhouse offers theatrical perfor- ALT. 2,613 MAP M-8
MONAHANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 401 S. Dwight Ave. 432/943-2187.
www.monahans.org.
The city was established in about 1881. It became the county seat and, today, is a financial and marketing center for more than 800 square miles of cattle and oil country. Oil wells, drilled at a distance from the down- town area, are slanted to draw oil from beneath city hall, courthouse, and businesses.
MILLION BARREL MUSEUM—The abandoned 1928 oil-storage facility was converted in 1987 to a museum. It features the relocated Holman House hotel, plus period furnishings. Site includes the first Ward County jail, antique oil field equipment display and an amphitheater. 400 Museum Blvd. 432/943-8401.
millionbarrel_museum@monahans.org.
MONAHANS SANDHILLS STATE PARK—Fun-loving travelers surf sand dunes rising as high as 70 feet in this geologic wonderland, part of a 200-square-mile dune field that stretches into New Mexico. Exhibits explain dune dynamics and desert wildlife. Picnicking and camping also are popular activities. Admission charge. Off I-20 about 40 miles west of Odessa. 432/943-2092.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ monahans-sandhills.
RATTLESNAKE BOMBER BASE MUSEUM—Old base, south of I-20, was a training site during World War II. The museum displays area history and mementos of the base. 400 Museum Blvd. 432/940-2206.
ODESSA POP. 113,534
ALT. 2,891 MAP L-9/KK-4
ODESSA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: 700 N. Grant, Suite 200. 800/780-4678.
www.odessacvb.com.
Established in the late 1800s, Odessa is nestled in the heart of West Texas, midway between Dallas and El Paso. It is part of the Texas Pecos Trails Region. When oil was discovered in the 1920s, Odessa became the headquarters for the vast petroleum industry in the Permian Basin.
mances and educational programs. The SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo is held at the Ector County Coli- seum. Other events include Fiesta West Texas, Fire- cracker Fandango, Permian Basin Fair & Exposition, and Starbright Village.
ECTOR THEATER—Located in the heart of downtown and completed in 1951, this unique Odessa Historic Landmark was restored in 2001. It features classic films, live theater, concerts and special events. Admis- sion charge. Texas Avenue and Fifth Street. 432/332- 6160 or 432/580-0898.
www.ectortheatre.com.
ELLEN NOËL ART MUSEUM OF THE PERMIAN BASIN—Exhibits include historically significant art, contemporary art and juried regional art. The museum’s Sculpture and Sensory Garden challenges the senses. Free. Donations accepted. 4909 E. University, on the University of Texas of the Permian Basin campus. 432/550-9696.
www.noelartmuseum.org.
GEORGE H.W. BUSH HOME—The quaint two-bedroom, one-bath home is where former President George H.W. Bush; his wife, Barbara; and son, former President George W. Bush spent their early days in West Texas. Donations accepted. 4919 E. University. 432/363-7737.
www.utpb.edu/services/ academic-affairs/presidential-archives.
GLOBE OF THE GREAT SOUTHWEST—The theater is modeled after the original Globe Theatre. Shakespear- ean productions, along with national and local produc- tions, are held throughout the year. On the grounds, a replica of Anne Hathaway’s cottage contains antiques and a Shakespearean library. Admission charge. 2308 Shakespeare Road. On the grounds of Odessa College. 432/332-1586 or 432/580-3177.
www.globesw.org.
ODESSA JACKALOPES HOCKEY—Watch North Ameri- can Hockey League games from October-March. Admission charged. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd Street and Andrews Highway. 432/552-7825.
www.jackalopes.org.
THE ODESSA METEOR CRATER AND MUSEUM—The Odessa Crater, the second largest in the nation, was formed in prehistoric times. An adjacent museum and visitors center has exhibits on meteorites and tektites, meteorite impact products, historical videos and
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THE HISTORIC WHITE-POOL HOUSE—This two-story brick home, constructed in 1887, has period furnish- ings, and reflects lifestyles of the 1880s ranching peri- od and the 1920s oil era. Frequently changing exhibits show the community in different eras. It is in the Na- tional Register of Historic Places. Donations welcome. 112 E. Murphy St. 432/333-4072.
WORLD’S LARGEST JACKRABBIT—Jack Ben Rabbit, an Odessa landmark, is an 8-foot fiberglass statue created by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce in 1962. It has become a popular photo spot. Visit Jack Ben Rabbit then follow the “Hoppy Trail” to visit 36 jack— rabbits, painted by regional artists, throughout Odessa. 802 N. Sam Houston. 432/333-7871.
PECOS POP. 8,870
ALT. 2,580 MAP M-7
PECOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: In the preserved railroad depot at 1st and Oak. 432/445-2406.
www.pecostx.com.
Established in 1881, Pecos gained early fame as a hangout for rowdy cowboys and fast-draw lawmen. Touted as the “Home of World’s First Rodeo,” Pecos was the scene of a cowboy contest in 1883 that was the forerunner of today’s popular sport. The West of the Pecos Rodeo is held in June. Pecos also is known for cantaloupes. Pecos canta-
loupes enjoy comparable status with Maine lobsters and French wines. Harvested late July through Sep- tember with a festival held in late summer. For festival schedule, call 432/445-2406.
WEST OF THE PECOS MUSEUM AND PARK—The museum occupies the old saloon and historic hotel. See restored fixtures and displays of life in the late 1800s. Exhibits showcase Pecos and West Texas history. Find information on other Pecos attractions. An adjacent park contains first building in Pecos;
grave of Clay Allison, the “Gentleman Gunfighter;” replica of Judge Roy Bean’s saloon; an Eclipse windmill; and the tourist center and chamber of commerce. Admission charge. 102 E. Dot Stafford St. 432/445-5076.
www.westofthepecosmuseum.com.
PINE SPRINGS POP. 20 (est.)
ALT. 5,634 MAP L-4
The community on U.S. 62/180 just south of the New Mexico state line was the location of a station on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. Tumbled stone ruins and a granite historical marker are all that remain.
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK—The National Park Service is celebrating its centennial in 2016. Dedicated in 1972, this park covers 86,416 acres with elevations from 3,650 to 8,749 feet (summit of Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas). The park
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