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rsleisk Says: The McDonald Observatory is owned and operated by the University of Texas at Austin. The observatory has ongoing projects varying from viewing exploding stars to searching for planets.Dress warmly because it is at 6,000 plus feet in elevation. $5 Adults / $4 Children 6-12 /...
haimee Says: Visit McDonald's Observatory. It's a 15 minute drive from Ft. Davis on top of Mt. Locke. There are 3 telescopes and a brand new visitor's center with interactive displays. There are 'Star Parties' weekend evenings that include a tour of the telescopes and star gazing.
KenMore Says: Fort Davis is the starting point for one of the most scenic and uncrowded drives in Texas and America. Seventy-five miles long, the drive leaves Fort Davis on Texas 118, proceeds up Limpia Canyon past Mts. Locke and Fowlkes and the McDonald Observatory and then into Madera...
The McDonald Observatory is a...
KenMore Says: The McDonald Observatory is a must see for all you star lovers.Operated by the University of Texas at Austin, the observatory has three large telescopes and hosts visiting astronomers from around the world and more than 130,000 tourists every year. Guided tours of the...
La Cueva de Leon Mexican Restaurant: Very Good Mexican Food
Basaic Says: La Cueva de Leon Mexican Restaurant was within easy walking distance from my motel so I figured I would give it a try. It looked fairly nice from the outside with solid walls and nice windows. Inside was the typical wood and colorful decor of a Mexican restaurant. The staff...
KenMore Says: If you want a big juicy hamburger, this is the place to go. And my sister recommends Pop's Ortega Chicken. And you can get a Vanilla Dr. Pepper. I really like those.
Tyrel Says: They have really good burritos! Just look at my belly!
haimee Says: Murphy's hasn't been around too long but the locals have sure warmed up to this pizzaria(the only one in a hundred miles or so) pretty fast. Pizza
haimee Says: Best burger place in Texas, well at least the best in Fort Davis. Their burgers are so big it's hard to finish one in a sitting. Chicken Ortega Sandwhich
Poco Mexico...this is one of...
KenMore Says: Poco Mexico...this is one of my favorite Mexican food restaurants in town. Green chile enchiladas! Careful...they're hot!!!!
haimee Says: The Loft is the private bar above the dining area in the Hotel Limpia and is the only bar in town.
KenMore Says: There is no nightlife. Everything closes when the sun goes down. On the bright side, the stars are absolutely goregeous!!! I would recommend heading to the Observatory for a Star Party or just find a nice spot outside to gaze at the stars. You can actually see the Milky Way...
Midland and El Paso are the...
haimee Says: Midland and El Paso are the nearest large cities with airports both a 3 hrs away.Because most sites are spread out and there is so much scenery to take in a car is recommended to tour the area.
The only way to get there is...
KenMore Says: The only way to get there is to drive, but what a lovely drive it is!
All of the gas stations close...
KenMore Says: All of the gas stations close after dark. There is at least one gas station (Exxon) that has 24 hour pay at the pump. It's expensive no matter where you buy gas, and remember that all of the towns are far apart with no gas stations in between. If you're in a town and running...
It can get very dry in this...
KenMore Says: It can get very dry in this part of Texas. Fort Davis is on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert. There's usually a lot of dust around unless we've had a good rain. I took this picture in a dust storm. That dot in the sky is the sun. I could hardly breathe there was so much...
KenMore Says: The climate here is very dry (it's actually on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert). There are four seasons but each are mild. The summers are the best. Since Fort Davis is in the mountains (elevation is at almost 1 mile) it stays very cool. Even when the temperature gets up...
My Dad. He's a blacksmith and...
KenMore Says: My Dad. He's a blacksmith and he builds wagons. He also plays the fiddle, guitar, and sings. And he does a little chuckwagon cooking too. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Stop by and see his shop. He's an all around interesting fellow. Here's his website:...
Tyrel Says: This is my family. Only my parents still live in FD. But i go home to visit sometimes.
haimee Says: I loved growing up here and miss my family and friends most when I'm away.
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Fort Davis is my hometown. It is a small ranching community(pop. 900 or so) located in the Davis Mountains. The town thrives on tourism and there is indeed a lot to see in our little town. There is......
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