4 days in Fort Davis & Marfa Itinerary

Fort Davis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Fort Davis National Historic Site, McDonald Observatory, Madera Canyon Hiking Trail, and other attractions you added. On the 8th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Fort Davis National Historic Site and then see the sky in a new way at McDonald Observatory.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Fort Davis trip website.

Fort Worth to Fort Davis is an approximately 8-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect little chillier evenings in Fort Davis when traveling from Fort Worth in April, with lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Marfa.

Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Ballroom Marfa and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Chinati Hot Springs.

To find other places to visit and more tourist information, read our Marfa trip planner.

Marfa is very close to Fort Davis. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in April, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.