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Marfa Lights Viewing Area

35 locals recommend

Tips from locals

Shelby
July 30, 2018
Just go. The later the better
Cat And Brian
August 11, 2016
We've seen the lights many times. You'll have a 50% chance of seeing them... lower in the summer, higher in the winter. They're electromagnetic orbs, flaming/floating in the air, viewable from about 40 miles off via binoculars the viewing center has. Make sure it's pitch black when you go out!
Erika
June 12, 2021
Come here at night to look for the famous and mysterious Marfa Lights.
George
December 24, 2020
Another cool West Texas "Thing"
Clarissa
August 8, 2015
Kid-friendly way to meet tourists from all over the world.

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Location
US 90
Marfa, TX