Cowboys, nodding oil pumpjacks and flatlands are not the only things travellers will discover in west Texas. While in Midland, our hotel guests can explore an enticing range of amenities and attractions.
Granted, oil is big business and visitors can learn its history at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Learn about general history in the area at the Midland County Historical Museum. Check out the museum's Old West cowboy exhibits and memorabilia.
For high-speed history buffs, there's the CAF Airpower Heritage Museum. Both Bush presidents lived in Midland, and guests can explore recent American history at the George W. Bush Childhood Home. For a taste of art and family fun, there's the Museum of the Southwest with galleries, a children's museum and planetarium.
During a stay in friendly Midland, our hotel guests have access to everything from rugged landscapes to cool drinks at sidewalk cafés. Travellers often spend an evening at the Yucca Theatre or symphony. Before the show, browse nearby specialty and antique shops, and then dine in restaurants boasting a lively mix of American, Tex-Mex and international fare.
The location of our Midland hotels also makes it easy to enjoy a RockHounds baseball or Jackalopes hockey game, and outdoor enthusiasts can visit nearby Sibley Nature Centre or day trip to Big Bend National Park to revel in mountains, desert and the Rio Grande River.