Overview
Marathon is a town in the Big Bend Country region of Texas.
2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Mar. Summer highs reach about 104°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Big Bend National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MAF Midland International Air and Space Port, Midland — 135 mi away. Directions
- ELP El Paso International Airport, El Paso — 216 mi away (major hub). Directions
Highway 90 runs through the town center.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $90–$90 a night (typical $236), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$310, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
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Get in
Highway 90 runs through the town center.
Drink
Drink Desert Ghost Distilling Company
Desert Ghost Distilling Co. makes small-batch Texas Whiskey and Bourbon.
Sleep
Stay Gage Hotel
Built in the 1920s by cattle tycoon Alfred Gage so he would have a place to stay while overseeing his interests in the area. The hotel has since been carefully restored and now includes a cafe and a spa. Rooms in the original building (with or without private bath) are the biggest bargain; those in the Los Portales annex and in the 3 well-appointed houses nearby offer more modern trappings without sacrificing the West Texas mood.
Go next
Traveling west on Highway 90, you'll find:
Also in the area:
- Big Bend National Park has 801,000 acres of land to explore.
- Fort Davis is home to the McDonald Observatory, which hosts terrific Star Parties after dark.
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