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Unfortunately,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gage&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;any&nbsp;more&nbsp;available&nbsp;rooms&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;weekend.&nbsp;There&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;of&nbsp;other&nbsp;options&nbsp;in&nbsp;Marathon&nbsp;that&nbsp;may&nbsp;still&nbsp;have&nbsp;availability&nbsp;including&nbsp;Eve's&nbsp;Bed&nbsp;&&nbsp;Breakfast&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;homes&nbsp;on&nbsp;AirBnB. Alpine,&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;30&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;away,&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;hub&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;region&nbsp;with&nbsp;several&nbsp;different&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;options&nbsp;including&nbsp;national&nbsp;chains.&nbsp; Since&nbsp;the&nbsp;Big&nbsp;Bend&nbsp;area&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;popular&nbsp;destination,&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;rooms&nbsp;fill&nbsp;up&nbsp;quickly,&nbsp;so&nbsp;we&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;you&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;your&nbsp;reservations&nbsp;as&nbsp;soon&nbsp;as&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;

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Midland&nbsp;(MAF)&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;closest&nbsp;airport&nbsp;to&nbsp;Marathon&nbsp;at&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;150&nbsp;miles&nbsp;away.&nbsp;Southwest&nbsp;offers&nbsp;several&nbsp;direct&nbsp;flights&nbsp;from&nbsp;Dallas&nbsp;Love;&nbsp;American&nbsp;Eagle&nbsp;provides&nbsp;direct&nbsp;flights&nbsp;to&nbsp;MAF&nbsp;from&nbsp;DFW;&nbsp;and&nbsp;United&nbsp;&&nbsp;Southwest&nbsp;provide&nbsp;direct&nbsp;flights&nbsp;from&nbsp;Houston&nbsp;(IAH)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Denver&nbsp;(DEN).&nbsp; Car&nbsp;Rental:&nbsp;Midland&nbsp;Airport&nbsp;has&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;major&nbsp;national&nbsp;car&nbsp;rental&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;Sometimes&nbsp;you&nbsp;may&nbsp;find&nbsp;better&nbsp;rates&nbsp;using&nbsp;Kayak,&nbsp;Priceline&nbsp;etc.&nbsp; Shuttle:&nbsp;Midland&nbsp;Shuttle&nbsp;Services&nbsp;offers&nbsp;private&nbsp;shuttles&nbsp;and&nbsp;transportation.&nbsp;https://midlandshuttleservices... **Let&nbsp;us&nbsp;know&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;sharing&nbsp;a&nbsp;car/van&nbsp;or&nbsp;carpooling&nbsp;from&nbsp;Midland&nbsp;or&nbsp;even&nbsp;Austin/San&nbsp;Antonio.** Paul&nbsp;-&nbsp;nipper.paul@gmail.com&nbsp; Roxana&nbsp;-&nbsp;roxana.newton@gmail.com&nbsp;

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Dining* 12 Gage Restaurant (Gage Hotel) - Dinner only (opens @ 6) & recommendations are recommended&nbsp; http://gagehotel.com/dining/12...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 

* White Buffalo Bar (Gage Hotel) - Named one of the 'Best Hotel Bars' by Texas Monthly &nbsp;http://gagehotel.com/dining/wh...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 

* V6 Coffee Bar (next to the Gage)- Open for breakfast and lunch ( 7 to 3)&nbsp; http://gagehotel.com/v6-coffee...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 

* Brick Vault Brewery & Barbeque - Texas Monthly just named it one of the top 25 new BBQ spots in TX! Open Thursday & Friday 4 to 10; Saturday 12 - 10 PM; Sunday 11 - 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 

*Big Bend Pizza- Open Wednesday & Thursday 5 to 8, Friday & Saturday 12 - 8 https://www.facebook.com/BigBe...

 

* French Grocer - Great little store with the staples, sandwiches & snacks (if you are going to the park), camping gear, first aid etc. https://www.frenchcogrocer.com...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 



 

Local Shops 

 

* James Evans Gallery - <a href="https://www.jameshevans.com/">https://www.jameshevans.com/</a> 

 

* V6 Gift Shop 

 



 

**If you are planning to stay in the area for a few days, the Gage can help set up tours, excursions or just point you in the right direction. Some popular excursions include day (and overnight) trips to the park, stargazing at the McDonald Observatory, horse back riding, kayaking/canoeing the Rio Grande and even a west Texas spa day at the Gage Spa. 

 



 

Austin Monthly just did a great write up for Big Bend’s 75th anniversary. To check out their favorite things to do out west, visit: https://www.austinmonthly.com/...

 



 

Also, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the area and/or what to do!

Things to do in Marathon

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Drive & Explore: Marathon - Alpine - Marfa - Fort Davis

Big Bend National Park

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Big Bend State Park

The Frank N. Bash Visitors Center at the McDonald Observatory aims to inform, educate, and inspire the public. Our programs include daily tours of the large research telescopes, Star Parties under some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States, and Special Viewing Nights on some of the largest telescopes in the world routinely available for public observational programs.&nbsp;

The Visitors Center is your starting point for all public programs. Inside, exhibits explain what astronomers do at the observatory. The Visitors Center also includes a theater, gift shop, and cafe.





The Visitors Center&nbsp;is open&nbsp;10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Days. There are extended hours on Star Party nights Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

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&nbsp;"Balmorhea State Park have long been one of Texas’s most beloved places to swim. Located in Toyahville, the 1.3-acre oasis is one of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pools."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/balmorhea-state-park-reopen/">https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/balmorhea-state-park-reopen/</a>&nbsp;

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