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Visit a Star Party, chill at Post Park, stroll through Gage Gardens, catch live music and enjoy dramatic skies all in Marathon. Plan a day trip into Big Bend National Park.

A DAY IN MARATHON

This day trip itinerary tells you everything to know to enjoy a day (or two or three) in Marathon.

STAR PARTIES AT MARATHON MOTEL & RV PARK

Starry night skies are on full display at these nightly star parties

FOSSIL DISCOVERY EXHIBIT BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Make a day trip to Big Bend National Park

ENJOY A DAY AT POST PARK IN MARATHON

An oasis 5 miles from the main strip in Marathon

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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy splendid scenery, beautiful hiking trails, scenic roads, dark night skies and more in one of the great wilderness areas of Texas at Big Bend National Park. Located just south of Marathon.

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Gage Gardens

Gage Gardens is a 27-acre garden in the heart of downtown Marathon. Native landscaping, a rose garden, a pond, a mini putting green, and...