Odessa · Plan a day
A first day in Odessa, Texas
A practical Odessa route through campus art, local history, a free museum and the city's distinctive outdoor landmark.
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GET TO KNOW THE CITY
Make a day
in Odessa.
Arts, attractions, parks and practical local links, gathered in one easy place to start.
Things to do ↗A CLOSER LOOK
Art, stories, surprises.
Find the unexpected landmarks and cultural places across Odessa.
GO DEEPER IN ODESSA
Local stories & plans.
Choose a practical route, then use the original source for current details.
Odessa · Outdoors
How to visit the Odessa Meteor Crater
A short guide to the impact site west of Odessa, the museum, and the details to check before driving out.
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An arts and museum route across Midland and Odessa
Choose between art, science, public sculpture, performance and local history on both sides of the Basin.
Read the story ↗ODESSA, BY INTEREST
Start exploring.
Follow the links to the people who maintain each place, event or service.
Events & calendars
5 local and regional sources. Find official event calendars, city activities, campus programs and shows in one place.
Open guide ↗Things to do in Midland & Odessa
6 local and regional sources. Choose museums, outdoor landmarks, local history, performances and current events in Midland and Odessa, Texas.
Open guide ↗Outdoors & parks
6 local and regional sources. Nature walks, city parks, dog parks and practical outdoor planning.
Open guide ↗Food & drink
6 local and regional sources. Explore local dining directories, from breakfast to barbecue, Mexican food and late nights.
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6 local and regional sources. Family attractions, playgrounds, libraries and low-cost ways to spend a day.
Open guide ↗Arts & culture
5 local and regional sources. Museums, performance venues and cultural calendars across the region.
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8 local and regional sources. Transit routes, intercity travel, airport information and road-condition sources.
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5 local and regional sources. Find food, housing and health referrals, public services and emergency information.
Open guide ↗Moving here
4 local and regional sources. Utilities, school enrollment, transit, libraries and public services for a new Midland or Odessa resident.
Open guide ↗Healthcare & public health
4 local and regional sources. Hospitals, public health departments and service finders in Midland and Odessa.
Open guide ↗Schools & colleges
4 local and regional sources. School enrollment, colleges, university programs and public libraries across the Basin.
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9 local and regional sources. Regional job help, workforce training and public employer opportunities.
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