“Friday Night Lights” Odessa guidebook
West Texas ( Odessa, Midland, Lubbock, Marfa, & more)
The beautiful wild Wild West.
Small town with many travelers coming and going. Those folks are mostly from the oil and medical field. Local people are hospitable and kind. Variety of restaurants and shops.
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Odessa
Small town with many travelers coming and going. Those folks are mostly from the oil and medical field. Local people are hospitable and kind. Variety of restaurants and shops.
20-30 minute drive you will find our neighbor town of Midland. Many places to go see, eat, drink and shops to visit.
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Midland
20-30 minute drive you will find our neighbor town of Midland. Many places to go see, eat, drink and shops to visit.
2 hour drive up north you will find the city of Lubbock. Home to Texas Tech University. Wonderful town with many more restaurants, things to do and shops to visit !
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Lubbock
2 hour drive up north you will find the city of Lubbock. Home to Texas Tech University. Wonderful town with many more restaurants, things to do and shops to visit !
Marfa
Small artistic town with boutique hotels, shops and restaurants.
Food scene
Popular outpost offering wood-fired American eats & pizza, plus craft brews on tap & patio seating.
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Cork & Pig Tavern
Popular outpost offering wood-fired American eats & pizza, plus craft brews on tap & patio seating.
Classy, comfortable venue for eclectic Southwestern dishes, American steakhouse fare & cocktails.
Red Oak Kitchen
7260 TX-191 FrontageClassy, comfortable venue for eclectic Southwestern dishes, American steakhouse fare & cocktails.
Local landmark offering steaks & sides in a rustic, barnlike setting with checkered tablecloths.
Barn Door Steakhouse's South Forty Banquet Hall
2130 Andrews HwyLocal landmark offering steaks & sides in a rustic, barnlike setting with checkered tablecloths.
Bright standby for Mexican & seafood dishes, with a cheerful patio & daily specials.
Ajuua's Mexican Restaurant
2100 Andrews HwyBright standby for Mexican & seafood dishes, with a cheerful patio & daily specials.
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse - Faudree
4020 Faudree RdJapanese Steakhouse & seafood
Long-running, family-operated, BYOB joint providing heaping plates of traditional Italian fare.
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Mi Piaci Italian Restaurante
2607 N Grandview AveLong-running, family-operated, BYOB joint providing heaping plates of traditional Italian fare.
Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant - Odessa
4019 John Ben Shepperd PkwyMexican Restaurant
Taqueria Reynosa
2701 N Grandview AveTacos / Mexican food
No-nonsense drive-in pit stop for Mexican staples like burritos, burgers, tortas & tacos.
Taqueria Guadalajara
1301 S Crane AveNo-nonsense drive-in pit stop for Mexican staples like burritos, burgers, tortas & tacos.
Great cigar lounge and bar. Spectacular cocktails and good selection of beers.
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The Hemingway
3952 E 42nd StGreat cigar lounge and bar. Spectacular cocktails and good selection of beers.
Homemade Wines
400 John Ben Shepperd PkwyOutstanding wine bar ! Local wines and delicious charcuterie boards.
Sightseeing
Mini Stonehenge located at the University of Texas Permian Basin
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Stonehenge Replica
Preston Smith RoadMini Stonehenge located at the University of Texas Permian Basin
Famous for Hollywood movie "Friday Night Lights" and local football games between high schools.
Ratliff Stadium
1862 E Yukon RdFamous for Hollywood movie "Friday Night Lights" and local football games between high schools.
Famous Navy Seal from Odessa, Texas. There is also a Hollywood film based on him called "American Sniper".
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Chris Kyle Memorial
Texas 191 FrontageFamous Navy Seal from Odessa, Texas. There is also a Hollywood film based on him called "American Sniper".
Comanche Trail West Park
900 S County Rd WPark with a fishing pond, disc golf, bike and running trail.
Ellen Noel Art Museum
4919 E University BlvdExhibitions, programs & sculpture garden
Sunset Golf & Country Club
9301 Andrews HwyWonderful golf course and country club!
Diamond Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Diamond Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget.
Diamond Lanes
2208 E 8th StDiamond Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Diamond Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget.
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Small town and not a lot of traffic.
Hours to avoid is 8-9am and 5-6pm.
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Spring / Summer attire
It can get really hot in Odessa during the day, even in winter season. For the months of April - September pack breathable clothing, to include shorts and t-shirts or tanks.
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Fall / Winter attire
For the months of October - March, it is suggested to have warm clothes, to include sweaters, jackets, long pants and closed shoes, like boots. It can get really windy and cold during Christmas season and the New Year.
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Permian High School football game
Famous for Hollywood movie "Friday Night Lights"