The infamous Marfa Lights lure travelers from far and wide to this part of West Texas.

Since the 19th century, people have reported seeing lights without a known source on the horizon beyond this Texan town. They appear at random throughout the year, casting a red, blue, or white light into the night sky. The town hosts the Marfa Lights Festival annually in late August to celebrate this unexplained but mesmerizing phenomenon. Even if you don't manage to spot the lights, there's plenty else to hold your attention in Marfa. The town embraces art in all forms, with Insta-famous roadside installations such as Prada Marfa and multiple galleries scattered throughout the town, including the Judd Foundation and Ballroom Marfa.

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