I'm a New Yorker who thinks West Texas is one of the most underrated winter destinations. Here are 8 things I love to do when I visit every year.

Daniel ModlinDec 3, 2022, 18:56 IST

Concrete sculptures at the Chinati Foundation, a 340-acre property and art museum, in West TexasDaniel Modlin

Since 2017, I've escaped the winter cold in New York with a trip to the desert of West Texas.
I like to wander art galleries in Marfa, camp under the stars, and soak in an outdoor heated tub.

As someone who has lived in New York for five years, escaping the cold months of winter for somewhere warmer is ideal.

The author first visited West Texas in winter 2017 and has returned almost annually ever since.Daniel Modlin

I love to go hiking in winter in Big Bend, which is my favorite national park for its stark mountain ranges and desert landscapes.

Big Bend National Park in West Texas.Daniel Modlin

Shopping for unique home goods in the town of Marfa is always a day well spent for me.

Shops in the heart of Marfa.Daniel Modlin

I always book a tour of the Chinati Foundation, and spend a few hours wandering around huge concrete sculptures.

Exploring the grounds at the Chinati Foundation.Daniel Modlin

I like to browse the many art galleries in the heart of Marfa and when I have time, I squeeze in a drive to Prada Marfa, an art installation that's 26 miles outside of town.

At the Prada Marfa art installation outside of Marfa.Daniel Modlin

I like to browse the many art galleries in the heart of Marfa and when I have time, I squeeze in a drive to Prada Marfa, an art installation that's 26 miles outside of town.

I like to take a plunge in the crystal clear waters at Balmorhea State Park, and maybe even go scuba diving.

The swimming hole at Balmorhea State Park.Daniel Modlin

Getting great BBQ at one of my favorite spots in West Texas reminds me that there's nothing like Texas brisket.

Brisket, sausages, and sides from Convenience BBQ.Daniel Modlin

I catch a star party at the McDonald Observatory and learn about the constellations in one of the darkest skies in the world.

The McDonald Observatory in the Chihuahuan Desert.Daniel Modlin

I spend the night camping out under the stars at El Cosmico, just outside of Marfa.

Outside of one of the safari tents at El Cosmico campground.Daniel Modlin

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I'm a New Yorker who thinks West Texas is one of the most underrated winter destinations. Here are 8 things I love to do when I visit every year.

As someone who has lived in New York for five years, escaping the cold months of winter for somewhere warmer is ideal.

I love to go hiking in winter in Big Bend, which is my favorite national park for its stark mountain ranges and desert landscapes.

Shopping for unique home goods in the town of Marfa is always a day well spent for me.

I always book a tour of the Chinati Foundation, and spend a few hours wandering around huge concrete sculptures.

I like to browse the many art galleries in the heart of Marfa and when I have time, I squeeze in a drive to Prada Marfa, an art installation that's 26 miles outside of town.

I like to take a plunge in the crystal clear waters at Balmorhea State Park, and maybe even go scuba diving.

Getting great BBQ at one of my favorite spots in West Texas reminds me that there's nothing like Texas brisket.

I catch a star party at the McDonald Observatory and learn about the constellations in one of the darkest skies in the world.

I spend the night camping out under the stars at El Cosmico, just outside of Marfa.