Take a drive around Odessa, TX, in a luxurious and spacious Chrysler 300 S, and visit the top landmarks and a few unique statues. Stop at the second largest crater in the United States, walk through the oldest house, watch a stage performance at the iconic Globe Theater, and take a closer look at the rabbits and the town’s very own Stonehenge.
1. The Odessa Meteor Crater
The massive Odessa Meteor Crater is the second largest crater and one of the most impressive geological sites in the United States. The crater is 550 feet wide and was created 62,000 years ago when meteors of different sizes, the largest which weighs a whopping 300 pounds, smashed into the earth. The crater is at 3100 Meteor Crater Road and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2. The Historic White-Pool House
The beautifully restored two-story Victorian White-Pool House at 112 East Murphy Street was built in 1887 and is the oldest remaining building in Ector County. The farmhouse represents Odessa’s pioneer and the oil boom eras and is filled with period pieces and family heirlooms.
The house is a Texas Archaeological Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places and is open Friday and Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can also call to schedule a personal tour of the house.
3. The Globe Theater
The 410-seat Globe Theater on the campus of Odessa College at 2308 Shakespeare Road was inspired by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. For the past 50 years, the Globe Theater has been the center of the performing arts in the city and hosts various top-quality stage performances and classic Shakespearian plays throughout the year. The theater also functions as one of the best classrooms on campus.
4. Odessa Stonehenge
At 19 feet tall and 20 tons apiece, the Odessa Stonehenge is slightly smaller than the original ancient megalith in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The official name of Odessa Stonehenge is the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Stonehenge.
There are a few speculations about why it was built, but the most interesting one is that it has to do with the two rival high school football teams, the Odessa High Bronchos and the Odessa Permian Panthers. The stone’s shadows are eagerly watched, and where they fall will determine who wins the game.
5. Jack Ben Rabbit and the Other Bunnies
Jack Ben Rabbit was built in 1962 and is the world’s largest Jack Rabbit. The enormous eight-foot-tall rabbit stands proudly on 802 North Sam Houston Avenue. Jack Ben Rabbit is not the only larger-than-life rabbit. There are 37 other colorfully decorated bunnies scattered around town.
Odessa is a fascinating town full of unique and exciting stuff to see. While driving around town, stop at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Odessa for a closer look at the wide inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles.
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