Are you new to Odessa, Texas? Odessa has amazing and surprising places for everyone to visit. If you are looking for fun and adventure, then you are in for a fantastic ride. The town has a compelling combination of culturally diverse and wacky attractions that make Odessa a unique destination to tour. Here are some of the things the town has to offer:
Carlsbad Caverns
If you are a nature lover and you want to have a wonderful time engaging with the great outdoors, then Carlsbad Caverns located two and a half hours away from Odessa is a great destination for you. It has been aptly dubbed “Beauty and Wonder,” and “Above and Below” owing to the high ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife-treasures of the Chihuahuan Desert.
The destination has more than 119 caves that were formed from dissolved limestone in sulfuric acid, leaving behind diverse caverns sizes. It has a wonderful history behind it, and your guide at the par will be able to tell you the rich history behind the park. The entrance fee is $15 per person (ages 16 and older) and free for younger guests. However, entrance is free with National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
Cantera Resort & Spa
However, if the great outdoors is not your thing, a little further away from Carlsbad Caverns is La Cantera Resort & Spa. This is a resort located about five hours drive away from Odessa in the Hill Country in San Antonio. The resort offers a wonderful mix of both business and pleasure. Here you can have your business meetings while being able to sit back, relaxing, and playing the state-of-the-art golf course with 36 holes of championship golf designed to challenge your skill from tee to green. After the round of golf, you can rest in the five sparkling new pools. After that, you can sample the luxurious cabanas, and later on, use the state of the art fitness center or the destination spa to wind down.
Discover Downtown Odessa
Downtown Odessa has a rich history and heritage embodied by the town’s quality and vibrant workforce. The town has the finest state-of-the-art medical, business, and tourist facilities. In particular, Noel Heritage Plaza is Odessa’s epicenter for various events that are held often. Downtown Odessa is also an epicenter for culinary arts. Enjoy Hispanic and Asian cuisine from Rooster’s Rolling Dinner and Chef Prado’s food truck or an old-fashioned hamburger from the Permian Basin Hamburger. You can also dine at Dees Bistro, a former library and presidential museum with live music as you enjoy your favorite American cuisine. If you are looking for a real small-town diner, Norma’s Cafe on Fifth Street will treat you to a scrumptious breakfast or lunch. Whatever you’re craving, there is something for everyone in Downtown Odessa.
Whatever you choose to indulge in, you’ll definitely have a story worth sharing about your visit to Odessa.
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