Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute - The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens is located on 507-acres, four miles south of Fort Davis on Highway 118. The Center is in a marvelous setting, with views of Mt. Livermore to the north and Blue Mountain to the southwest. "The mission of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is to promote public awareness, appreciation, and concern for the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert through research and education programs." Known to locals as CDRI, the Center is home to a Visitor's Center, the Leapin' Lizard Gift Shop, an arboretum, and the cactus and succulent greenhouse with over 200 species of Chihuahuan Desert cacti. For those who enjoy hiking, the CDRI offers two, moderately strenuous hikes: the Modesta Canyon Trail, a one-hour hike down a protected canyon to Modesta Canyon Springs, and the Clayton's Overlook hike with spectacular views of the surrounding territory. (432)364-2499. The CDRI is open Monday though Saturday 9 - 5.
e-mail: choyt@cdri.org

Davis Mountains Education Center - PO Box 1138, Fort Davis, Texas 79734, located one mile from downtown Fort Davis on Highway 118 S (to Alpine).  Offering educational opportunities and tours for all ages in West Texas, Big Bend, Southern New Mexico, Texas Hill Country and Northern Mexico's Copper Canyon.  An Elderhostel Program Super-site.  (432) 426-3481; 1-800-403-3484; Fax: (432) 426-2021.   e-mail

Fort Davis  National Historic Site - P. O. Box 1379, Fort Davis Texas. Administered by the National Park Service. Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. 
Closed: 
            Christmas Day- December 25
            New Years Day  - January 1
            Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed - Third Monday in January - Jan.16,2006
            Thanksgiving Day - Last Thursday in November - Nov. 30, 2006
For more info: Please call: (432)-426-3224-20

Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County - Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County - Supplemental food distributed for qualified clients of Jeff Davis County. Also provides emergency food and school supplies. Food Distributions are 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month from 9AM until 11AM. (432) 426 3886.

First Presbyterian Church -Front Street at Bloys Avenue Pastor: Joe Gossett, Sunday School 10:00AM, Worship Service 11:00AM, (432) 426-3948 e-mail: jgossett@overland.net

Fort Davis ISD - PO Box 1339, Fort Davis, Texas 79734.  101 Indian Lane.  (432) 426-4440 Fax: (432) 426-4449.

Friends of Jeff Davis County Library - P O Box 425, a volunteer organization that endeavors to make Jeff Davis County Library an increasingly important asset by encouraging greater public awareness, use, and support of the library and by assisting the librarian and staff in improving services and facilities.

Grand Companions Humane Society - PO Box 1156, Fort Davis, TX 79734.Established in 1993, the Humane Society strives to locate good homes for animals, educate the public about humane treatment of animals, assist in the spaying/neutering, placement/adoption of pets, as well as provide foster care. The Society holds annual events, baked goods/holiday card sales and Adopt-a-Highway projects. (432) 426-3724. Email: info@grandcompanions.org

• Stop in at our new store, The Helping Hand Thrift & Gift Shop, 510 State St., Hours; Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 5pm.
  (432) 426-2008

Kate Hoffman Art Association- Monthly meetings are held at members’ homes where we critique our work as well as enjoy programs such as demonstrations, videos, guest speakers and hands-on projects. We have 2 yearly art shows: The first – Members’ Show on Easter weekend. The second - Juried Art Show in October that attracts artists from around the country.  
Our members come from around the area and work in many media, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastels, pencils, stained glass and photography. Guests are always welcome at our meetings which are held the first Monday of the month at 2:00pm from September through May. If you would like more information about the Kate Hoffman Art Association or would like to show your work in our juried art show in October you can reach us by e-mail at: vburkman@stormextremes.com  or ann@studiocdj.com

The Nature Conservancy of Texas - 205 State Street North, Highway 118 & 17.  A non-profit wildlife conservation organization, using science-based research and a non-confrontational approach to protect the unique diversity of animals and plants native to our state.  (432)426-2390 Fax: (432) 426-2394 e-mail: CMarginot@TNC.org

Overland Trail Museum - Fort St. and 3rd St., see attractions page for hours, group tours by appointment call Bob Miles 432-426-2467 or Daisy McCutcheon (432) 426-2011 Provides historical records, pictures items of historical interest relating to Jeff Davis County, culture and physical history of Fort Davis and the Big Bend area. Museum owned and operated by The  Fort Davis Historical Society.

The Texas Mountain Trail - Learn more about the West Texas region and its attractions by visiting the Texas Mountain Trail website. Look for the resources tab on the top right for special interest information, itineraries and activity maps including hiking, bicycling, birding, & motorcycling through the area.

The Marathon Chamber of Commerce
 
University of Texas at Austin-McDonald Observatory  Astronomical education, research and public information. for fuller details see Attractions page.