“Friday Night Lights” Odessa guidebook

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“Friday Night Lights” Odessa guidebook

West Texas ( Odessa, Midland, Lubbock, Marfa, & more)

The beautiful wild Wild West.
Small town with many travelers coming and going. Those folks are mostly from the oil and medical field. Local people are hospitable and kind. Variety of restaurants and shops.
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Odessa
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Small town with many travelers coming and going. Those folks are mostly from the oil and medical field. Local people are hospitable and kind. Variety of restaurants and shops.
20-30 minute drive you will find our neighbor town of Midland. Many places to go see, eat, drink and shops to visit.
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Midland
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20-30 minute drive you will find our neighbor town of Midland. Many places to go see, eat, drink and shops to visit.
2 hour drive up north you will find the city of Lubbock. Home to Texas Tech University. Wonderful town with many more restaurants, things to do and shops to visit !
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Lubbock
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2 hour drive up north you will find the city of Lubbock. Home to Texas Tech University. Wonderful town with many more restaurants, things to do and shops to visit !
Small artistic town with boutique hotels, shops and restaurants.
Marfa
Small artistic town with boutique hotels, shops and restaurants.

Food scene

Popular outpost offering wood-fired American eats & pizza, plus craft brews on tap & patio seating.
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Cork & Pig Tavern
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Popular outpost offering wood-fired American eats & pizza, plus craft brews on tap & patio seating.
Classy, comfortable venue for eclectic Southwestern dishes, American steakhouse fare & cocktails.
Red Oak Kitchen
7260 TX-191 Frontage
Classy, comfortable venue for eclectic Southwestern dishes, American steakhouse fare & cocktails.
Local landmark offering steaks & sides in a rustic, barnlike setting with checkered tablecloths.
Barn Door Steakhouse's South Forty Banquet Hall
2130 Andrews Hwy
Local landmark offering steaks & sides in a rustic, barnlike setting with checkered tablecloths.
Bright standby for Mexican & seafood dishes, with a cheerful patio & daily specials.
Ajuua's Mexican Restaurant
2100 Andrews Hwy
Bright standby for Mexican & seafood dishes, with a cheerful patio & daily specials.
Japanese Steakhouse & seafood
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse - Faudree
4020 Faudree Rd
Japanese Steakhouse & seafood
Long-running, family-operated, BYOB joint providing heaping plates of traditional Italian fare.
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Mi Piaci Italian Restaurante
2607 N Grandview Ave
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Long-running, family-operated, BYOB joint providing heaping plates of traditional Italian fare.
Mexican Restaurant
Dos Compadres Mexican Restaurant - Odessa
4019 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy
Mexican Restaurant
Tacos / Mexican food
Taqueria Reynosa
2701 N Grandview Ave
Tacos / Mexican food
No-nonsense drive-in pit stop for Mexican staples like burritos, burgers, tortas & tacos.
Taqueria Guadalajara
1301 S Crane Ave
No-nonsense drive-in pit stop for Mexican staples like burritos, burgers, tortas & tacos.
Great cigar lounge and bar. Spectacular cocktails and good selection of beers.
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The Hemingway
3952 E 42nd St
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Great cigar lounge and bar. Spectacular cocktails and good selection of beers.
Outstanding wine bar ! Local wines and delicious charcuterie boards.
Homemade Wines
400 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy
Outstanding wine bar ! Local wines and delicious charcuterie boards.

Sightseeing

Mini Stonehenge located at the University of Texas Permian Basin
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Stonehenge Replica
Preston Smith Road
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Mini Stonehenge located at the University of Texas Permian Basin
Famous for Hollywood movie "Friday Night Lights" and local football games between high schools.
Ratliff Stadium
1862 E Yukon Rd
Famous for Hollywood movie "Friday Night Lights" and local football games between high schools.
Famous Navy Seal from Odessa, Texas. There is also a Hollywood film based on him called "American Sniper".
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Chris Kyle Memorial
Texas 191 Frontage
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Famous Navy Seal from Odessa, Texas. There is also a Hollywood film based on him called "American Sniper".
Park with a fishing pond, disc golf, bike and running trail.
Comanche Trail West Park
900 S County Rd W
Park with a fishing pond, disc golf, bike and running trail.
Exhibitions, programs & sculpture garden
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Ellen Noel Art Museum
4919 E University Blvd
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Exhibitions, programs & sculpture garden
Wonderful golf course and country club!
Sunset Golf & Country Club
9301 Andrews Hwy
Wonderful golf course and country club!
Diamond Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Diamond Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget.
Diamond Lanes
2208 E 8th St
Diamond Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Diamond Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget.

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Small town and not a lot of traffic.

Hours to avoid is 8-9am and 5-6pm.
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Spring / Summer attire

It can get really hot in Odessa during the day, even in winter season. For the months of April - September pack breathable clothing, to include shorts and t-shirts or tanks.
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Fall / Winter attire

For the months of October - March, it is suggested to have warm clothes, to include sweaters, jackets, long pants and closed shoes, like boots. It can get really windy and cold during Christmas season and the New Year.
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Permian High School football game

Famous for Hollywood movie "Friday Night Lights"