Midland International Air u0026 Space Port 18 min
Midland Parks & Recreation (11 min) George Bush Childhood Home Museum (10 min) Guided tours of the modest home where the 41st & 43rd U.S. Presidents lived from 1951—55. Washington Park (5 min) Park featuring a playground, a pool & exercise equipment, plus tennis, baseball & basketball. Hogan Park (10 min) Blakemore Planetarium at the Museum of the Southwest (10 min) Planetarium and art Wadley-Barron Park (9 min) Permian Basin Petroleum Museum (5 min) Interactive exhibits interpret the history of oil, its geology & the industry's modern roots. Centennial Park (7 min) Dennis the Menace Park (10 min) Colorful 4-acre park featuring a playground, picnic tables, BBQ pits, a pavilion & restrooms. Cowden Park (13 min) Museum of the Southwest (9 min) Institute housed in the 1934 Turner Mansion showcasing regional art, culture, science & archaeology. The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center (9 min) Urban playa lake habitat with hiking trails & wildlife spotting from viewing platforms & blinds. Sibley Nature Center (11 min) Nature center with programs, tours & exhibits highlighting the wildlife & flora of the region. Midland County History Museum (7 min) Unadorned spot featuring vintage toys, clothing, household goods & memorabilia of local life. |