Midland International Air u0026 Space Port 20 min
George Bush Childhood Home Museum (11 min) Guided tours of the modest home where the 41st & 43rd U.S. Presidents lived from 1951—55. The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center (10 min) Urban playa lake habitat with hiking trails & wildlife spotting from viewing platforms & blinds. Centennial Park (8 min) Permian Basin Petroleum Museum (6 min) Interactive exhibits interpret the history of oil, its geology & the industry's modern roots. Hogan Park (11 min) Cowden Park (15 min) Dennis the Menace Park (11 min) Colorful 4-acre park featuring a playground, picnic tables, BBQ pits, a pavilion & restrooms. Sibley Nature Center (12 min) Nature center with programs, tours & exhibits highlighting the wildlife & flora of the region. Midland County History Museum (8 min) Unadorned spot featuring vintage toys, clothing, household goods & memorabilia of local life. Washington Park (6 min) Park featuring a playground, a pool & exercise equipment, plus tennis, baseball & basketball. Midland Parks & Recreation (12 min) Wadley-Barron Park (10 min) Blakemore Planetarium at the Museum of the Southwest (11 min) Planetarium and art Museum of the Southwest (10 min) Institute housed in the 1934 Turner Mansion showcasing regional art, culture, science & archaeology. |