Midland International Air u0026 Space Port 14 min
Santa Rita Park (16 min) Stonehenge Replica (14 min) Replica of Stonehenge located on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Sibley Nature Center (21 min) Nature center with programs, tours & exhibits highlighting the wildlife & flora of the region. Midland Army Air Field Museum Hangar (13 min) House Park (13 min) Permian Basin Petroleum Museum (22 min) Interactive exhibits interpret the history of oil, its geology & the industry's modern roots. Ellen Noël Art Museum (16 min) Fine arts center with various exhibits, a sculpture garden & cultural programs including lectures. Chris Kyle Memorial (12 min) Memorial plaza & statue honoring a decorated US Navy SEAL veteran & renowned military sniper. John P. Butler Park (13 min) Beal Park (18 min) Sizable area featuring a playground, sports facilities, an off-leash dog park & a fishing pond. Museum of the Southwest (19 min) Institute housed in the 1934 Turner Mansion showcasing regional art, culture, science & archaeology. Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial (12 min) Pentagonal-shaped memorial honoring military veterans who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. George Bush Childhood Home Museum (19 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 (18 min) Urban playa lake habitat with hiking trails & wildlife spotting from viewing platforms & blinds. Presidential Archives (16 min) Portraits & paperwork pertaining to many United States presidents in a university archive. |