No matter what kind of place you're searching for, we'd like to help you find a spot that's perfect for your trip. Claydesta Plaza is a top neighborhood to explore while you're visiting.
Visitors to Midland like its museums, cafes, and shopping. If you're interested in spending some time outdoors, I-20 Wildlife Preserve and Jenna Welch Nature Study Center and Sibley Nature Center are some top places to check out. Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and The Horseshoe Midland County Multipurpose Facility are also a few notable stops. Whether you're looking to stay right in the heart of town or you're interested in a more secluded spot, you'll be able to find a great place in Midland.
Best Places to Stay for History
Those interested in Midland's history should look for lodgings near the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, just outside the city center, which showcases over 200 million years of history through interactive exhibits. Visitors staying in the Town Center will be in close proximity to The George W. Bush Childhood Home and the Museum of the Southwest. Nearby, the Haley Memorial Library & History Center features exhibits that showcase the area's cattle industry, mining, and politics.
Staying in the town center puts visitors close to the Marian Blakemore Planetarium and its state-of-the-art Spitz SciDome projector. The nearby 1,827-seat Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center is a great place to see a Broadway production or a local play-rock legend Rod Stewart performed here in 2011. Alternatively, head to the nearby Yucca Theatre, the home of the Summer Mummers, the oldest running melodrama show in the United States.
