Trying to find an activity when the weather is rainy? Wander around the exhibits on display at Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. There's always an opportunity to learn a thing or two.

This Midland museum is an ideal place to begin your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to see in the vicinity, such as The Horseshoe Midland County Multipurpose Facility, Midland College, and Scharbauer Sports Complex. Take your time at Permian Basin Petroleum Museum before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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Candlewood Suites Odessa by IHG

$451

per person

Dec 22 - Dec 28

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Roundtrip flight included

Houston (HOU) to Midland (MAF)

8.6/10 Excellent! (189 reviews)

Very conveniently located to my ultimate destination. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet and restful.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Hotel Settles

$691

per person

Dec 22 - Dec 28

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Houston (HOU) to Midland (MAF)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)

Fruit was not great.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Wyndham Midland Downtown

Downtown Midland

$571

per person

Dec 22 - Dec 28

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Houston (HOU) to Midland (MAF)

7.8/10 Good! (317 reviews)

The breakfast was NOT FREE, but the cook made an amazing omelette and the fresh fruit was delicious. It was the best part of the stay. The rooms are old and run down with sun rotted curtains and drapes. This place has no parking and you must park next door in upper levels 4 and 5 to park in the parking garage then take the elevator down and to a sketchy ally and walk around to the entrance. Great restaurants within walking distance though. I used Expedia and got a great discount. Everywhere else was much more expensive. It served its purpose for one night. The beds and pillows are horrible as most motels but I bring my own pillows and that makes it acceptable. The tv didn’t get hardly and channels to come in and that was awful especially with kids.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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This is excellent, hands on for kids, informative, and if you love geological rocks and crystals like quartz, you'll have a surprise! Great displays, and history. (app isn't allowing me to upload photos so you'll just have to go and see.)

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