Marathon is the eastern gateway to Big Bend National Park, about 30 miles north of the northernmost Park entrance. It offers many choices of accommodation styles: from comfortable roadside hotel, to Santa Fe style luxury, to private adobe casitas.

Gage Hotel, A restored rancher's hotel from the 1920's with a Santa Fe style addition complete with landscaped courtyard and pool. This attractive lodge has been the epicenter of the revival of Marathon that has been taking place over the last several years. Cafe Cenizo and the White Buffalo Bar adjoin. Phones. 800-884-GAGE or local 432 386 4201

Casa La Vista is a soulful vacation get-away for family or friends. 432 386-2222

Adobe Hacienda Lodges, Individual adobe residences fixed for nightly rentals.Choice of one or two bedrooms, they come with complete kitchens, washer- dryers, TV and phone. 432-386-4241

Captains Shepard Inn, Restored residence of original founder of Marathon, Captain Albion Shepard, now an exclusive bed and breakfast adjoining the Gage Hotel. 432-386-4241

Adobe Rose. A restored home over 100 years old, with a choice of balcony , courtyard , or a detached room. Hot tub, internet, TV-VCR and movie collection. Walking distance to restuarants, shopping, and activities. 888-45ADOBE (888-452-3623)

Marathon Motel & RV, Built in the early 1940s, it sits on 10 acres with unobstructed views of the mountain sunsets and starry skies. Recently renovated, the motel consists of a total of 10 rooms divided into four duplex cabins, along with an RV Park and camping sites.  432-386-4241

Eve's Garden Bed and Breakfast An urban hacienda in the high mountain desert. Sculpted of papercrete and strawbale, this hostelry is unique, with art, gardens, old world architecture, a hot tub, an indoor lap pool, a resident jewelry artist, an organic florist, and spectacular sunsets. Room prices include a full breakfast. 432- 386-4165

Stillwell Store and RV Park, Full Hook ups and tent camping. TX 2627 5 miles from junction TX 2627 and US 385, near Persimmon Gap entrance to Big Bend National Park 432-376-2244

La Casita Grande features spacious bedrooms and living areas professionially decorated in elegant southwestern style. (432)386-4439

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