• Experience the George Bush Childhood Home Museum in neighboring Midland. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, this interesting historic site was once the home for former U.S. Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush during the 1950s.

• Tour the Museum of the Southwest. Housed within the historic Turner Mansion, this stunning cultural institution feaures a series of exhibits that showcase the region's rich history and art.

• Stroll through Big Springs State Park. Extending for 382 acres, this verdant public oasis features a series of wonderful hiking trails to experience. Among its most noteworthy trails is the three-mile long State Park Road 8.