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Wide Open in West Texas

The Big Bend area has always been one of the most alluring places in the South. On one highway, a trio of towns-Marfa, Alpine, and Marathon-show that untamed geography stirs an inspiring spirit.

Cary Jobe, Taylor Bruce

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Marfa

Blue Javelina: delicious chickpea fries; call ahead for dinner hours. www.bluejavelina.com or (432) 729-1919

Camp Bosworth: local wood artisan. www.sawdustpoet.com

Chinati Foundation: contemporary art. Tours begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and up www.chinati.org or (432) 729-4362

Cochineal: Manhattan restaurateurs serving global home cooking. Open 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Tuesday. (432) 729-3300

Food Shark: lunch truck parked next to Marfa Book Company 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. www.foodsharkmarfa.com