Odessa Travel Guide

Odessa is located in Ector County, in the state of Texas. It is a pretty large city and it is surrounded by beautiful deserted prairies. In 1881 Odessa was founded, however, at first it only served as a water stop for the cattle shipping companies on the Texas Pacific Railway. After oil was found in the city in the early 20th century the place became more popular and soon it was incorporated as a city. Oil took over all the other industries and it became the main interest. It draw many people to the site to live there and to work with oil. Since the turn of the 21st century the city has been working on a serious sustainable economic approach and it turned to be one of the leaders in this field. Odessa offers a lots of sights to see, things to do and places to explore to visitors.

Things to Do in Odessa

Odessa is located in Ector County, Texas. It is a large city that's surrounded by beautifully deserted prairies and grasslands. It's also home to two interesting historical replicas; a lifesize Stonehenge, and realistic Shakespearean theatre.

Best Places to Stay in Odessa

The most popular point of interest in Odessa is the city's impressive Stonehenge replica. It is almost the same size as the original Stonehenge, which lies in the UK, and it was built by a team of students and professors. It's interesting to visit the replica and imagine how stones of that size were moved like that thousands of years ago. It's one of history's greatest mysteries!

For another history fix, visit the Chris Kyle American Sniper Memorial, which is a tribute to the American hero who served four terms in Iraq. Additionally, for a further dose of history and fun, visit the Globe Theatre, which is also an exact replica of the original theatre and you can tour the inside of the building and imagine what life would have been like for the actors and audience in the 16th and 17th century.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for a fun family activity, visit Fun City, which is home to a water park, mini golf course, arcade, and go-cart racing.

Best Time to Visit Odessa

The best area to stay in Odessa is close to Memorial Park, where you'll find small parks, ponds, restaurants, bars, cafes, and night clubs.