Places djmarquette Wants to Go

A Prada store in the West Texas desert that is never open for business.

A World War II officers' club features Old West murals painted by German POWs.

Minimalist modern art on a repurposed military base in rural Texas.

This old abandoned sign flickers to announce a motel that isn't even there.

Mysterious glowing orbs float through the desert night.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

Not everything is bigger in Texas.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

A little stop along the Texas highway where Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean stayed while shooting the 1955 film "Giant."

This 19th century jail was mainly used to incarcerate the drunk and disorderly.