Historic Odessa Walking Tour
The downtown tour begins where Odessa began - close to the railroad. Main Street Odessa (432) 335-4682

Jack Ben Rabbit-Who wouldn't want their picture made with the World's Largest Jack Rabbit? Erected in 1962, this impressive 8-foot statue is located at 802 North Sam Houston. (432) 333-7871

The Henderson Drug Building, renamed the Thomas Price Womack Scout Service Center, houses the Buffalo Trail Council of Boy Scouts. This is the oldest commercial property still standing in Odessa. Corner of Second Street and Grant Avenue.

The Parker House Museum is Odessa's newest addition to the historical records of Odessa. In 1935, the Parker family moved into this modest house located on 1,290 acres. It represents the lifestyle of a prominent ranching family, who served the communities of Andrews and Ector counties since 1907. Wednesday- Saturday: 10 AM- 3PM. 1118 Maple Avenue (432) 335-9918. Donations accepted. 

Pecos Depot 2140 North Grant (432) 337-4142. This landmark was purchased from the Panhandle- Santa Fe Railway in 1972. Built in 1892 it served as a railway terminal until 1950. It was then moved to Odessa and next to the historical Barn Door Restaurant in 1972.

The Meteor Crater, approximately 550 feet in diameter, is the second largest in the nation. The crater is the result of a barrage of meteors crashing to the earth some 20,000 to 30,000 years ago. It is approximately ten miles west of Odessa, via Interstate 20 on exit 108. Enjoy a self-guided tour and  visit the Thomas Rodman Museum and Visitor Center on site (432) 385-0850.
 

Built in 1887, the White-Pool House Museum is the oldest structure of importance in Odessa, Texas. Built by Charles and Lucy White, it resembled the house they left behind in Indiana. Exhibits give the public an opportunity to view and learn about different periods in Odessa's history. The barn replica gives a view of early ranching life. Tuesday- Saturday: 10 AM-3 PM. 112 East Murphy (432) 333-4072. Free admission.
 

Built in 1951, the Ector Theater is one of Odessa's classic downtown movie theaters.  The renovated 700-seat theater shows classic movies, accommodates live theatrical productions and concerts.  Located at 5th and Texas in downtown Odessa. (432) 337-9595 Theater, (432) 332-9835 Office.

Stonehenge Odessa, a replica of the original Stonehenge in England. Located on the grounds of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin the replica serves a learning tool to students and a tourist attraction for the city.