Did you know that Midland was originally founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881? Well, it has improved much since then.
Population: 111,147
Best way to travel: Car
#1 thing to do: American Airpower Heritage Museum
#2 thing to do: Marian W. Blakemore Planetarium
#3 thing to do: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Fun Fact: Midland is the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush and a childhood home of former President George W. Bush.
#1 Car Rental Company: Hertz, Avis
