A lthough there have been many ups and downs, Marathon has continued to be a community with a school system, mercantile stores, barber shops, pharmacies, soda shops, groceries, feed store, antique stores and a hotel. After a spell of hard times, the community is bustling again with a revamped Gage Hotel, numerous small shops and galleries, a feed store, a soda fountain and several restaurants offering Mexican, Italian and West Texas fare with a modern presentation. T here are a number of places to stay whether its in a tent, RV, hotel, bed and breakfast or cottages. And you might be in time for a football, basketball or volleyball game at the high school. Marathon looks forward to your visit.
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