Alpine
Heritage Trail:
County: Brewster
Region: Big Bend
The varied landscape of mountains, desert, and the grassy hills of the Big Bend region attract folks out to play in all seasons. The surrounding environs are perfect for observing wildlife while partaking a scenic drive. And locals can always choose to stay in town and enjoy a rodeo, baseball game, or a pleasant afternoon in the park. For even more excitement, many hot-air balloons fly majestically over the City of Alpine during the Big Bend Balloon Bash over Labor Day Weekend.
A brand new fifteen million dollar, state of the art medical center opened in September, 1999, and provides high-quality medical services to Alpine residents within minutes of the downtown area. The mild climate, breathtaking mountain setting, and some of the friendliest people all around combine to create a town of style and western charm. Combine these things with Alpine's amazing art scene, and it comes as no surprise that the town has earned its place among The 100 Best Small Towns in America! Come see for yourself what makes Alpine one of Texas' best places to call Home. For visitors, there are over 400 motel rooms in Alpine, some of which are affiliated with national chains. There are also four full hook-up RV parks to choose from, and AMTRAK makes its only routine stop here, between Del Rio and El Paso. entertainment.
A brand new fifteen million dollar, state of the art medical center opened in September, 1999, and provides high-quality medical services to Alpine residents within minutes of the downtown area. The mild climate, breathtaking mountain setting, and some of the friendliest people all around combine to create a town of style and western charm. Combine these things with Alpine's amazing art scene, and it comes as no surprise that the town has earned its place among The 100 Best Small Towns in America! Come see for yourself what makes Alpine one of Texas' best places to call Home. For visitors, there are over 400 motel rooms in Alpine, some of which are affiliated with national chains. There are also four full hook-up RV parks to choose from, and AMTRAK makes its only routine stop here, between Del Rio and El Paso. entertainment.
Alpine Points of Interest
Backed by the rugged foothills of Davis Mountain State Park, the view in any direction is rugged, scenic, and unspoiled. Unlike most of dry Trans-Pecos Texas, the Davis Mountains area is greener, and ....
The Chinati Foundation is located on 340 acres of land on the site of former Fort D.A. Russell in Marfa, Texas. Construction and installation at the site began in 1979 with initial assistance from the....
The universitys name honors Lawrence Sullivan Sul Ross, the son of a pioneer Waco, Texas, family and a popular soldier, governor, educator and humanitarian. Founded in 1917 as a teacher college, Sul R....
Visit the Marfa Lights viewing area almost any night of the year and youll see mysterious lights that have peaked the imagination of humans for over a 100 years. A structure built by the Texas Dept. o....
Where Is Alpine, Texas ?
