Alpine
Alpine offers small town charm in a remote and beautiful desert mountain valley at the heart of the Big Bend region. Enjoy lively art and music scenes, downtown murals and shopping, and the best variety of lodging options in the area.
Don’t miss the Museum of the Big Bend – a two-time winner of USA Today Reader’s Choice Top 10 – on the scenic campus of Sul Ross State University, and then hike Hancock Hill to find “The Desk”!
From your base in Alpine, you’ll have easy day-trip access to regionwide attractions including McDonald Observatory and Big Bend’s renowned national and state parks.
Great events throughout the year will give you excellent reasons to return again and again:
January: Wildlife Weekend
February: Guitar in the Big Bend / Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering
April: Alpine Gem and Mineral Show / Spirits of the West Wine, Spirits & Brews Fest
July: July 4th Celebration / Viva Big Bend music festival
August: Big Bend Ranch Rodeo
September: Trappings of Texas show/sale of western art & cowboy gear
October: Big Bend Bluegrass Festival
November: Alpine’s Artwalk music & art festival
December: Christmas in Alpine
Alpine Visitor Information Center
106 N. 3rd St.,
Alpine, TX 79830
