Alpine, Texas Attractions Guide
What to Do & See in Alpine
Some of our most well-known area attractions are:
- The National Historic Site
of Fort Davis, 25
miles north of Alpine, is considered the best existing example
of a frontier fort.
- The McDonald Observatory, just 45 miles from
Alpine through Fort Davis, is a beautiful place to view the West
Texas skies during the day or night.
- The Chihuahuan Desert Research
Institute, 15 miles north of Alpine, will wow you with their
gardens, hiking trails, and educational center.
- In Marathon, 26
miles east of Alpine, you'll find charming shops and galleries
plus historic buildings with quaint bars and restaurants.
- Marfa,
26 miles west of Alpine, is the home of the Chinati Foundation
made famous by artist Donald Judd. Sophisticated modern galleries
abound in this historic ranching community.
- Big Bend National
Park, 108 miles sough of Alpine, is the star attraction of our
region. Camping, hiking, bird watching, abundant wildlife, and
spectacular scenery are just a few of the reasons for visiting
this national treasure.
Annual Festivals/Events:
January
Big Bend Livestock Show and Sale
February
Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Trappings of Texas Show
May
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
June
Fiesta Del Sol
July
Independence Day Celebration
SRSU Alumni Rodeo
August
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo |
September
Big Bend Balloon Bash
Marfa Lights Festival
October
National Intercollegiate Rodeo
Road Runner Open Road Race
Chinati Open House
November
Alpine’s Gallery Night
Terlingua Chili Cook-off
December
Cowboy Christmas Ball |
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