'''Alpine''' [http://www.ci.alpine.tx.us/] is a city in Texas.

Get in

  • The closest major airports are Midland International, 3 hours, 15 minutes away, and El Paso International, about 3 1/2 hours away
  • Amtrak operates the Alpine Station.
  • Get around

  • Greyhound Lines operates intercity bus service from the KCS Quick Stop.
  • See

  • Historic downtown. isitor's center at 106 North 3rd Street. 32 837 2326 . Many historic buildings constructed in the late 1800s. A informative brochure detailing a walking tour is available from the information center.
  • Museum of the Big Bend. 000 E Sul Ross Avenue. n the Sul Ross State University campus. 432 837 8143. ttp://www.sulross.edu/%7Emuseum/. Large collection of artifacts with exhibits on the long history of habitation in the area, from the earliest native tribes up through the Spanish, Mexican, and American eras.
  • Last Frontier Museum. 310 W. Highway 90. 32 837 2451. Exhibits focusing on the geology of the region.

    Do

  • Woodward Agate Ranch. 8 miles south of town on Texas Highway 118. 32 364 2271. ttp://www.woodwardranch.com/. Offers a unique chance to hunt for precious minerals like agate and opal, with or without assistance from the experienced ranch guides. Other activities include horse riding and birdwatching.

    Buy

  • <listing name="Apache Trading Post" address="2701 West Hwy. 90" phone="'+1' 432-837-5506" email="callen@apachetradingpost.com" fax="'+1' 432-837-9216" hours="" price="" url="http://www.apachetradingpost.com/">Housed in an old log cabin, this shop sells Big Bend collectibles and souvenirs, a large selection of maps detailing the mountains of Texas. Pose for a photo with a friendly burro or let the kids play with the owner's famous dog.</listing>
  • Kathy's Consignments. 21 W Holland Ave. 32 837 1786. Antiques.
  • Mi Tesoro. 09 W Holland Ave. 32 837 1882. ttp://mitesoro.biz/. Locally designed and produced jewelry in a variety of styles.

    Eat

    Budget

  • '''Alicia's Burrito Place''', 708 E Gallego Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-2802.
  • '''Bread & Breakfast / Bakery & Cafe''', 113 W Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-9424.
  • '''Casa De Cafe''', 412 E Holland Ave, tel: ''+1''432-837-3102.
  • Mid-range

  • '''Alexanders Tex-Mex Grill & Cantina''', 106 E Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-5668.
  • '''La Casita Mexican Restaurant''', 1104 E Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-2842.
  • Edelweiss Brewery and Restaurant. 09 W Holland Ave. 32 837 9454. ttp://www.edelweissbrewery.com/. A large selection of German and American dishes, several varieties of microbrew, and live music most nights. Also serves a good filling breakfast. Try the green chile gravy.
  • '''Penny's Diner''', 2407 E Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-5711.
  • '''Primos Pizza''', 501 W Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-9400.
  • '''Shotgun Grill''', 2700 W Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-9088.
  • '''Texas Fusion BBQ''', 200 W Murphy Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-1214.
  • Splurge

  • Long Horn Steakhouse. 01 N 5th St. 32 837 3217. ttp://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/. Part of a regional chain, this place serves up good steaks and good home-style hot rolls.
  • Reata. 03 N 5th St. 32 837 9232. ttp://www.reata.net/. Great western atmosphere and decor, decent but somewhat overpriced steaks.

    Drink

  • '''Buffalo Rose Saloon''', US Hwy 90, tel: ''+1''432-837-9700.
  • '''Edelweiss Brewery & Restaurant''', See listing in the ''Eat'' section above.
  • '''La Trattoria Coffee & Juice Bar''', 202 W Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-2200.
  • '''Railroad Blues''', 504 W Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-3103, [http://www.railroadblues.com/]. This nightclub/bar has live music a few times a week. There is usually a $5-10 cover charge on nights that bands are playing.
  • Sleep

  • '''Alpine Inn''', 2000 E. Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-3417, [http://www.alpinetxinn.com/]. $35-110 (Depending on season).
  • '''Antelope Lodge''', 2310 West Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-2451 (''toll free: ''+1'' 800-880-8106''), [http://www.antelopelodge.com/]. $39-74 (Singles-Doubles).
  • '''Alpine Classic Inn''', 2401 East Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-1530.
  • '''Highland Inn''', 1404 E. Hwy. 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-5811. $42-65.
  • '''Historic Holland Hotel''', 209 West Holland, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-3844 (''toll free: ''+1'' 800-535-8040''), [http://www.hollandhotel.net/]. $45-85.
  • '''The Maverick Inn''', 1200 E. Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-0628, [http://www.themaverickinn.com/]. $75-205 (Depending on season).
  • '''Motel Bien Venido''', 809 E. Holland Ave, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-3454.
  • '''Oak Tree Inn''', 2407 E. Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-5711. $59-69.
  • '''Ramada Limited''', 2800 W. Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-1100, [http://www.ramada-alpinetexas.com/].
  • '''Sunday House Inn''', 2010 East Hwy 90, tel: ''+1'' 432-837-3363 (''toll free: ''+1'' 800-510-3363''), [http://www.sundayhouseinn.us/]. $30-100 (Depending on season).
  • Get out

    Big Bend National Park