'''Big Spring''' is a city on the Edwards Plateau in Texas.

Get in

  • '''I-20''' passes through the city, connecting Abilene and Dallas-Fort Worth in the east with Midland-Odessa and El Paso to the west.
  • '''US 87''' connects the city with Lubbock to the north and San Angelo and San Antonio to the south.
  • Get around

    See

  • '''Big Spring State Park'''
  • '''Hangar 25 Air Museum''', 1911 Apron Drive, 432 264 1999, [http://www.hangar25airmuseum.com/main/about_us.asp]. Big Spring Bombadier School during WWII, and then later incorporated as part of Webb Air Force Base, the hangar now holds a museum which showcases military history in the area.
  • '''Heritage Museum of Big Spring''', 510 Scurry St., 432 267 8255. History museum focusing on early pioneer life, railroad history, and oil production in the area.
  • '''Potton House''', 200 N Gregg St, 432 263 0511. Restored Victorian home built in 1901 which showcases turn of the century home furnishings.
  • Do

    Buy

  • '''Aunt Bea's Antiques''', 1711 N FM 700, 432 263 6923.
  • '''Ward's Boot Saddle & Western''', 1109 Gregg St, 432 267 8512.
  • Eat

  • '''La Posada Restaurant''', 206 NW 4th St, 432 267 9112.
  • '''Spanish Inn Restaurant''', 200 NW 3rd St, 432 267 9340.
  • Brenda's. rd Street. Burgers, Chicken fried steak, all-u-can-eat fried shrimp and catfish on Fridays, BBQ and more. Very reasonable.
  • Big John's BBQ. rd Street. Little hole in the wall BBQ place. Been around forever and is very good!

    Drink

  • '''J & R Sports Bar''', 1310 W 4th St, 432 935 6776.
  • '''Tonys Bar''', 800 W 4th St, 432 517 4145.
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    Sleep

  • '''Comfort Inn''', 2900 E. I-20, 432 267 4553.
  • '''Days Inn''', 2701 S. Gregg St., 432 267 5237.
  • '''Motel 6''', 600 W Interstate 20, 432 267 1695.
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    Get out

  • '''Lake Moss Creek''', about 10 miles south of town. Fishing, birding, swimming, and boating spot. Camping available.