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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Established in 1854, Fort Davis National Historic Site stands as a testament to a bygone era of westward expansion and frontier defense. Built on the site of an earlier Native American village, the fort served as a vital safeguard for … Continue reading
Wassermann Wranch
Wassermann Wranch is a family-oriented, must-see sweet spot in the beautiful high desert mountains of West Texas. They have a friendly group of donkeys, a colorful herd of alpacas, and many other furry friends–including a KANGAROO–that you and your kids … Continue reading
Amigo Sports Bar and Grill
Cocktail Bar • Full-service RestaurantAmigo is a classic bar and grill that welcomes locals and visitors from out of town to come hangout. Listen to live music, watch a game on big screens, have a great meal and a drink!
Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Mural
A mural by Cristina Sosa Noriega commemorating 100 years of the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department at the Brewster County Emergency Response Center. The mural was dedicated in June of 2019.
History of the Texas Rangers Mural
The History of the Texas Rangers, on the east wall of the Prescription Shop, is one of a series of historically inspired murals by Stylle Read. The mural was commissioned by Alpine’s Artwalk and completed in July, 2019.
Kokernot Park Mural
A vibrant, pop-influenced image designed by Alpine artist Amanda Calhoun was brought to life by the Sul Ross Art Club on a water tank at the southwest corner of Kokernot Municipal Park. Photo by Belle Peña-Lancaster.
Stillwell Ranch
The Stillwell Store is located on the north-east side of Big Bend National Park about 7 miles from the park’s north entrance known as Persimmon Gap.
the Last Frontier Museum in Alpine
Agate is a hard, durable mineral made out of quartz (silicon dioxide). It occurs all around the world, in every color, and in many different types of patterns. It is as beautiful as it is versatile: Agate has been used … Continue reading
Teri Smith’s Rock Hunts
Those who wish to hunt their own specimens can attend one of Teri Smith’s Rock Hunts. Smith coordinates with several area ranchers for her groups to get official access to areas with abundant specimens of Red Plume, Black Plume and … Continue reading
McDonald Observatory
Trek north, through Fort Davis, to the famous astronomical research facility, the McDonald Observatory. Informative and detailed tours teach guests about heavenly bodies and the tools used to study them. Plan ahead to attend their famous Star Parties, where visitors … Continue reading