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Big Brewster Mural

At the stoplight on Holland Avenue and 5th Street, two murals are perpendicular to each other. Facing west, on the wall of Kiowa Gallery, is “Big Brewster,” which welcomes visitors with an introduction of Brewster County. Images of defining faces … Continue reading

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Beach Mural at Alpine Medical Center

Long-time Alpine artist Deborah Allison (who has sadly now moved away) painted a tropical paradise in the Chihuahuan Desert on two sides of the Alpine Medical Center.

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View of Alpine Mural

Alpine’s Post Office until September 2000, built in 1939, is typical of WPA architecture. The inside retains most of its original features, including “View of Alpine”, a mural painted by Jose Moya del Pine in 1940.

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RingTail Records

A choice selection of CDs, DVDs, and LPs. Located on the same block as the Granada Theater, RingTail Records is the record store in Far West Texas where you can find a variety of vinyl, cassettes and CDs, and occasionally … Continue reading

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Museum of the Big Bend

Located on the beautiful campus of Sul Ross State University, the Museum of the Big Bend is a must-see for each visitor to the area. It is a wonderful repository of information on the entire Big Bend region with exhibits … Continue reading

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The Ritchey

A friendly and welcoming bar with frequent live music. Ask about occasional specials from the kitchen. The Hotel Ritchey is one of the oldest commercial buildings still standing in Alpine. The adobe portion was built in the 1880s as a … Continue reading

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Railroad Blues

Big Bend’s premier live music venue. World famous beer & wine tourist trap. Prolific music acts such as Jerry Jeff Walker, Del Castillo, Billy Joe Shaver and Kinky Friedman have graced the stage at Railroad Blues. The venue that sits … Continue reading

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Holland Hotel

“The Holland Hotel prides itself on being West Texas Hospitality at its finest by offering the ultimate blend of hospitality, elegance, charm and history. Welcoming visitors since 1928, this Trost & Trost masterpiece offers a unique piece of West Texas … Continue reading

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