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Alpine, Texas Travel Guide
Region: Big Bend Country
 The seat of the largest county in Texas (larger than the state of Connecticut),
Alpine is perched at an elevation of 4,485 feet, lofty by Texas standards.
The mountainous climate makes the city a popular vacation spot and travelers
can enjoy mountain climbing, horseback riding, rock hunting, and more.
The city is home of Sul Ross State University.
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Alpine Attractions
McDonald Astronomical Observatory.
You'll find this spot 6791 feet above sea level on the rounded peak of
Mount Locke in the Davis Mountains. The Visitors' Information Center is
at the base of the mountain and on selected nights you can join them for
"Star Parties," constellation tours, viewings through telescopes,
and a video. The observatory is 43 miles north of Alpine via Rt. 118 off
Spur 78. For a schedule, visit the McDonald
Observatory site.
Museum of the Big Bend. Encompassing
the contributions of the many groups that once called Big Bend home (including
Native Americans, Spanish, Mexicans, and Anglo-Americans), this museum
is a good staring point for an overview of the region's cultural and natural
history. Children will enjoy the Discovery Center with hands-on ways to
learn about the area. Be sure to see the Chihuahuan Desert Cactus Garden.
Located at Sul Ross State University off US 90.
Woodward Agate Ranch. Hunt, gather
and collect famed Texas agates and other semi-precious stones on the grounds
of this 3000-acre rock-hunter's paradise. If you're less inspired, you
may purchase sample rocks already weighed and cleaned. Located 18 miles
south of Alpine on Rt. 118.
Where to Stay
Hotel Limpia. Built in 1912 and styled
in 1944 art deco, this hotel in the town square is constructed of locally
mined pink limestone. It boasts the only bar in the county. You'll find
a dining room, bar, some kitchenettes, some microwaves, and some in-room
hot tubs, and cable TV. Located on Main Street.
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