Alpine is a friendly, bustling town of 5,000 people nestled in a West Texas mountain valley that feels like nowhere else in the state. Alpine offers shopping, dining, live music, the best variety of lodging in the region, and easy access to area attractions including Big Bend National Park, Marfa, Fort Davis, the McDonald Observatory, and more. Enjoy the Museum of the Big Bend, offering seasonal art shows and a first-class permanent exhibit on the history and cultures of the Big Bend region. Other attractions include walking tours of downtown murals and historic buildings, and beautiful, historic Kokernot Field, home of Alpine Cowboys baseball.
Annual events include the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering in February; Viva Big Bend music festival in July; and November’s ArtWalk festival of art and music. Restaurants range from fine dining to food trucks, while accommodations include historic hotels, cozy guest rental homes, and more.