Alpine Travel Guide
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Welcome to Alpine, TX!
In the foothills of the Davis Mountains of Texas sits the town of Alpine. Best known as the home of Sul Ross University, this college city offers many activities and attractions to keep both residents and visitors entertained. The university encompasses many of these sites, including the Museum of the Big Bend, which depicts the history of the region and its Mexican, Spanish and American Indian roots. Every February, people from all over the world come to Alpine for the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which shares the cowboy life through words and workshops. With its mountain terrain and ideal year-round weather conditions, this area is a popular hunting destination as well. Outfitters take hunters on guided trips for mule deer, pronghorn antelope and audad sheep. Alpine also attracts many artists and boasts several galleries that display local paintings, sculptures and other handcrafted items.
Tourist Attractions
The Museum of the Big Bend is home to many artifacts showing the history of this region.
Hotels & Motels
Ideally situated near Big Bend National Park, the Hampton Inn Alpine is also close to the Turner Range and Animal Science Center.
Radisson Suite Hotel El Paso Airport
- Enjoy a pool, Jacuzzi an high-speed Internet at this all-suite hotel
Holiday Inn El Paso Airport I-10
Centrally located just one mile from El Paso International Airport!
