Guidebook for Alpine
Parks & Nature
You just have to go and see for yourself. You need as many days out there you can get.
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Big Bend National Park
You just have to go and see for yourself. You need as many days out there you can get.
This place is definitely worth checking out. They have a huge cactus garden filled with everything from the chihuahuan desert. Beautiful hiking trails and great views.
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Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
43869 TX-118This place is definitely worth checking out. They have a huge cactus garden filled with everything from the chihuahuan desert. Beautiful hiking trails and great views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Railroad Blues
504 W Holland AveUsually they have great live music
Cash only. But great little venue to hang out with friends on the back patio and play some corn hole.
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Harry's Tinaja
412 E Holland AveCash only. But great little venue to hang out with friends on the back patio and play some corn hole.
This is in Marfa, but is a great little dive bar. Also a great place to have a beer and meet local marfans, and see some life music or VJ Mellowarms showing some rad music videos. They have a great outdoor area and have fires going in the winter. DOG FRIENDLY
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Lost Horse Saloon
306 E San Antonio StThis is in Marfa, but is a great little dive bar. Also a great place to have a beer and meet local marfans, and see some life music or VJ Mellowarms showing some rad music videos. They have a great outdoor area and have fires going in the winter. DOG FRIENDLY
Alpine's great little local brewery. Dog friendly. Opens at 4pm!
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Big Bend Brewing Co.
3401 US 90Alpine's great little local brewery. Dog friendly. Opens at 4pm!
Probably the most historic bar in west texas...at least in alpine. It's not as "cool" as it used to be back in the day, but still a great spot to check out. They have food trucks outside, also! Most bars are in walking distance from each other so feel free to bar hop!
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OLE CRYSTAL BAR
410 E Holland AveProbably the most historic bar in west texas...at least in alpine. It's not as "cool" as it used to be back in the day, but still a great spot to check out. They have food trucks outside, also! Most bars are in walking distance from each other so feel free to bar hop!
Food Scene
It’s delicious! And they change their menu every week! They are only open on Saturday and Sunday in the evenings. I think they open around 6
Fishcat - Japanese Cuisine
It’s delicious! And they change their menu every week! They are only open on Saturday and Sunday in the evenings. I think they open around 6
I would highly recommend their green curry or Tom ka (probably spelled that wrong). Their soup/curry dishes are incredible. And he will make them as spicy as you want.
Thai Way
I would highly recommend their green curry or Tom ka (probably spelled that wrong). Their soup/curry dishes are incredible. And he will make them as spicy as you want.
The. Best. Hot. Dogs. On. Earth. Best paired with a Mexi-coke and voodoo chips.
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Cow Dog
301 E Holland AveThe. Best. Hot. Dogs. On. Earth. Best paired with a Mexi-coke and voodoo chips.
Super delicious, fresh baked pasteries. They usually have something savory too like a yummy quiche. Great place to sit and read and sip on some coffee or tea.
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Taste and See Bakery
116 N 5th StSuper delicious, fresh baked pasteries. They usually have something savory too like a yummy quiche. Great place to sit and read and sip on some coffee or tea.
The best coffee shop in alpine. Hands down. Plus they make homemade waffles and crepes and they are to die for.
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Cedar Coffee Supply
103 N 4th StThe best coffee shop in alpine. Hands down. Plus they make homemade waffles and crepes and they are to die for.
Expect to have to wait at least 45 minutes. But sit down, have a cup of coffee or a fresh Pastery while you wait. Great place to get the essential breaskfast like biscuits and gravy, omelets, etc.
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Judy’s Bread & Breakfast Bakery Cafe
113 W Holland AveExpect to have to wait at least 45 minutes. But sit down, have a cup of coffee or a fresh Pastery while you wait. Great place to get the essential breaskfast like biscuits and gravy, omelets, etc.
For a fancy date night, this is the best place to go. Take a drive east on Hwy 90.
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Gage Hotel
Highway 90WFor a fancy date night, this is the best place to go. Take a drive east on Hwy 90.
The most popular restaurant in town probably. Good for a date night or families. It tends to be a little pricey, but its consistently great food and drinks.
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Reata Restaurant
203 N 5th StThe most popular restaurant in town probably. Good for a date night or families. It tends to be a little pricey, but its consistently great food and drinks.
The best burgers in town! Also great mexican food!
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Alicia's Mexican Restaurant
708 E Gallego AveThe best burgers in town! Also great mexican food!
The best late night tacos for after the bar kind of night. They are open late on the weekends. They also have great sno-cones!
Santana's 99¢ Store & more
300 E Holland AveThe best late night tacos for after the bar kind of night. They are open late on the weekends. They also have great sno-cones!
Another great Mexican food spot in Alpine. Located right in the middle of a neighborhood. The locals know this spot, but it's not super touristy.
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La Casita
1104 E Avenue HAnother great Mexican food spot in Alpine. Located right in the middle of a neighborhood. The locals know this spot, but it's not super touristy.
The best Pizza and italian place in town. Sure to please even the littles!
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Guzzi Up
202 W Holland AveThe best Pizza and italian place in town. Sure to please even the littles!
Essentials
Blue water is a great nature grocers in alpine. They have pretty much anything you could think of plus a pretty nice selection of fresh made sandwhiches, wraps, salads, etc. they even have a fresh soup made everyday. It’s on the way out of town towards big bend, so if your heading that way, this is the last stop for a while.
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Blue Water Natural Foods Alpine Texas
Texas 118Blue water is a great nature grocers in alpine. They have pretty much anything you could think of plus a pretty nice selection of fresh made sandwhiches, wraps, salads, etc. they even have a fresh soup made everyday. It’s on the way out of town towards big bend, so if your heading that way, this is the last stop for a while.
Our local, everyday grocery store. It's not your normal HEB or Natural grocers, but it has all the essentials.
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Porter's
712 State StOur local, everyday grocery store. It's not your normal HEB or Natural grocers, but it has all the essentials.
Coffee shop/Ice cream shop/ Laundry/ Cow Dog. All in one, but also our only laundromat. Go sip on some coffee with a scoop if ice cream while you wash or get a gourmet hotdog (they are the BEST)
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Plaine Coffee
223-299 E Holland AveCoffee shop/Ice cream shop/ Laundry/ Cow Dog. All in one, but also our only laundromat. Go sip on some coffee with a scoop if ice cream while you wash or get a gourmet hotdog (they are the BEST)
Arts & Culture
This is a great place to go to learn about alpine and the surrounding area’s history. It doesn’t take long and is free! It’s on Sul Ross campus. Also, drive around in those old neighborhoods around campus, there are some really neat old homes.
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Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison StThis is a great place to go to learn about alpine and the surrounding area’s history. It doesn’t take long and is free! It’s on Sul Ross campus. Also, drive around in those old neighborhoods around campus, there are some really neat old homes.
If you feel like going for a drive, head west on Hwy 90 past marfa and valentine so see the iconic Prada Marfa.
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Prada Marfa
14880 US-90If you feel like going for a drive, head west on Hwy 90 past marfa and valentine so see the iconic Prada Marfa.
They change it up pretty frequently, but definitely worth seeing!
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Ballroom Marfa
108 E San Antonio StThey change it up pretty frequently, but definitely worth seeing!
Sightseeing
Marfa Lights Viewing Area
US 90Just go. The later the better
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Check their website to see the days they offer star parties, and get your tickets in advance. They aren't very expensive and are totally worth it. Bring out your inner nerd and go see the best stars in Texas.
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McDonald Observatory Visitors Center
3640 Dark Sky DrHIGHLY RECOMMEND. Check their website to see the days they offer star parties, and get your tickets in advance. They aren't very expensive and are totally worth it. Bring out your inner nerd and go see the best stars in Texas.
about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Alpine. Historic Terlingua ghost town is worth the drive. Surrounded by the stunning Chisos and Christmas mountains and funky individuals. Go have a beer on "the porch" at the Starlight Theater while you wait and have a gourmet burger or a prickly pear marg. Gateway into Big Bend National park and Big Big State park. Take a drive from Terlingua down the River Road, one of the most scenic drives in Texas.
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Terlingua Ghost Town
Terlingua Ghost Townabout 1 hour and 15 minutes from Alpine. Historic Terlingua ghost town is worth the drive. Surrounded by the stunning Chisos and Christmas mountains and funky individuals. Go have a beer on "the porch" at the Starlight Theater while you wait and have a gourmet burger or a prickly pear marg. Gateway into Big Bend National park and Big Big State park. Take a drive from Terlingua down the River Road, one of the most scenic drives in Texas.
If you have your passport in hand, go visit our neighbors in Mexico for some super cheap, delicious food. It's always a fun time in OJ.
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Ojinaga
If you have your passport in hand, go visit our neighbors in Mexico for some super cheap, delicious food. It's always a fun time in OJ.
If your in Big Bend National Park, and you have a passport with you, head down to the crossing and spend the morning or afternoon in Mexico drinking a cold one and having great mexican food. You have the choice of either riding a donkey into the village (recommended) or they will give you a ride in the truck. Be sure to have cash on you. They accept USD.
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Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry
If your in Big Bend National Park, and you have a passport with you, head down to the crossing and spend the morning or afternoon in Mexico drinking a cold one and having great mexican food. You have the choice of either riding a donkey into the village (recommended) or they will give you a ride in the truck. Be sure to have cash on you. They accept USD.
Entertainment & Activities
Our tiny little theater. They show two shows a week, usually an adult show and a kid show. Give them a call, its worth listening to their voicemail.
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Rangra Theatres
109 E Holland AveOur tiny little theater. They show two shows a week, usually an adult show and a kid show. Give them a call, its worth listening to their voicemail.
Go see the rodeo if you are in town Sept. 27-29 2018. It's the birthplace of the NIRA!
Sul Ross University S.A.L.E. Arena
Go see the rodeo if you are in town Sept. 27-29 2018. It's the birthplace of the NIRA!