Alpine (Texas)

Alpine has a small general aviation airport, the closest major airports are Midland International, 3 hours, 15 minutes away, and El Paso International, about 3 1/2 hours away

By train

The tri-weekly Sunset Limited, running between Los Angeles and New Orleans, and the Texas Eagle from Chicago provided by Amtrak serves Alpine. The station is located at 102 West Holland Avenue, just south of downtown.

By bus

Greyhound Lines operates intercity bus service from the KCS Quick Stop at 2305 E Hwy 90.

• Historic downtown

  phone: +1 432 837-2326
  Many historic buildings constructed in the late 1800s. A informative brochure detailing a walking tour is available from the information center.

• Museum of the Big Bend

  phone: +1 432-837-8730
  address: 400 N Harrison St C-101
  Large collection of artifacts with exhibits on the long history of habitation in the area, from the earliest native tribes up through the Spanish, Mexican, and American eras.

• Last Frontier Museum

  phone: +1 432 837-2451
  address: 2310 W. Highway 90
  Exhibits focusing on the geology of the region.

• Woodward Agate Ranch

  phone: +1 432 364-2271
  Offers a unique chance to hunt for precious minerals like agate and opal, with or without assistance from the experienced ranch guides. Other activities include horse riding and birdwatching.

• Apache Trading Post

  phone: +1 432 837-5506
  address: 2701 West Hwy. 90
  Housed in an old log cabin, this shop sells Big Bend collectibles and souvenirs, a large selection of maps detailing the mountains of Texas. Pose for a photo with a friendly burro or let the kids play with the owner's famous dog.

• Kathy's Consignments

  phone: +1 432 837-1786
  address: 121 W Holland Ave
  Antiques.

• Mi Tesoro

  phone: +1 432 837-1882
  address: 109 W Holland Ave
  Locally designed and produced jewelry in a variety of styles.

Budget

• Alicia's Burrito Place

  phone: +1 432 837-2802
  address: 708 E Gallego Ave

• Bread & Breakfast / Bakery & Cafe

  phone: +1 432 837-9424
  address: 113 W Holland Ave

• Casa De Cafe

  phone: +1 432 837-3102
  address: 412 E Holland Ave

Mid-range

• Alexanders Tex-Mex Grill & Cantina

  phone: +1 432 837-5668
  address: 106 E Holland Ave

• La Casita Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 432 837-2842
  address: 1104 E Ave

• Penny's Diner

  phone: +1 432 837-5711
  address: 2407 E Hwy 90

• Primos Pizza

  phone: +1 432 837-9400
  address: 501 W Holland Ave

• Shotgun Grill

  phone: +1 432 837-9088
  address: 2700 W Hwy 90

• Texas Fusion BBQ

  phone: +1 432 837-1214
  address: 200 W Murphy Ave

Splurge

• Reata

  phone: +1 432 837-9232
  address: 203 N 5th St
  Great western atmosphere and decor, decent but somewhat overpriced steaks.

• Buffalo Rose Saloon

  phone: +1 432-837-9700
  address: US Hwy 90
  This is the worst restaurant in the world!

• La Trattoria Coffee & Juice Bar

  phone: +1 432 837-2200
  address: 202 W Holland Ave

• Railroad Blues

  phone: +1 432 837-3103
  address: 504 W Holland Ave
  This nightclub/bar has live music a few times a week. There is usually a $5-10 cover charge on nights that bands are playing.

• Antelope Lodge

  phone: +1 432 837-2451
  address: 2310 West Hwy 90

• Alpine Classic Inn

  phone: +1 432 837-1530
  address: 2401 East Hwy 90

• Highland Inn

  phone: +1 432 837-5811
  address: 1404 E Hwy 90

• The Holland Hotel

  phone: +1 432-837-2800
  address: 209 W Holland Ave
  Opened in 1928, now an upscale hotel in downtown with a lot of nostalgic charm.

• The Maverick Inn

  phone: +1 432 837-0628
  address: 1200 E Holland Ave

• Motel Bien Venido

  phone: +1 432 837-3454
  address: 809 E Holland Ave

• Oak Tree Inn

  phone: +1 432 837-5711
  address: 2407 E Hwy 90

• Sunday House Inn

  phone: +1 432 837-3363
  address: 2010 E Hwy 90

• Big Bend National Park