Things to see and do in Alpine

• Historic Walking and Windshield Tour    Take a leisurely stroll or drive around Alpine’s downtown and get a glimpse into our architectural history, dating from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.  A copy of the walking tour guide/map is available at the Alpine Visitors Center.

• Visit Kokernot Park and the “Wrigley-Style” Kokernot Field   A pleasant walk through Kokernot Park with its many trees is a great place to relax, have a picnic lunch and let the children roam.  A visit to Kokernot Lodge and the Burgess Spring is a true delight.  For the baseball enthusiasts, Kokernot Field will take your breath away.  Styled after the famous Wrigley Field, this baseball diamond was once home to the Alpine Cowboys, a semi-pro team of the mid 20th century.

• Specialty Shops   Alpine has many unique shops and boutiques.  Most of our specialty shops are located in the historic downtown area, with a few others scattered here and there.  Choose from fine art, photography, antiques, gifts and souvenirs, books and maps, rocks and gems, arts and crafts and a whole lot more.

• Museum of the Big Bend   Permanent displays of the Big Bend’s natural and cultural history will enlighten and educate visitors to the area.  A children’s corner makes the museum a great place for the entire family.  Special showings each month and a fabulous gift store make the museum a must see for visitors to Alpine.

• Turner Range and Animal Science Center   For Rodeo and horse fans, this is the place.  The RAS hosts a number of rodeos and horse shows throughout the year.  Between events, one might find Sul Ross State University students and 4-H club members practicing in the arena at any given time, making a wonderful morning or afternoon attraction.

• Performing Arts and Live Entertainment   Alpine offers a variety of stage performances throughout the year by our two local theatre groups:  Theatre of the Big Bend and the Big Bend Players.  If you are in Alpine during the summer months, enjoy the outdoor theatre during our cool high desert evenings.  Live music can be heard every weekend at the Railroad Blues, with a variety of genres represented.  You’ll find honky-tonk, tejano, blues, rock and many others,

• View the Marfa Mystery Lights Video   Apache Trading Post offers a free viewing of an 8 minute documentary about the Marfa Mystery Lights.  Find out what experts think and what to look for before heading out at night to see the lights for your self.

• Alpine’s Murals   Stroll through the breezeway along side the Reata Restaurant, between the street and their patio, and marvel at the colorful mural, depicting scenes from the movie from which the restaurant takes its name, the motion picture “Giant”.  Walk down the street two blocks south and you’ll see another fabulous mural by Stylle Read along the side of Kiowa Gallery.  This mural displays many images of West Texas and Alpine including one of Sul Ross’ most famous alumni, Dan Blocker.  Round the corner and Alpine’s Rangra Theater is decorated with images of John Wayne, Darth Vader and many other famous move characters.

• County Courthouse Hall of History   Take a walk through he great hall in the Brewster County Courthouse, and step back through the years.  Photographs of much earlier times in Alpine and the surrounding area are on display, offering a glimpse of yesteryear.

• Visit the Beautiful Campus of Sul Ross State University   With years of history and its uniquely beautiful setting, the campus of Sul Ross is a delightful place to wander around.  Many of the buildings are now classified as historic.

• Alpine Country Club Golf Course   Nestled next to Kokernot Park, this 9 hole course is very popular with both residents and visitors.

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Please visit the Alpine Visitors Center for more information, maps and directions.
The Visitor’s Center is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and
Saturday 10am-4pm