Location: Alpine
Top Things to do in Alpine
5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Alpine That You Shouldn't Miss
Alpine is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,905 at the 2010 census. The town has an elevation of 4,475 ft (1,364 m), and the surrounding mountain peaks are over a mile high. The university, hospital, library, and retail make Alpine the center of the sprawling (12,000 mi) but wide open Big Bend area (combined population only 12,500) including Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties.
Restaurants in Alpine
1. Museum of the Big Bend
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By 705Jose321 - Sacramento, United States
Excellent museum of the Big Ben at Sul Ross University. Many photo's and Exhibits explaining about West Texas history and the Chihuahuan desert.
2. Harry's Tinaja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 285christoffers - Stockholm, Sweden
After driving from Austin we stopped by at Harrys Tinaja in Alpine on a Tuesday night. A handful of people in the bar but after a few minutes we had a lively conversation going. Very friendly and cool little place worth a visit. We showed the owner Harry that he was mentioned in Lonely Planet which he was not aware of. He gave us some good tips on the road as well.
3. Kokernot Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By RobinM3355
History washes over you as you enjoy watching baseball in this historic facility which is home to the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League of Professional Baseball and Sul Ross University. Not new and modern or bright and glitzy but you won’t find a better baseball atmosphere. Kokernot Field is as warm and welcoming as the people of Alpine!
4. The Desk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States
Three members of our party were up before dawn for this "cult" hike. I had heard about this hike to a desk in hiking circles before I decided to go to Big Bend. Little did I know this hike was in the small town of Alpine where I was staying. Trying to get dinner before the Marfa lights prevented an afternoon hike when we first arrived so we woke up before dawn and were rewarded a great experience. Seeing the sunrise on the hill and the way the light changed the town of Alpine in the valley was amazing and special. Then to reach this desk in the middle of nowhere with a view out over a plain is so cool. It is made for pictures. We signed and took pictures and then walked back. One thing to note is the parking lot is on the Sul Ross University campus and recently, they have altered their campus. Make sure you have an updated virtual map to find the parking lot. The trail for our party was fairly easy with all the elevation at the beginning. Once you reach the top you will have great views. It is rocky with a lot of cactus but well marked. On top, the trail is a little less clear in places, but still relatively easy. Just stay on top and keep going east. As long as you are not descending, you will eventually end up at "The Desk". Make sure you sign the book and the desk and get great pictures. Again, it is a great, fun hike that offers not only an interesting destination but great views of Alpine and the sun rising. This is an Alpine and West Texas Must-Do.
5. Stillwell Store - Hallie's Hall of Fame Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Unusual museum devoted to one woman's life and the struggle to eke out a living in the rugged West.
Reviewed By VWSurber - Missouri City, United States
This review is mainly just to let people know Hallie's Hall of Fame is still there and open, since the facebook page isn't updated and the last review here was two years ago. Go to the Stillwill Store and ask for the key. They'll ask you to turn the lights off and lock back up when you leave. My family wasn't interested, but they indulged me a side trip. Very worthwhile and fascinating to me! Reading Hallie's books is what made me want to visit the Big Bend area. I loved seeing her things and photographs of people mentioned in her stories. I very much doubt the people running the place care about tripadvisor reviews, but just in case...Thanks for keeping the Hall of Fame open for tourists like myself!
