Big Spring, Texas

The seat of Howard County's name was derived from a huge natural spring on the Sulphur Draw that provided water to buffalo, antelope, wild mustangs, and the Comanche and Shawnee Indians. The first white men appeared at the site in 1849. Today, the spring is located at center of city park.

Big Spring is the home of Howard College and the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, and South west Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.

The heritage walking tour features 26 historic buildings with antique and gift shops, a railroad and train display, and memorabilia, in the Big Spring downtown area.
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Attractions near Big Spring, Texas

Woodbridge Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum

Museum features many hands-on and interactive exhibits, video presentations, artifacts, and live demonstrations on the histor...

Breckenridge Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

River Bend Resort & Country Club

Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Ellen Noel Art Museum

The Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin is an independent art museum located on the campus of the University of Texas ...

Daingerfield State Park

581 acres offer boating, fishing and swimming in 80-acre lake; boat ramp, fishing pier, camping, cabins and hiking trails. Tw...

Wildcatter Ranch & Resort

This 4,000-acre guest ranch, located south of town, offers visitors a chance to fish, hike, and bird watch. Reservations requ...

Sam Rayburn House Museum
Sam Rayburn House Museum

The Sam Rayburn House Museum is the home of the late "Mister Sam," who served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives...

Bay Oaks Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

East Texas Oil Museum

Every aspect of the oil boom days of the 1930s is re-created through dioramas, films, sound effects and mementos of the oil f...

Upcoming Events near Big Spring, Texas

Chili Super Bowl

Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
Friday is move-in day for competitors and the "Cooks" Dance. See and sample the world's largest bowl of chili, enjoy live mus...

Texas Gun & Knife Show

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
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West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Features exhibits, rodeo, livestock shows and carnival at the Taylor County Expo Center. Parade is at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9....

Christmas at Old Fort Concho

Start Date: Fri December, 6th
Old Fort Concho celebrates with a full weekend of living history, shopping, entertainment, period music, special art shows an...

Anniversary of Elvis Presley & Sweetwater Concert

Start Date: Fri December, 6th
This was Elvis Presley's second concert in Sweetwater. Donnie Roberts (Elvis impersonator) performs. ...

N.A.S. BBQ, Chili Cook-off, & Music Festival

Start Date: Fri July, 19th
Nothing says TEXAS like BBQ & Good Music! Come eat BBQ & enjoy talented local West Texas musicians & artists. There is some...

Bluegrass Festival

Start Date: Fri July, 5th
While scouring the town of Vega for small treasures, enjoy some of the best Bluegrass bands of the Panhandle of Tx @ City Par...

Comancheros de Vega

Start Date: Fri July, 5th
Special treasures to be found in this small community. Maps available @ most businesses. Contact Chamber for more info @ 806-...

Tule Creek Bluegrass Festival

Start Date: Fri July, 5th
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Quilting & Needlearts Vendor Market

Start Date: Fri June, 21st
Quilting & Sewing Fabrics, Notions, Yarns & Embroidery Products...

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