Big Spring
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.
Big Spring State Park
343-acre park contains dance pavilion, playground, picnic sites, jogging and nature trails, and prairie dog town. Regular and electric overnight camping facilities available. Scenic drive overlooks city.
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Things to Do in Big Spring
Potton House
Restored Victorian home of Joseph Potton family, circa 1901; listed in National Register of Historic…
Learn more →Big Spring Country Club
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days
Learn more →Comanche Trail Golf Course
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days
Learn more →Comanche Trail Park
Home of spring that gave Big Spring its name; features 6,500-seat Comanche Trail Amphitheater. The…
Learn more →Vietnam Memorial
Recognizes men and women who served the U.S. in Southeast Asia. Stone is same type…
Learn more →Heritage Museum
Pioneer and Indian artifacts, art exhibits, and displays of local history and early West Texas.…
Learn more →Hangar 25 Air Museum
In 1942, Hangar 25 was constructed to support training of World War II bombardiers at…
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