For more than 70 years this museum has been collecting and exhibiting artifacts of the vast Big Bend region. Here, people have traveled and lived for over 11,000
Alpine, TX MuseumsSource of famed Texas agates (red plume, pompom, and a rainbow of other types) colorful jasper, labradorite feldspar, calcite, precious opal, and other minerals. Hunt and collect on over 3,000 acres; guide service available (fee). Rough agate 50 cents per pound;
Alpine, TX Natural AttractionsSeveral theatre groups offer seasonal productions, including the Theatre of the Big Bend, which offers musicals and dramas under the stars during the summer; 915/837-8220. Big Bend Players presents between four and six shows each year; call 915/837-2921 for more information.
Alpine, TX TheatresThe Dunagan Visitor Center at Monahans Sandhills State Park features hands-on exhibits of the cultural and natural history of...
In a sloping basin among scenic Davis Mountains, 1,869 acres host more than 155,000 visitors annually. Primary service facili...
Built in 1906 as the first international train station in the U.S., the handsome renovated building now serves AMTRAK and is ...
The Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin is an independent art museum located on the campus of the University of Texas ...
Visitors at Balmorhea State Park can enjoy swimming, picnicking, and camping. An honor box is located at the park entrance fo...