Guidebook for Alpine
Essentials
A well-provisioned organic food store on Highway 118 on the southern edge of Alpine.
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Blue Water Natural Foods Alpine Texas
Texas 118A well-provisioned organic food store on Highway 118 on the southern edge of Alpine.
It's a large, fairly well-provisioned supermarket for a small town. They have all of the basics and more.
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Porter's
712 State StIt's a large, fairly well-provisioned supermarket for a small town. They have all of the basics and more.
The hub of local Alpine. If you need hardware or housewares, Morrison's has everything.
Morrison True Value Hardware
301 N 5th StThe hub of local Alpine. If you need hardware or housewares, Morrison's has everything.
There are two "Porter's Thriftways" in Alpine. They are fairly similar. Go figure.
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Porter's Thriftway
101 E Sul Ross AveThere are two "Porter's Thriftways" in Alpine. They are fairly similar. Go figure.
Dollar General
105 N 15th StCheapest household goods in town.
Food Scene
The best cook in Alpine started this restaurant, although she no longer owns it--just good tasting traditional and nouveau Italian food.
La Tratt
901 E Holland AveThe best cook in Alpine started this restaurant, although she no longer owns it--just good tasting traditional and nouveau Italian food.
Probably Alpine's most upscale restaurant: good cowboy cuisine with a comfortable atmosphere. Kind of expensive, but lunch is a good deal.
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Reata Restaurant
203 N 5th StProbably Alpine's most upscale restaurant: good cowboy cuisine with a comfortable atmosphere. Kind of expensive, but lunch is a good deal.
Excellent food for lunch and dinner. Has a bar and relaxed surroundings across the street from the Holland Hotel.
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Guzzi Up
202 W Holland AveExcellent food for lunch and dinner. Has a bar and relaxed surroundings across the street from the Holland Hotel.
La Casita
1104 E Avenue HAlpine's favorite for Mexican food; inexpensive, very casual.
Drinks & Nightlife
A definite stop on your trip to Terlingua. At least stay for a beer, the view, and maybe dinner. There's live music most nights and, of course, you wouldn't want to pass up the composting toilets.
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Starlight Theatre
631 Ivey RdA definite stop on your trip to Terlingua. At least stay for a beer, the view, and maybe dinner. There's live music most nights and, of course, you wouldn't want to pass up the composting toilets.
Live music, something to imbibe, and even dinner. Another worthwhile stop in Terlingua.
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la Kiva Restaurant & Bar
23220 FM170Live music, something to imbibe, and even dinner. Another worthwhile stop in Terlingua.
Wonderful western, relaxed but artful ambiance. A place for conversation, drinks, and a few good things to eat.
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Saddle Club Alpine
211 East Holland AvenueWonderful western, relaxed but artful ambiance. A place for conversation, drinks, and a few good things to eat.
An upscale bar and restaurant in the same building as the beautifully adorned Holland Hotel.
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The Century Bar & Grill
209 W Holland AveAn upscale bar and restaurant in the same building as the beautifully adorned Holland Hotel.
Sightseeing
The Gage Hotel is Marathon's grand old hotel and sports an upscale restaurant with New York prices. They have their own garden so vegetables and fruit are often fresh and tasty.
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Gage Hotel
Highway 90WThe Gage Hotel is Marathon's grand old hotel and sports an upscale restaurant with New York prices. They have their own garden so vegetables and fruit are often fresh and tasty.
Wander into the beautifully restored, western-style lobby of the Holland Hotel. Worth the look. Stay for a cocktail at the Century Bar & Grill.
The Holland Hotel
209 W Holland AveWander into the beautifully restored, western-style lobby of the Holland Hotel. Worth the look. Stay for a cocktail at the Century Bar & Grill.
Star Parties (evening events) and Solar Viewings (daytime events) are held several times a week, open to the public, plus there are special events such as Lunar Seminars, etc. In addition, they are atop the Davis Mountains, the tallest mountains in the area. Visit their web site for dates and times: http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/
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McDonald Observatory Visitors Center
3640 Dark Sky DrStar Parties (evening events) and Solar Viewings (daytime events) are held several times a week, open to the public, plus there are special events such as Lunar Seminars, etc. In addition, they are atop the Davis Mountains, the tallest mountains in the area. Visit their web site for dates and times: http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/
While in Marfa, take a look at another beautifully restored hotel. Stay for a drink or maybe lunch or dinner at Jett's Grill inside the hotel. There are also fun shops to wander around in at the hotel.
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The Hotel Paisano
207 Highland StWhile in Marfa, take a look at another beautifully restored hotel. Stay for a drink or maybe lunch or dinner at Jett's Grill inside the hotel. There are also fun shops to wander around in at the hotel.
Everything Else
Live music starting at 10 pm Thursday-Saturday and sometimes other nights. This is the best place, often the only place, in town for music and dancing.
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Railroad Blues
504 W Holland AveLive music starting at 10 pm Thursday-Saturday and sometimes other nights. This is the best place, often the only place, in town for music and dancing.
A small regional hospital with Emergency Services and limited surgery.
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
2600 TX-118A small regional hospital with Emergency Services and limited surgery.
The Brewster County Sheriff is the police authority for our place. The City police do not have authority outside of the city limits of Alpine.
Brewster Sheriff's Office
201 West Avenue EastThe Brewster County Sheriff is the police authority for our place. The City police do not have authority outside of the city limits of Alpine.
Parks & Nature
Native plant garden, guided nature walks, and nature seminars. See their website for a calendar of events.
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Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
43869 TX-118Native plant garden, guided nature walks, and nature seminars. See their website for a calendar of events.
Closer to Alpine than Big Bend, another venue for hiking and camping.
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สำนักงานใหญ่สวนสาธารณะเทือกเขาเดวิส
Texas 118Closer to Alpine than Big Bend, another venue for hiking and camping.
A continuation of the glorious high desert scenery and hiking trails of the national park next door. Less visited.
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Big Bend Ranch State Park
21800 Farm to Market Road 170A continuation of the glorious high desert scenery and hiking trails of the national park next door. Less visited.
Arts & Culture
Sporadic public performances--theater, concerts--by guest performers and local talent. At best, the local talent is a real hoot. Look at the calendar at www.sulross.edu.
Sul Ross State University
79830 US-90Sporadic public performances--theater, concerts--by guest performers and local talent. At best, the local talent is a real hoot. Look at the calendar at www.sulross.edu.
Hosts exhibits on local geology and archeology, and special exhibits: http://www.museumofthebigbend.com/
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Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison StHosts exhibits on local geology and archeology, and special exhibits: http://www.museumofthebigbend.com/
Local art co-op; sells paintings, sculpture, pottery, and jewelry by local artists and artisans.
Catchlight Art Gallery
117 W Holland AveLocal art co-op; sells paintings, sculpture, pottery, and jewelry by local artists and artisans.
For a list of all art galleries in Alpine: http://www.galleriesartists.com/alpine-galleries.html
Big Bend Arts Council
115 West Holland Avenue For a list of all art galleries in Alpine: http://www.galleriesartists.com/alpine-galleries.html