Established in 1882, is seat of Brewster County. Centrally located between the Davis and Glass mountains and near Big Bend National Park, Alpine is a designated Texas Main...

Established in 1882, is seat of Brewster County. Centrally located between the Davis and Glass mountains and near Big Bend National Park, Alpine is a designated Texas Main Street city. It is a retail center and shipping point for a huge ranching area, headquarters for mining companies, and home of Sul Ross State Univ. There’s also a historic downtown shopping district with several antique stores and art galleries to be found. Climate and location make town popular vacation area. Visitors enjoy golfing, mountain climbing, rock and mineral collecting, swimming, and camping amid spectacular vistas. During seasons, hunters take mule and white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope, javelina and upland game birds. Golfers find the public golf course a challenge year-round. Special events throughout the year include Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering in February, Big Bend Balloon Bash (during Labor Day weekend), local and collegiate rodeo events, and much more. Bed & breakfast accommodations are offered in historic buildings.

Alpine Chamber of Commerce: 800/561-3735. www.alpinetexas.com.