Alpine (Texas)

Alpine [1] is a city in Texas. Get in The closest major airports are Midland International, 3 hours, 15 minutes away, and El Paso International, about 3 1/2 hours away Amtrak operates the Alpine Station. Get around Greyhound Lines operates intercity bus service from the KCS Quick Stop. See Historic downtown, (visitor's center at 106 North 3rd Street), ☎ 432 837 2326. Many historic buildings constructed in the late 1800s. A informative brochure detailing a walking tour is available from the information center.  edit Museum of the Big Bend, 1000 E Sul Ross Avenue (on the Sul Ross State University campus), ☎ 432 837 8143, [2]. Large collection of artifacts with exhibits on the long history of habitation in the area, from the earliest native tribes up through the Spanish, Mexican, and American eras.  edit Last Frontier Museum, 2310 W. Highway 90, ☎ 432 837 2451. Exhibits focusing on the geology of the region.  edit Do Woodward Agate Ranch, (18 miles south of town on Texas Highway 118), ☎ 432 364 2271, [3]. Offers a unique chance to hunt for precious minerals like agate and opal, with or without assistance from the experienced ranch guides. Other activities include horse riding and birdwatching.  edit Buy Apache Trading Post, 2701 West Hwy. 90, ☎ '+1' 432-837-5506 (callen@apachetradingpost.com, fax: '+1' 432-837-9216), [4]. Housed in an old log cabin, this shop sells Big Bend collectibles and souvenirs, a large selection of maps detailing the mountains of Texas. Pose for a photo with a friendly burro or let the kids play with the owner's famous dog.  edit Kathy's Consignments, 121 W Holland Ave, ☎ 432 837 1786. Antiques.  edit Mi Tesoro, 109 W Holland Ave, ☎ 432 837 1882, [5]. Locally designed and produced jewelry in a variety of styles.  edit Eat Budget Alicia's Burrito Place, 708 E Gallego Ave, tel: +1 432-837-2802. Bread & Breakfast / Bakery & Cafe, 113 W Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-9424. Casa De Cafe, 412 E Holland Ave, tel: +1432-837-3102. Mid-range Alexanders Tex-Mex Grill & Cantina, 106 E Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-5668. La Casita Mexican Restaurant, 1104 E Ave, tel: +1 432-837-2842. Edelweiss Brewery and Restaurant, 209 W Holland Ave, ☎ 432 837 9454, [6]. A large selection of German and American dishes, several varieties of microbrew, and live music most nights. Also serves a good filling breakfast. Try the green chile gravy.  edit Penny's Diner, 2407 E Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-5711. Primos Pizza, 501 W Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-9400. Shotgun Grill, 2700 W Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-9088. Texas Fusion BBQ, 200 W Murphy Ave, tel: +1 432-837-1214. Splurge Long Horn Steakhouse, 801 N 5th St, ☎ 432 837 3217, [7]. Part of a regional chain, this place serves up good steaks and good home-style hot rolls.  edit Reata, 203 N 5th St, ☎ 432 837 9232, [8]. Great western atmosphere and decor, decent but somewhat overpriced steaks.  edit Drink Buffalo Rose Saloon, US Hwy 90, tel: +1432-837-9700. This is the worst restaurant in the world! Edelweiss Brewery & Restaurant, See listing in the Eat section above. La Trattoria Coffee & Juice Bar, 202 W Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-2200. Railroad Blues, 504 W Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-3103, [9]. This nightclub/bar has live music a few times a week. There is usually a $5-10 cover charge on nights that bands are playing. Sleep Alpine Inn, 2000 E. Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-3417, [10]. $35-110 (Depending on season). Antelope Lodge, 2310 West Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-2451 (toll free: +1 800-880-8106), [11]. $39-74 (Singles-Doubles). Alpine Classic Inn, 2401 East Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-1530. Highland Inn, 1404 E. Hwy. 90, tel: +1 432-837-5811. $42-65. Historic Holland Hotel, 209 West Holland, tel: +1 432-837-3844 (toll free: +1 800-535-8040), [12]. $45-85. The Maverick Inn, 1200 E. Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-0628, [13]. $75-205 (Depending on season). Motel Bien Venido, 809 E. Holland Ave, tel: +1 432-837-3454. Oak Tree Inn, 2407 E. Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-5711. $59-69. Ramada Limited, 2800 W. Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-1100, [14]. Sunday House Inn, 2010 East Hwy 90, tel: +1 432-837-3363 (toll free: +1 800-510-3363), [15]. $30-100 (Depending on season). Get out Big Bend National Park Routes through Alpine Presidio ← Marfa ←  SW  NE  → Fort Stockton → San Angelo Van Horn ← Marfa ←  W  E  → Marathon → Del Rio This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!