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Big Spring
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North America : United States of America : Texas : Panhandle : Northern Edwards Plateau : Big Spring
Big Spring is a city on the Edwards Plateau in Texas.
[edit] Get in
- I-20 passes through the city, connecting Abilene and Dallas-Fort Worth in the east with Midland-Odessa and El Paso to the west.
- US 87 connects the city with Lubbock to the north and San Angelo and San Antonio to the south.
[edit] Get around
[edit][add listing] See
- Big Spring State Park
- Hangar 25 Air Museum, 1911 Apron Drive, 432 264 1999, [1]. Big Spring Bombadier School during WWII, and then later incorporated as part of Webb Air Force Base, the hangar now holds a museum which showcases military history in the area.
- Heritage Museum of Big Spring, 510 Scurry St., 432 267 8255. History museum focusing on early pioneer life, railroad history, and oil production in the area.
- Potton House, 200 N Gregg St, 432 263 0511. Restored Victorian home built in 1901 which showcases turn of the century home furnishings.
[edit][add listing] Do
[edit][add listing] Buy
- Aunt Bea's Antiques, 1711 N FM 700, 432 263 6923.
- Ward's Boot Saddle & Western, 1109 Gregg St, 432 267 8512.
[edit][add listing] Eat
- La Posada Restaurant, 206 NW 4th St, 432 267 9112.
- Spanish Inn Restaurant, 200 NW 3rd St, 432 267 9340.
- Brenda's, 3rd Street. Burgers, Chicken fried steak, all-u-can-eat fried shrimp and catfish on Fridays, BBQ and more. Very reasonable. edit
- Big John's BBQ, 3rd Street. Little hole in the wall BBQ place. Been around forever and is very good! edit
[edit][add listing] Drink
- J & R Sports Bar, 1310 W 4th St, 432 935 6776.
- Tonys Bar, 800 W 4th St, 432 517 4145.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
- Comfort Inn, 2900 E. I-20, 432 267 4553.
- Days Inn, 2701 S. Gregg St., 432 267 5237.
- Motel 6, 600 W Interstate 20, 432 267 1695.
[edit] Get out
- Lake Moss Creek, about 10 miles south of town. Fishing, birding, swimming, and boating spot. Camping available.
| Routes through Big Spring |
| Odessa ← Midland ← | W | → Sweetwater → Abilene |
| Lubbock ← Lamesa ← | NW | → Sterling City → San Angelo |
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