local attractions

The flora in Alpine and West Texas is its own kind of beautiful.

Explore Big Bend

Located in the Heart of Far West Texas, Alpine is a small city with a genuine Old West vibe and entertainment available year round.

There’s even a railroad leading directly to Alpine from both the east and the west.

Have any questions? Want to make a reservation? Curious about the goings on in Alpine this weekend?

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Stunning purple paddle cactus thrive in nearby Big Bend National Park.

Big Bend National Park

Chinati Foundation in Marfa is close to Alpine and a fun tourist stop when in West Texas.

Chinati Foundation, Marfa (Donald Judd, 15 untitled works in concrete. Photo by Alex Marks. Donald Judd Art © 2022 Judd Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York)

The McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas has memorable star parties multiple times each week and is a must-do when in Alpine and West Texas.

McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis

Nearby

The Big Bend

  • Big Bend National Park

  • Big Bend Hot Spring

  • Big Bend State Park

  • Chisos Mountain Range

Fort Davis

  • McDonald Observatory

  • Fort Davis Historic Site

  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center

  • Davis Mountains State Park

  • Balmorhea State Park

Marfa

  • Chinati Foundation

  • Galleries

  • Fine Dining

Terlingua

  • Entrance to Big Bend National Park

  • Terlingua Ghost Town

  • Starlight Theatre

Lajitas

  • Lajitas Ghost Town

  • Lajitas Golf Course

Taking a guided river adventure down the Rio Grande is a popular day trip for guests staying at Holland Hotel.

Guided River Adventure with Angell Expeditions

Year-Round Activities

Trans-Pecos Festival of Music and Love

Holland Hotel has lots of guests staying in November to make their way to the world famous Terlingua Chili Cookoff.

Terlingua Chili Cookoff

Area Events

February

  • Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering

May

  • Cinco de Mayo (Alpine)

July

September

October

November