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Apache Trading Post

Rustic log cabin and gift shop features Big Bend collectibles, plus books on Mexico, Native American heritage, and the history and geology of the Big Bend. It houses a large selection of topographic maps and 3-D relief maps highlighting the mountains of West Texas.

Find out about the mysterious Marfa Lights in an eight-minute video shown continuously in the "Stars of Texas" room—filled with movie posters of films shot in the area, including Giant. Meet Quicksilver Pete and his six camera-loving burro friends in "Jack-assic Park." Open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. 2701 W. U.S. 90, three miles west of Alpine. 432/837-5506. www.apachetradingpost.com.

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Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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2701 W. U.S. 90
Alpine, Texas
Phone: 432/837-5506

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Open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.

Featured Attraction

Discover this 175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines dedicated as a memorial to Governor Hogg. Attractions include the restored birthplace, picnic areas, museum and family cemetery. The park also offers hiking trails, picnic tables and a pavilion that can be rented for special events. Two miles northeast off U.S. 84. 903/683-2213.

City: Rusk
Region: Piney Woods

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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