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.
City: Alpine
Region: Big Bend Country
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
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
