Learn more about places and things to see and do in Alpine and the surrounds areas!

Happening the same weekend as Taylor & Colton's elopement celebration is the 31st annual Alpine Art Walk. A celebration of Art, Music and Food in the heart of downtown Alpine. Come in early and enjoy the festivities on Friday night before the elopement reception on Saturday night.

Tour the stars of the Texas sky at the McDonalds Observatory. From day to evening-time to star parties there is learning and fun for all.

Experience the myriad of activities available at Lajitas Golf Resort. For those who want a more relaxing experience, guests can enjoy a massage at the Agave Spa, relax by the crystal clear waters of our swimming pools, watch a movie at the Flat Rock Theatre, or simply enjoy the quiet of Big Bend. For the adventurous, there are numerous activities to get your heart pumping and adrenaline rushing. Choose from a variety of activities including zip-lining Quiet Canyon on our world class zip lines, a variety of horseback trail rides including a sunrise or sunset ride, shooting activities, playing a round of golf on the #1 course you can play in the state of Texas, our award winning Black Jack’s Crossing, mountain biking, stand up paddle-boarding on the Rio Grande to hiking and more, Lajitas Golf Resort has an activity for everyone!

Located on the beautiful campus of Sul Ross State University, the Museum of the Big Bend is a must-see for each visitor to the area. It is a wonderful repository of information on the entire Big Bend region with exhibits that celebrate the Chihuahua Desert and highlight the historic and prehistoric history of the area.

Big Bend National Park is a geological marvel evidenced in sea fossils and dinosaur bones to volcanic dikes that mar the desert landscape. It's a world of species diversity from the meandering river corridor that sidles across the desert floor to the sky island ridge tops that reach for the stars. It's a place where you can still hear the whispers of pioneers, ranchers, miners, and Native Americans. And it's a land of borders—a place where countries and cultures meet.