Alpine, TX

Travel Guide

To get to this extremely remote low pool called the Ernst Tinaja, you have to drive a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle on Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park and hike about a mile. It was sweltering in April but so worth it to see the pink and orange flaky layers of rock laid down by eons of a shallow inland sea. The pool is a scary toxic green, and with its steep sides is a death trap to creatures other than birds or insects. Read more about our Big Bend adventures at https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/ #desert #UStravel #BigBend #NationalPark #Texas #tinaja #hiking #4WD #Jeep #offroading #4wheeling #remote
To get to this extremely remote low pool called the Ernst Tinaja, you have to drive a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle on Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park and hike about a mile. It was sweltering in April but so worth it to see the pink and orange flaky layers of rock laid down by eons of a shallow inland sea. The pool is a scary toxic green, and with its steep sides is a death trap to creatures other than birds or insects. Read more about our Big Bend adventures at https://rvluckyorwhat.com/2016/04/28/big-bend-the-most-amazing-national-park-youve-never-heard-of/ #desert #UStravel #BigBend #NationalPark #Texas #tinaja #hiking #4WD #Jeep #offroading #4wheeling #remote
Alpine is a small town between Marfa, TX and Big Bend. It is full of small diners and great, West Texas shops. Nice street art too!
The sun sets over the Chihuahuan Desert between Teralingua, Texas, and Mexico. #bvstrove #mexico #texas #travel
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2004 E Hwy 90 Alpine TX
The price is SAR 357 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
SAR 357
SAR 403 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alpine. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
It wasn’t spotless it’s under renovation but staff was very nice and breakfast was on pony

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG
Antelope Lodge

Antelope Lodge

3.5 out of 5
2310 W Hwy 90 Alpine TX
The price is SAR 393 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
SAR 393
SAR 444 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. For the age it is still in great shape. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 18 February 2026

Antelope Lodge
Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room

Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room

Terlingua TX
The price is SAR 450 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
SAR 450
SAR 584 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alpine. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning.
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
Great place to stay, beautiful views!

Reviewed on 20 January 2026

Longhorn Ranch Motel - Standard Room
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Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.

Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.

Arick Village TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy laundry facilities.
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Beautiful view of the stars.

Reviewed on 18 December 2025

Sunsets. Stars. Serenity. Organic Eco-Dome in Terlingua.
40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend

40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend

Alpine TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Beautiful area. Small but adequate. Host was easy to communicate with. Appreciated the outdoor area with the propane fire. The birds were endless entertainment at the filled bird feeders.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend
Cactus Cabin with skydeck

Cactus Cabin with skydeck

Alpine TX
Stay at this cabin in Alpine. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
Very cozy spot - it was a great place to stay after a long day of visiting Big Bend. Was thankful to get out of the winter cold and find that the heater was already on and running upon arrival. Great view as well! Had some wildlife (deer) grazing right outside the window. Everything was clean, organized, ...

Reviewed on 30 December 2025

Cactus Cabin with skydeck
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of Casa Grande Peak From Lost Mine Trail

Lost Mine Trail

You can take time to visit Lost Mine Trail during your travels to Alpine. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Lost Mine Trail
El Capitan, Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Dog Canyon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dog Canyon during your travels in Alpine. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Dog Canyon

Sul Ross State University

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Explore the campus of Sul Ross State University, during your trip to Alpine. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.

Sul Ross State University

Big Bend Regional Medical Center

Though Big Bend Regional Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Alpine while you are here.

Big Bend Regional Medical Center

Kokernot Field

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Catch an event at Kokernot Field during your trip to Alpine. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.

Kokernot Field

Persimmon Gap Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Alpine. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's restaurants.

Persimmon Gap Visitor Center

Reviews of Alpine

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
57
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
67
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
23
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Things were still very closed over memorial weekend so I'd love to come back and see it at a different time

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Alpine was beautiful but hard to eat there. Cash only in alot of places and alot doesnt open till 5. go to v6 coffee bar in marathon tx its close to alpine and they have great coffee and a great selection of healthy foods. Great location.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Alpine seemed pretty grim. Finding someplace affordable to eat on Sunday evening was difficult.

5/5 - Excellent

Mel

Very nice town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Restaurants close early. Skip Marfa go to Ft Davis

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It is small historical town we visited during our trip to Big Bend National park. It is beautiful at night during clear sky. You will get to see milky-way bend. Over night stay in Holiday Inn Express in Alpine, TX was terrible.