The famous Desk on Hancock Hill is a must-see with spectacular views of the city of Alpine, the Chisos Mountains, and beyond!

The Desk at Hancock Hill

Activities
in the Area

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?

Give us a call at  (432) 837-0628

A female hiker takes a moment to admire Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande at Big Bend National Park.

Big Bend National Park

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

  • Davis Mountains State Park

  • Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center

  • 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

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

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)

A worldwide attraction, McDonald Observatory in nearby Fort Davis will not disappoint.

McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis

Rafters enjoy the Rio Grande on a guided river adventure.

Guided River Adventure with Angell Expeditions.

Year-Round Activities

Nearby Marfa, Texas hosts the annual Trans-Pecos Festival of Music and Love.

Trans-Pecos Festival of Music and Love

Area Events

February

  • Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering

May

  • Cinco de Mayo (Alpine)

July

September

October

November

Terlingua hosts a huge chili cookoff each year that is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Terlingua Chili Cookoff