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
Fully refundable
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$114 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and 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! (1,002 reviews)
Stay was fine, breakfast was good, room was clean

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpine Southeast by IHG
Antelope Lodge

Antelope Lodge

3.5 out of 5
2310 W Hwy 90 Alpine TX
$110 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$125 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and 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! (601 reviews)
Good stay, didn’t see much of staff.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Antelope Lodge
Alpine City Place

Alpine City Place

3 out of 5
101 W Ave E Alpine TX
$92 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$105 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Alpine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kiowa Gallery and Museum of the Big Bend are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (89 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay. The hotel is 2nd floor of a bar which is pretty noisy until midnight. Otherwise, you will enjoy your stay!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Alpine City Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Beautiful view of the stars.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 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! (39 reviews)
He was a great communicator.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

40 Acres of Solitude: Relax&Explore Near Big Bend
The StarStruck Stay – Desert Shipping Container Escape Beneath Endless Stars

The StarStruck Stay – Desert Shipping Container Escape Beneath Endless Stars

Alpine TX
Stay at this campground in Alpine. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces.
The StarStruck Stay – Desert Shipping Container Escape Beneath Endless Stars
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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.

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