Directory
Things To Do & See
Rock Shops
Apache Trading Post, 837-5506, W. Hwy. 90
Ocotillo Enterprises, 837-5353, 205 N. 5th
Smith & Wife, 837-2451, 2310 W. Hwy. 90
Big Bend Players - Theatre
Joanna Cowell, 837-3322, Reservations & Fee.
Chihuahuan Desert Visitors Center - Hiking
Dennis Miller, 364-2499, S. on Hwy. 118.
Sunshine House - (Senior Citizens)
205 E. Sul Ross, 837-5402
Gift Shop open Mon. thru Fri. from 9 AM - 4 PM
(handmade craft items). Quilting Club every
Tuesday afternoon, free lessons. Any age invited.
Museum of the Big Bend
Tues. thru Sat, from 9 AM - 5 PM; Sun. from 1 PM
- 5 PM. 837-8730, No admission. On SRSU
Campus.
Sul Ross State University Theatre
837-8218, Summer Outdoor Theatre
Date: July
Place: Loop Road (N. on Harrison)
Time: 9:00 PM
Book Stores
Apache Trading Post, W. Hwy. 90, 837-5506
Front Street Books, 121 E. Holland, 837-3360
Libraries
SRSU (College), Entrance #3, 837-8124
Alpine Public Library, 203 N. 7th, 837-2621
Dance & Fitness
Dance & Fitness Studio, 309 E. Holland, 837-2032
Outback Bar & Grill-Dancing, 300 5. Phelps,
837-5074
Activities
Alpine Municipal Park & Walking Trail -
1501 N.2nd
Tennis Courts - Next to Municipal Park @ SRSU
Golfing - Loop Rd., (Harrison St.), 837-2752
Basketball Court - SRSU, Entrance #1
Baseball Fields - Hendryx St. or next to park
Weight Lifting - SRSU Gym, Entrance #1
Galleries
Kiowa Gallery, E. Holland, 837-3067
Ashley & Allison (Walking Rain,) 702 E. Holland
Ave., 837-0052.
Hiking
Behind SRSU, start at gym.
State Park - Ft. Davis to historic site.
Big Bend National Park.
Swimming Pools
Alpine Public Swimming Pool, 1502 N. 2nd,
837-5130
June - August, Open 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, 50¢
SRSU Swimming Pool, Entrance #1, 837-8236
Mon. - Fri. 4- 8PM, Sat. & Sun. 2-6 PM, $1.00
Rodeos
Sul Ross - Range and Animal Science Arena, Hwy.
90 East - Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 6:30 PM
To confirm, call 837-8200
Real Animals
Jackassic Park, W. Hwy. 90
Sul Ross State University, E. Hwy. 90
(Along Scenic Drive)
1) N. Harrison (Hwy. 223 known as Loop Rd.)
2) N. Hwy. 118, a few miles
3) S. Hwy. 118, a few miles
Recreation Center
Old Jr. High School (Admin. Bldg.),
W. Sul Ross Ave.
Sul Ross State University
For activities, call 837-8191
Videos
Furrs, 104 N. 2nd, 837-7257. 50¢
Marfa
Mention Marfa and two things immediately spring to mind: the motion picture
“Giant” and the mysterious Marfa Lights.
Marfa will forever be the home of Jett Rink and Leslie Benedict, due to the success of the 1955 movie “Giant” filmed on location here. Most of the crew stayed at El Paisano Hotel, while Rock Hudson, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor stayed in private homes in town. The huge Reata ranch house was actually a false front, erected a few miles outside of Maria.
A Marfa Lights Festival is held Labor Day weekend which includes a parade, and arts and crafts fair, and a concert.
There is a Maria Lights historical plaque and viewing area about 9 miles east of Marfa for watching the mystery lights. Look to the southwest to see the famous lights.
For information, contact the Marfa Chamber of Commerce, P0. Box 635, Maria, TX 79843, or call 915-729-4942.
Free Maria Lights video daily, 9 AM - 6 PM at Apache Trading Post, U.S. Hwy. 90 West.