Alpine, Texas Community Guide 2014 | Page 4

The majestic expanse of Alpine in the heart of the Big Bend region of Texas. The Heart of the BIG BEND See what makes Alpine one of Texas’ best places to call “Home.” 4 w elcome to Alpine, Texas, cradled between the towering Davis Mountains to the north and the Big Bend of the Rio Grande to the south, in the beautiful high Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas. Alpine is a city that capitalizes on its wealth of natural resources and vast recreational opportunities and is known for its low cost of living, high levels of personal safety and year-round mild climate. Alpine is a unique blend of classic West Texas ranching, eclectic artist and college town cultures. Ranchers, students, artists, business owners, retirees and visitors stroll alpine TEXAS | alpinetexas.com | alpinetexasguide.com the streets, mingle casually over morning coffee and mix at social events. Boutique shops, distinctive galleries and locally owned enterprises dominate the downtown business community. Alpine is on the frontier of far West Texas, 130 miles to the Midland/Odessa International airport; 210 miles to El Paso and 360 miles to San Antonio - but to our residents that is a small price to pay for quiet natural beauty, clear air, dark skies and outstanding weather. By car, rail, bus or air, Alpine is easy to get to and within an easy drive of major shopping and travel connections. The mild climate, breathtaking mountain Dana Jones ACD 2014_48pages_Layout 1 4/14/14 4:11 PM Page 4