Alpine, Texas Community Guide 2014 | Page 6

ACD 2014_48pages_Layout 1 4/14/14 4:11 PM Page 6 Alpine Activities Alpine offers many activities for sports and rodeo fans, art and history enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor experiences. Here are just a few. Historic Walking and Windshield Tour Take a leisurely stroll or drive around Alpine’s downtown and get a glimpse into our architectural history, dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. A copy of the walking tour guide/map is available at the Alpine Visitors Center or visit www.HistoricAlpine.com. Visit Kokernot Park and “Wrigley-Style” Kokernot Field A pleasant walk through Kokernot Park with its many trees is a great place to relax, have a picnic lunch and let the children roam. A visit to Kokernot Lodge and the Burgess Spring is a true delight. For baseball enthusiasts, Kokernot Field will take your breath away. Styled after the famous Wrigley Field, this baseball diamond was once home to the Alpine Cowboys, a semi-pro team of the mid-20th century. Kokernot Field is home to the Alpine Kokernot Field - “Wrigley Field” in Alpine hosts the Alpine Cowboys. Season begins in May. Cowboys pro baseball team playing in the independent Pecos League. The Cowboys a local, non-profit organization created to support local youth softball and baseball programs. Learn more at http://alpine.pecosleague.com Specialty Shops Alpine has many unique shops and boutiques. Most of our specialty shops are located in the historic downtown area, with a few others scattered here and there. Choose from fine art, photography, antiques, gifts and souvenirs, books and maps, rocks and gems, arts and crafts and a whole lot more. Turner Range Animal Science Center For rodeo and horse fans, this is the place. The RAS hosts a number of rodeos and horse shows throughout the year. Between events, one might find Sul Ross State University students and 4-H club members practicing in the arena at any given time, making a wonderful afternoon attraction. Shopping on Holland Avenue. 6 alpine TEXAS | alpinetexas.com | alpinetexasguide.com Performing Arts and Live Entertainment Alpine offers a variety of stage performances throughout the year. If you are in Alpine during the summer months, enjoy the outdoor theatre during our cool, high desert evenings. Live music can be heard every weekend at several venues, with a variety of genres represented. You’ll find honky-tonk, tejano, blues, rock and many others. County Courthouse Hall of History Take a walk through the great hall in the Brewster County Courthouse, and step back through the years. Photographs of much earlier times in Alpine and the surrounding area are on display, offering a glimpse of yesteryear. Murphy Street Historic District Visit historic Murphy Street with shops and restaurants in the oldest section of Alpine. Also, enjoy the Farmers Market every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in the courtyard of the Hotel Ritchey (corner of 5th St. and Murphy St.)