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 .
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 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 .
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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 .
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 .
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 .)
Alpine Public Library
Enjoy the new Alpine Public Library at 805 W . Avenue E , which opened in 2011 . Books , magazines , computers and free Wi-Fi . Visit AlpinePublicLibrary . org for more information and a special events calendar . Hours : M-F 9:30 to 6 and Sat 10-3 .
Alpine Country Club Golf Course Nestled next to Kokernot Park , this 9-hole course is very popular with both residents and visitors .
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