Alpine, Texas Community Guide 2018 | Page 35

2018-2019 Community Guide 35 Chamber of Commerce Directory Neighboring Towns TERLINGUA/STUDY BUTTE www.bigbendchamber.homestead.com 78 miles south on TX 118 Between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park; gateway to the western entrance to the national park. Featuring the Terlingua Ghost Town, adventure outfitters, services, shopping, dining, and lodging. VAN HORN www.vanhorntexas.org • 99 miles west on U.S. 90 A key travel center in the shadow of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and El Capitan, Van Horn is the eastbound I-10 Big Bend gateway, providing wide choice of lodging options and traveler services. Photos (clockwise from left) Big Bend Ranch State Park - Presidio, TX Marfa Water Tower - Courtesy of Marfa Chamber of Commerce Davis Mountain State Park MARATHON www.marathontexas.com • 30 miles east on U.S. 90 A historic railroad town and gateway to the eastern entrance to Big Bend National Park. One of Texas’ best kept secrets features historic lodging and unique dining. MARFA www.marfacc.com • 25 miles west on U.S. 90/67 Home to the world-recognized Chinati Foundation and several unique art galleries. Art, filmmaking, soaring over Marfa, and the Marfa Mystery Lights provide an interesting blend of activities. PRESIDIO www.cityofpresidio.com 61 miles south of Marfa on US 67 The western gateway to Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park and the western terminus of “River Road”, FM 170, one of the most scenic drives in North America. Presidio/Ojinaga is the only 24 hour port of entry in the Big Bend region.