Nearest Airport
: Midland International Airport, Midland, Texas
at 165
Miles
Nearest Train
: Amtrak
at 3
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: Railroad Blues
at 2.5
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Alpine Country Club
at 4
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Cowboy Grill
at 0.5
Miles
Car: necessary
Twin Sisters Retreat is the perfect location for accessing the treasure-trove of activities available in the Big Bend Region. Everyday pursuits such as sightseeing, shopping and sampling West Texas cuisine can fill a memorable vacation. Alpine also offers unique events like Gallery Night and ArtWalk, BalloonFest, The Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Trapping of Texas Show, The Big Bend Ranch Rodeo and the NIRA College Rodeo.
Short drives in any direction bring visitors to even more adventures. To the south, travelers can explore Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, with stops in Lajitas and the Terlingua Ghost-town, as well. Marathon, Alpine's charming neighbor to the east, boasts a lovely boardwalk. To the north, Fort Davis is home to McDonald Observatory and the Fort Davis National Historic Site. A little farther up the road is Balmorhea State Park with the world's largest spring-fed swimming pool. West of Alpine is Marfa, Texas, home of the Marfa Mystery Lights and an artist's oasis with a collection of contemporary art attractions and galleries.
Twin Sisters Retreat is centrally located to these activities and many more, in addition to world-famous dining for myriad tastes and budgets. Whether looking for quiet solitude or a gathering place with friends, this location has it all.
