lphilpot

First of all, go to www.fortdavis.com - There, you'll be able to read all about these --

• As mentioned, don't miss McDonald Observatory and the Fort itself.
• Check out the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop (TX 166), which is a nice drive. If you like scenic drives, TX 118 southeast of Fort Davis has some nice scenes and definitely make the drive up TX 17 north to Toyahvale. You'll go through the Wild Rose pass and on past 6300' Star Mountain.
• If you're into flora, take a look at the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute and associated Nature Center/Botanical Gardens.
• The Davis Mountains State Park is nice as well, and from the top of Skyline Drive, you can see parts of Fort Davis, the domes at McDonald Observatory, the Fort and even Mitre Peak, which is more than halfway to Alpine.
• Get a shake/malt at the Fort Davis Drug Store (but be aware they generally close about 3-4pm); You can also get good ice cream treats at The Caboose.
• Check out Rattlers & Reptiles if you're into snakes.
• Go horseback riding at Prude Ranch.
• There are some nice shops, the historic Paisano Hotel and a pretty courthouse in Marfa (about 23 miles to the SW on TX 17); if you're in Marfa after dark, go look for the Marfa Lights.
• Sul Ross State University has a pretty campus in Alpine (about 22 miles to the SE on TX 118), and Alpine is a nice little town.

Looks like you're gonna need more than two days!!

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