Attractions in Big Spring

West Texas is known for its wide-open expanses and novel points of interest, and Big Spring has plenty of both. The city’s parks and outdoor venues are beautiful places to enjoy the “big sky” landscape in what is usually sunny weather. It’s also a standout destination for lovers of arts and culture, thanks in part to its local symphony and community college. Read on for more about some of the best attractions in Big Spring.  

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Big Spring State Park

Walk, jog, or bike the trails to the top of a 200-foot bluff in the park, where you'll be treated to spectacular panoramic views that are especially stunning at sunrise and sunset. The park also features an interpretive center with Native American artifacts and fossils, as well as a reservable group pavilion for gatherings.

1 Scenic Drive
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 263-4931

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Big Spring Symphony

A cultural cornerstone of Big Spring for more than four decades, the Big Spring Symphony presents a season of concerts featuring classical favorites, guest artists, and family-friendly performances. The orchestra also performs its popular annual production of The Nutcracker and special community events, including the Pops in the Park celebration around Independence Day.

808 Scurry Street
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 816-5196

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Comanche Trail Golf Course

Known as the only rolling hills golf course in West Texas, this 18-hole municipal course measures 6,576 yards and plays to a par of 72. The rolling terrain creates fun elevation changes and can add extra distance to your drives, provided you keep your ball on the tight fairways. One of the signature holes is the 537-yard No. 7, a challenging par 5 with sweeping views of the back nine.

800 Comanche Park Road
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-2366

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Comanche Trail Park

In addition to an amphitheater, municipal golf course, trails, tennis courts, and playgrounds, the historic spring that gave Big Spring its name is located within Comanche Trail Park. Picnicking or fishing at Comanche Trail Lake is a great way to spend an afternoon. During the winter, the park transforms into the popular Festival of Lights, one of the largest holiday light displays in West Texas

800 Comanche Park Road
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-2323

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Hall Center for the Arts

Howard College's Hall Center for the Arts serves as a cultural hub for the Big Spring community, hosting theater and dance productions, films, lectures, art exhibits, town hall meetings, concerts, and other community events. A unique feature is The Iste, a labyrinth on the south side of the building designed to encourage walking meditation and promote relaxation.

1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-5161

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Hangar 25 Air Museum

One of the top-rated attractions in Big Spring, the Hangar 25 Air Museum offers up-close looks at several well-maintained historic aircraft, along with exhibits, special events, and educational workshops for children and adults. Visitors can often meet retired veterans and former civil service employees who volunteer at the museum and share fascinating stories about its days as the Big Spring Army Air Force Bombardier School and later as part of Webb Air Force Base.

1911 Apron Drive
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-1999

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Heritage Museum of Big Spring

Explore 13,000 square feet of exhibits showcasing the history and culture of West Texas. Highlights include a collection of more than 50 early phonographs, an extensive doll exhibit, one of the world's largest sets of longhorn horns, and displays on local history, railroads, pioneer medicine, and the oil industry. Five blocks north of the museum, the historic Potton House is a favorite attraction listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

510 Scurry Street
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-8255

 

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Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center

Designed for multigenerational fun, the Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center features a zero-depth entry play area for young children, thrilling water slides, a relaxing lazy river, interactive water features, and plenty of space for families to cool off during the summer.

911 Golf Course Road
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-2485