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Abilene Hotels Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites Best Western Mall South Alpine Hotels Best Western Alpine Classic Inn Amarillo Hotels Best Western Amarillo Inn Best Western Santa Fe Anthony Hotels Best Western Oasis of the Sun Big Spring Hotels Best Western Palace Inn & Suites Borger Hotels Best Western Borger Inn Bowie Hotels Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites Brownfield Hotels Best Western Caprock Inn Canadian Hotels Best Western Oasis Inn Canyon Hotels Best Western Palo Duro Canyon Inn & Suites Childress Hotels Best Western Childress Clarendon Hotels Best Western Red River Inn Coleman Hotels Best Western Coleman Inn Comanche Hotels Best Western Comanche Inn Dalhart Hotels Best Western Nursanickel Motel Del Rio Hotels Best Western Inn of Del Rio Dumas Hotels Best Western Windsor Inn Eagle Pass Hotels Best Western Eagle Pass El Paso Hotels Best Western Airport Inn Best Western Sunland Park Inn Fort Stockton Hotels Best Western Swiss Clock Inn Graham Hotels Best Western Graham Inn Henrietta Hotels Best Western Henrietta Inn & Suites Hereford Hotels Best Western Red Carpet Inn Junction Hotels Best Western Dos Rios Lamesa Hotels Best Western Lamesa Inn & Suites Levelland Hotels Best Western South Plains Inn & Suites Littlefield Hotels Best Western Littlefield Inn & Suites Lubbock Hotels Best Western Lubbock Windsor Inn Best Western Palms Hotel & Suites Midland Hotels Best Western Airport Plaza Inn Monahans Hotels Best Western Monahans Inn & Suites Odessa Hotels Best Western Garden Oasis Ozona Hotels Best Western Ozona Inn Pampa Hotels Best Western Northgate Inn Pecos Hotels Best Western Swiss Chalet Hotel & Suites Best Western Swiss Clock Inn Perryton Hotels Best Western Perryton Inn Plainview Hotels Best Western Conestoga Post Hotels Best Western Post Inn Quanah Hotels Best Western Quanah Inn & Suites San Angelo Hotels Best Western San Angelo Shamrock Hotels Best Western Shamrock Inn & Suites Snyder Hotels Best Western Snyder Inn Sonora Hotels Best Western Sonora Inn Sweetwater Hotels Best Western Sweetwater Inn & Suites Vega Hotels Best Western Country Inn Vernon Hotels Best Western Village Inn Wichita Falls Hotels Best Western University Inn & Suites

El Paso, Texas' western most city - gateway to the desert frontier of West Texas. The Chihuahuan desert geography dominates the region, from Del Rio in the South through Midland and Odessa. The desert gives way to the plains of Lubbock and Amarillo in the north. Outside El Paso the Guadalupe Mountains National Park is home to the highest peak in Texas. Big Bend National Park in the south of the region is Texas' first National Park. The heritage of West Texas is filled with familiar names and characters of the Wild West frontier days. The courtroom of Judge Roy Bean is in Langtry and remnants of Fort Bliss and Fort Stockton remain as monuments to the frontier heritage of West Texas.

Alpine and nearby Marathon host some exciting events through the year. Labor Day Weekend, Alpine hosts the Big Bend Balloon Bash. Rise early and watch the beautiful site of hot air balloons floating over the Davis Mountains. Enjoy the evening Fire Glow and concert at Alpine's Buck Stadium. The unique Marathon 2 Marathon is in October with the course running the 26 miles between the towns. There are shorter distance events, plus a fun post-race party. This is a great race for runners and athletes.

The Best Western Alpine Classic Inn in Alpine is ideal for accommodations in town. The Best Western Swiss Clock Inn in Fort Stockton is another good hotel option in the area. With reasonable rates, make sure to spend a day or two at Big Bend National Park to the south hiking and enjoying the fall weather.

Midland, Odessa and Pecos along Interstate 20 offers residents and travelers great options for vacation or a weekend getaway. The Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club sponsor the West of the Pecos Shootout, Buffalo Gong Match the beginning of October. The 2010 shooting competition includes black powder and lever action rifles, iron sights and scopes and distances from 100 to 1000 yards. The Best Western Swiss Clock Inn and the Best Western Swiss Chalet Hotel and Suites are ready for your visit. With affordable rates and great West Texas hospitality – you may want to stay a few days longer.

Amarillo hosts the 2010 World Championship Ranch Rodeo mid-November. Sponsored by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association, the 15th Annual championships will be more exciting than ever. Working to preserve and honor the heritage and lifestyle of working cowboys, the WRCA event includes exhibitions, education and entertainment. Red Steagall and the Bunkhouse Boys will kickoff the events on Wednesday November 10th. The Best Western Amarillo Inn and Best Western Santa Fe are conveniently located in Amarillo for travelers. Close to the Airport and Interstate, Best Western has you covered when you visit Amarillo.


West Texas / Panhandle / Plains Events

Updated 08/02/2010

September 2010

September 24 - 26, 2010
Falls Fest

Annual celebration of music, art, food and family fun. In Wichita Falls.

September 25, 2010
Vintage Vernon Ghost Tour & Folk Festival

Historical re-enactments, ghost tours, chili cook-off, story telling, live music, food, shopping, kids' games and more. Downtown Vernon.

September 4 - 6, 2010
Big Bend Balloon Bash

Watch the beautiful site of hot air balloons floating over the Davis Mountains. In Alpine.

October 2010

October 1 - 2, 2010
Reeves County Fall Fair & Livestock Show

fun, games, food vendors, exhibits and much more. In Pecos.

October 15 - 17, 2010
Running Water Arts & Crafts Festival

In Plainview.

October 16 - 17, 2010
Fall Foliage Festival

Includes foliage tours, nature walks, arts & crafts, a tour of homes and more. Citywide in Canadian.

October 16, 2010
Marathon 2 Marathon

A marathong between Alpine and Marathon.

October 2010

October 2 - 3, 2010
West of the Pecos Shootout

Includes black powder and lever action rifles, iron sights and scopes and distances from 100 to 1000 yards. In Pecos.

November 2010

November 20, 2010
Downtown City Lights, Festival and Parade

Lighted parade, music, children's activities, food booths and Santa Claus.In Wichita Falls.

November 5, 2010
Deer Hunters' Chili Supper

All deer hunters welcome for chili and beans. At the Comanche Community Center.

November 11 - 14, 2010
2010 World Championship Ranch Rodeo

Working to preserve and honor the heritage and lifestyle of working cowboys. A WRCA event in Amarillo.

December 2010

December 4, 2010
Christmas Lighted Parade & Three Rivers Cowboy Ball

Arts & crafts, games, contest, music, visits with Santa, a quilt show, museum tours, exhibits and workshops, and a parade starting at 6pm. In Quanah.

December 17 - 18, 2010
Crockett County 4-H Junior Livestock Show

Weigh-in is 6 p.m. Friday night. Show starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. Crockett County 4-H Barn, in Ozona.

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