Big Spring

city in Howard County, Texas, United States

Big Spring is a city on the Edwards Plateau in Texas.

Pictured are the Settles Hotel of Big Spring, which was renovated in 2012, and an abandoned row of buildings downtown, which were not.

Get in

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By bus

Get around

See

  • 🌍 Big Spring State Park, ☏ +1 432 263-4931. 8AM-sunset. Free. (updated Sep 2021)
  • Hangar 25 Air Museum, 1911 Apron Dr, ☏ +1 432 264-1999. Big Spring Bombadier School during WWII, and then later incorporated as part of Webb Air Force Base, the hangar now holds a museum which showcases military history in the area. 
  • Heritage Museum of Big Spring, 510 Scurry St, ☏ +1 432 267-8255. History museum focusing on early pioneer life, railroad history, and oil production in the area. 
  • Potton House, 200 N Gregg St, ☏ +1 432 263-0511. Restored Victorian home built in 1901 which showcases turn of the century home furnishings. 

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Go next

  • Lake Moss Creek, about 10 miles south of town. Fishing, birding, swimming, and boating spot. Camping available.
Routes through Big Spring
Midland ← Jct N S ←  W  E  → Sweetwater → Abilene
Lubbock ← Lamesa ←  NW  SE  → Sterling City → San Angelo
END ←  S  N  → Snyder → Ends at


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