Overview
Big Spring is a city on the Edwards Plateau in Texas.
4 sights · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Big Spring
Big Spring State Park
Hangar 25 Air Museum
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
History museum focusing on early pioneer life, railroad history, and oil production in the area.
Potton House
Restored Victorian home built in 1901 which showcases turn of the century home furnishings.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MAF Midland International Air and Space Port, Midland — 47 mi away. Directions
- SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field, San Angelo — 84 mi away. Directions
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 258 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Big Spring State Park, Hangar 25 Air Museum
- Lunch Spanish Inn Restaurant
- Afternoon Heritage Museum of Big Spring, Potton House
- Dinner Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
- I-20 passes through the city, connecting Abilene and Dallas-Fort Worth in the east with Midland-Odessa and El Paso to the west.
- US 87 connects the city with Lubbock to the north and San Angelo and San Antonio to the south.
By bus
See
See Heritage Museum of Big Spring
History museum focusing on early pioneer life, railroad history, and oil production in the area.
See Potton House
Restored Victorian home built in 1901 which showcases turn of the century home furnishings.
Buy
Eat
Eat Big John’s Feed Lot by Brenda
Little hole in the wall BBQ place. Been around forever and is very good! Burgers, chicken fried steak, all-u-can-eat fried shrimp and catfish on Fridays, BBQ and more. Very reasonable.
Sleep
Stay Days Inn
Go next
- Lake Moss Creek, about 10 miles south of town. Fishing, birding, swimming, and boating spot. Camping available.
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