First white men at site in 1849. Spring today is at center of city park. City is home of Howard College and Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, and Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf. Heritage walking tour features 26 historic buildings with antique and gift shops, railroad and train display and memorabilia. From Railroad Plaza where Union Pacific railroad meets Main St. Big Spring State Park- 343 acre park contains dance pavilion, playground, picnic sites, jogging and nature trails, and prairie dog town.
Scenic drive overlooks city.
Heritage Museum-Pioneer and Indian artifacts, artexhibits, and displays of local history and early West Texas. Houses the world's largest collection of Texas Longhorn steer horns. At 510 Scurry. E. V. Spence, J. B. Thomas, Moss Creek, Colorado City. The Potton House Museum is a beautiful example of English and West Texas architecture.