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The Visitor Center at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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Alibates Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.

Tours are given by reservation only. Call 806-857-6680 for reservations.

The visitor center offers a variety of activities including:

• Museum Exhibits
• Ranger-guided quarry tours are by reservation only and are the only way to access the quarries.
• An award winning film about Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
• Jr. Ranger Program and Activities
• Mesquite Trail -- An easy self-guided trail
• Alibates Gardens -- Self-guided tour with themed gardens
• Certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation
• Other Ranger Programs - Seasonal Only

Nestled within Alibates Gardens, the xeriscaping garden is a vibrant example of sustainable landscaping in the Texas Panhandle. Designed to thrive in the region’s arid climate, the garden features a rich variety of drought-tolerant native plants—like yucca, sagebrush, and wildflowers—that offer bursts of color and texture while conserving water.

Carefully placed rocks, mulch, and gravel help retain soil moisture and reduce the need for irrigation, showcasing how beauty and resilience can coexist. The xeriscaping garden not only serves as an inspiring display for visitors but also encourages environmentally responsible gardening practices that honor the surrounding natural landscape.

 

Xeriscaping Garden

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Quarry Replica Exhibit

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The Exhibits

Quarry Exhibit

One of the many exhibits in the Alibates Visitor Center is a partial replica of an Antelope Creek Culture quarry site. The display depicts what it would be like to work at the quarry site. Based on archeological records, these sites were 4-6 ft. deep and 10 ft. wide. As you look at the replica, you’ll see some of the tools used to dig and break up the flint such as bison bone axes, shovels, and simple river rocks. In this exhibit, you will find informative signs and cleverly constructed pull-out drawers which provide more information about Alibates Flint.