Experience a live show at the Big Spring Municipal Auditorium, which has been the city's premiere performance venue. Through the years, locals and visitors have seen famous performers in symphony, drama, opera, and dance take to the stage, including such icons as Hank Williams Jr., Wayne Newton, and Elvis Presley.

Take in a dome show, enjoy a summertime lawn concert, or simply embark on a self-guided tour of the Museum of the Southwest. Located in nearby Midland, Texas, this fascinating multidisciplinary institution's scope spans from regional history and art to outer space, featuring art exhibits, a children's museum, a historic home, and a planetarium. Partially housed within the historic Turner Mansion, which was built in 1937, the building itself is a piece of Texas history and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Enjoy a performance, take a hike, toss in a fishing line, or get in a round of golf or disc golf at Comanche Trail Park. Home to Big Spring's eponymous spring, as well as a 6,900-seat limestone amphitheater, the Rose Magers Trail, Comanche Trail Lake, an aquatic center, playgrounds, and more, this 400-acre park is a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike.

Take a step back in time with a visit to the Heritage Museum of Big Spring. Open since the 1970s, this museum pays tribute to the rich history and cultural heritage of Big Springs and West Texas, featuring permanent exhibits on such topics as Texas Longhorn cattle, the oil and refinery industry, the Texas & Pacific Railroad, and more.