Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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About Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

Quick Facts

State Texas
Designation National Monument
State Code TX
Weather The Texas Panhandle experiences a wide variety of weather conditions throughout the year. Winters are cold and windy, and summers are hot and dry. It is usually a good idea…

Operating Hours

Alibates Visitor Center has museum exhibits, theater, bookstore, and a 7 themed garden with a Monarch Waystation and other native plants. The Alibates Flint Quarries are accessible by guided tour only. Please call for reservations. There is a short self-guided walking trail with an accompanying brochure that lets you see the Canadian River Valley.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Camping Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits

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