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What to do and see in Terlingua, Texas (TX): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Terlingua (/tərˈlɪŋɡwə/ tər-LING-gwa) is a mining district and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Rio Grande and the villages of Lajitas and Study Butte, Texas, as well as the Mexican village of Santa Elena. The discovery of cinnabar, from which the metal mercury is extracted, in the mid-1880s brought miners to the area, creating a city of 2,000 people. The only remnants of the mining days are a ghost town of the Howard Perry-owned Chisos Mining Company and several nearby capped and abandoned mines, most notably the California Hill, the Rainbow, the 248, and the Study Butte mines. The mineral terlinguaite was first found in the vicinity of California Hill.
Restaurants in Terlingua
1. Desert Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Desert Sports is an outfitter in Big Bend offering Mountain Bike and River Tours. We also have mountain bike and canoe rentals. Our Bike shop can help you keep your bike rolling. Come visit for area information! Masks required in shop, please!
2. Lajitas & Big Bend Stables - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 374 reviews
Guided Horseback Trail Rides, hourly, 1/2 day w Lunch, All Days, Overnight camping trips, Big Bend Natl' & State Park. 28+ years in operation.
3. Far Flung Outdoor Center
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5.0 based on 454 reviews
Since 1974, Far Flung Outdoor Center has been helping folks discover the wonders of Big Bend National Park with quality raft trips, Jeep tours, and ATV adventures.We specialize in high quality, interpretive tours of the Big Bend, with an emphasis on great fun mingled with just the right amount of learning.We offer a wide variety of guided rafting trips on the Rio Grande River, from short, half-day family floats to 3- and 4-night overnight trips. You can also experience special themed trips such as gourmet food adventures, trips with noted Texas folk musicians, and New Year's Eve star gazing parties.Want to explore Big Bend by land? Our guided Jeep and ATV tours are a perfect way to enjoy Big Bend's scenic beauty while learning about its natural and cultural wonders.Should you need lodging for your vacation, our Big Bend Casitas offer roomy comfort, nice amenities, and a location just minutes from Big Bend National Park.We're passionate about Big Bend and enjoy showing off her many beautiful places. We can help you make the most of a future trip to Big Bend!!
4. Big Bend Boating and Hiking Company
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5.0 based on 94 reviews
A tour company offering a variety of options to explore the Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town, and Mexico. Enjoy a scenic float thru the canyons of the Rio Grande. Hike the many trails and familiarize yourself with the Chihuahuan desert. Learn the cultural history of The Terlingua Ghost Town. Cross the border to Boquillas or Ojinaga, Mexico for fresh tacos.
5. Starlight Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By OldC00t - Austin, United States
There are a couple of other restaurants in Terlingua, but this is the only one worth going to. During the busy season you need to line up about a half hour before it opens at 5 or the wait will be hours. I ordered the mixed grill with the filet and it was wonderful. The quail was excellent. Te sausage was also pretty good. There was enough food on my plate for 2 people, and I felt like I had another person on my shoulders the next morning when we went hiking the next day, but that may have something to do with the margaritas as well.
6. Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
The center offers exhibits and information about the archeological, historical, and natural history of the Big Bend region.
Reviewed By R0BS411 - Berryville, United States
If you are visiting Big Bend Texas State Park the visitor center is a must stop. You can purchase camping permits, check in for hiking, grab map trails and learn about the park, including things to be aware of like hydration requirements, makes, scorpions, and tarantulas. Beautiful landscape and sunsets and located near the Rio Grande and Lajitas, TX as well as situated across the water from Chihuahua, Mexico. If you are not familiar with Texas, the trails, etc make sure to visit. The desert is very unforgiving if you’re not aware of risks or dangers. From personal experience, don’t just grab something when you are slipping down a steep rise on a trail, even the plants tend to ‘bite’!
7. Big Bend River Tours
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Since 1979 Big Bend River Tours outdoor outfitter has offered river trips, guided park tours, backroad tours, hiking and backpacking and now horseback combo trips as well. Come join us in the beautiful Big Bend of Texas. Open every day, 365 days a year. Come discover the magic of the Big Bend!
8. La Kiva
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By john2250 - Hebron, United States
We researched the area before we visited your restaurant and read the great reviews but wanted to see for ourselves how good it was and we weren’t disappointed! We came there for three suppers on Saturday and Sunday! We got the spicy chicken and a hamburger the first night. The other two nights we got the pizza and loved it! Best “Gluten Free Pizza” ever!!! Sometimes the crust just taste like cardboard, but this was good! The “Pollo Loco” pizza was great! Great service too and the music was a bonus! We actually came a fourth time on a Sunday when a “Gospel Group” was there singing after church and invited us for lunch! They treated us like family and we enjoyed the music! Terlingua, Texas is the most friendly place in the world with really nice people!!! We will be back in two years when it’s my pick for vacation and we will not miss the “Big Chili Cookoff,” this time! We were scheduled to stay for one week, but we loved it here so we extended our stay to three weeks! I can see why people move here! Thanks for all the great memories!
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