Guidebook for Terlingua
Food Scene
Starlight Theatre
631 Ivey RdFull bar. Live music every night and best food in the area.
Incredible interior mexican food that is about 15 minutes from the Airstream. Slow service, but worth the weight. No adult beverages offered.
10 locals recommend
Tivo's Restaurant
23323 TX-118Incredible interior mexican food that is about 15 minutes from the Airstream. Slow service, but worth the weight. No adult beverages offered.
Cafe offering dark roast espresso drinks and delicious burritos, as well as lunch specials. Great patio overlooking the chisos with free wifi. Great place to spend a beautiful morning.
31 locals recommend
Espresso Y Poco Mas
45 Milagro WayCafe offering dark roast espresso drinks and delicious burritos, as well as lunch specials. Great patio overlooking the chisos with free wifi. Great place to spend a beautiful morning.
Parks & Nature
Absolutely incredible views from the Vista of this trail. Easy day hike and the best trail as introduction to this regions landscape.
7 locals recommend
Lost Mine Trail
Lost Mine TrailAbsolutely incredible views from the Vista of this trail. Easy day hike and the best trail as introduction to this regions landscape.
Amazing hot spring perched along the rio grande. No curfew, so you can soak late into the night and stargaze. It's a trek to get here, so be prepared for a 1.5 hour drive back to the Airstream. Best to bundle this with your trip into the park, after a hike.
Hot Springs Trail
Hot Springs TrailAmazing hot spring perched along the rio grande. No curfew, so you can soak late into the night and stargaze. It's a trek to get here, so be prepared for a 1.5 hour drive back to the Airstream. Best to bundle this with your trip into the park, after a hike.
Trail takes you to the highest point in Big Bend National Park. Panoramic views at summit.
Emory Peak
Trail takes you to the highest point in Big Bend National Park. Panoramic views at summit.
Shopping
Cottonwood General Store
53710 TX-118The go-to grocery for Terlingua area.
Shot Time Liquors
101 Medic LnThe go-to liquor store in the area.
Everything Else
Coin operated hot showers located on the backside of the Motor Inn. $2 for 6 minutes. The front desk will provide coins.
12 locals recommend
Big Bend Motor Inn Store and Restaurant
53623 TX-118Coin operated hot showers located on the backside of the Motor Inn. $2 for 6 minutes. The front desk will provide coins.
Free shower house, pool (in summer) and a greasy spoon diner for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6 locals recommend
Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Free shower house, pool (in summer) and a greasy spoon diner for breakfast, lunch and dinner.