Study Butte-Terlingua
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Study Butte-Terlingua is a group of tiny communities in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas set against the desert and mountain scenery of Big Bend Country and home to ghost towns, remote getaways, and famous chili cook-offs. The boundary between Study Butte (STOO-dee BYOOT) and Terlingua blurs to such a degree that they are often treated as a single entity (though locals may have something to say about that).Get around
No public transportation serves this remote area of the state, so you'll need to provide your own. An automobile is your best bet, though bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. If you own a horse, the backcountry here makes for beautiful, if rugged, terrain.
Do
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address: 6000 North County RdTouring Big Bend National Park and the surrounding areas in 4X4 SUV's. Also, offer hiking tours within the National Park and on a private ranch.
Eat
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Big Bend Resort Restaurant
phone: +1 432 371-2483 -
Chili Pepper Cafe
phone: +1 432 371-2233 -
phone: +1 432 371-2164
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phone: +1 432 371-2250
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Long Draw Pizza
phone: +1 432 371-2608 -
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant
phone: +1 432 371-2101 -
Roadrunner Deli
phone: +1 432 371-2364 -
Terlingua Springs Market and Coffee House
phone: +1 432 371-2332Natural food store and coffee bar -
Tivo's Restaurant
phone: +1 432 371-2541
Terlingua Ghost Town
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Ghost Town Cafe
phone: +1 432 371-3000address: Ghost Town RdNo 'non-smoking' section. -
High Sierra Bar & Grill
phone: +1 432 371-3282 -
phone: +1 432 371-2326
Drink
Beer, cocktails, and an impressive variety of tequila and other Mexican liquors are served up at La Kiva.
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Boathouse Bar
phone: +1 432 371-2219
Sleep
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phone: +1 432 729-3162Two- or three-night minimum stay required.
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phone: +1 432 371-2313The dated motel rooms are basic at best but serviceable, though 2-room apartment- or house-style accommodations with kitchens are also available. The Mission Lodge across the street is under the same management (but boasts a slightly more rustic exterior). An RV park ($21-$29/night) and campground ($15/night) are also on the premises; discounts are offered for long-term stays. There's also a cafe serving Tex-Mex and a convenience store on site. No late check-ins allowed after 10PM.
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phone: +1 432 371-2254
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Longhorn Ranch Motel and RV park
phone: +1 432 371-2541address: Hwy 118 South, Terlingua -
address: 6000 North County Rd, TerlinguaTwo-night minimum stay required. A unique area Bed and Breakfast with 360 mountain views. Styled around a themed old west town of "Chimney Rock". You will stay in one of the 4 rooms, the Gun Smith room, the Bank room, the School House room or the General Store room.
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Wild Horse Station
phone: +1 432 371-2526 -
phone: +1 432-424-5000address: HC 70 Box 400Rooms vary in size, decor and price from simple hotel rooms with "Cowboy Bordello" style rooms in the Badlands Hotel part of the resort, to one-of-a-kind suites, luxurious condos, and even 1,2, or 3 bedroom houses. Resort amenities include horseback riding, an amazing golf course, ATV/jeep/river tours, a Spa, two pools, two restaurants, and the infamous Thirsty Goat Saloon.
Terlingua Ghost Town
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phone: +1 432 371-3044address: 100 Milagro Rd
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phone: +1 325 473-4400Two-night minimum stay required.
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Upstairs at the Mansion
phone: +1 360 713-3408Two-night minimum stay required.