terlingua

Not much to see or do there. Many of the businesses looked abandoned, so we weren't sure if they were worth stopping for. The convenience store did not have a few of the things we were looking for like firewood.

Seeing the ruins and visiting the Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery you realize the people that lived in these ruins and buried in the cemetery all had stories and dreams. They do celebrate Day Of The Dead in November there in the old cemetery leaving candles and gifts on the graves. Some are unmarked.

I recently visited Terlingua, while in the area visiting Big Bend National park. The ghost town is a old mining town has a lot of history behind it. There is a small walking tour of the ghost town, a walking map can be purchased from the store. There is a nice restaurant , that has live music in the town too. There were a few dogs running about loose in the town that looked really unpredictable, which wasn't very good. Its definitely worth visiting while in the Study-Butte area.

We stayed here when we visited Big Bend. The Casa was homely, though not luxurious. We had real fun as a family, especially since the TV wasn't working - we played games and had such fun!

I was expecting something a bit spooky like I had seen the old westerns on TV, but I most certainly wasn't shaking in my boots. Really just a few ruins of stone buildings spread over quite a large area, some of which have been added onto to make dwellings for residents. There is a great little cafe there serving good expressos. The cemetery was the highlight.

Don't waste your time coming here, time is best spent inside the park. The "businesses" are in disrepair and part of people's homes with no clear delineation between the two. The only bright spot was the "Quilts Etc.." store with a lovely old lady there. You can get horse riding and rafting trips from here but we didn't do any of those activities

Our second visit to this eerie, quint little ghost town. Loved it so much the first time, we just had to come back. Decided to come for the famous Chili Cook Off this past Oct/Nov. Disappointed.....ridiculous entry fees for those not entering the cook off, but just there for the chili...of which there wasn't much left !! We won't let it keep us from returning to Terlingua, and staying in the same little adobe style house (Candelia).......just steps away from The Starlight, with it's yummy food and great atmosphere !! Also enjoyed The Boathouse, and the great blues band we saw/heard there.

An interesting old ghost town. Hosts an annual chili cookoff that has been the basis for several brands of ready made chili in grocery stores. Very rugged. Bring food and esp. bring water.

A ghost town with a remarkable number of hotel rooms. Despite the somewhat touristy nature, the town has a great historical ambience of the old west, and surprisingly good restaurants. The locals definitely have a friendly, quirky nature, but most of all. . . where else are you going to stay when you visit Big Bend National Park?

This place is pretty run down with ruins and shacks and dilapidated stores. It's claim to fame is the famous Terlingua Chili cookoff. Be sure to eat at the Starlight Cafe. This is a historical restaurant with good food and great ambience. There is a large store next door with tons of souvenirs and an art gallery is next door on the other side. Plan to visit but you won't need to plan very long to stay unless you eat here.

No "Ghost Busters" needed here. The ghosts are all safe and sound in the cemetery. And for me, the history buff, the cemetery was the highlight of my visit to Terlingua, TX., located in Big Bend National Park. The most recent grave in this humble cemetery was dug in 1936. The citizens of this town are long gone, after the mining operations ended here. Now all that is left are a few homes and a couple of businesses, and the occasional live denizen. It is still worth visiting because the character of the old town is still here. Once a year they also hold a Chili Cook-Off that packs in hundreds of Chili aficionados. Big Bend National Park is the big draw most of the year, and is also well worth the travel. But please see Terlingua. It has something for everyone.

This town has a nice vibe to it. We ate at Starlight Theatre 2 nights. Get half price burgers on Mondays. The shop next to the Starlight Theatre is well worth a stop.

Stayed here when we could not get into the park lodge. Scenery is beautiful but the action is at the ghost town just give miles out of town. Terligua is close to the park entrance.

Drive to Terlingua, be sure you step out of your car and walk through the ghost city. Its really an interesting moment, thinking about the life of those who lived here without comfort not so long ago. A, act of courage that we should not forget.

The Starlight Theatre is a MUST! the burger was so very tasty, our waitress was friendly and you can not beat the atmosphere!