LINKS
D I N I N G
TERLINGUA RANCH:
Grub Shack - Terlingua Ranch Rd & Hwy 118
Susi's Snak Shack - Terlingua Ranch Rd, 1 mile east of Hwy 118
TERLINGUA:
-Starlight Theatre - 5:00-12:00 - seven days
-Long Draw Pizza: phone: 432.371.2608
-La Kiva Bar & Grill - seven days - dinner
STUDY BUTTE:
-India's Coffee Shop & Bakery - breakfast & lunch - opens early.
-Chili Pepper Cafe - Tex-Mex & Northern Chihauhuan fare, seven
days, phone: 432.371.2233
LAJITAS:
-There are several dining possibilities at the Lajitas Golf Resort,
See: www.lajitasgolfresort.com
TERLINGUA RANCH:
Grub Shack - Terlingua Ranch Rd & Hwy 118
Susi's Snak Shack - Terlingua Ranch Rd, 1 mile east of Hwy 118
TERLINGUA:
-Starlight Theatre - 5:00-12:00 - seven days
-Long Draw Pizza: phone: 432.371.2608
-La Kiva Bar & Grill - seven days - dinner
STUDY BUTTE:
-India's Coffee Shop & Bakery - breakfast & lunch - opens early.
-Chili Pepper Cafe - Tex-Mex & Northern Chihauhuan fare, seven
days, phone: 432.371.2233
LAJITAS:
-There are several dining possibilities at the Lajitas Golf Resort,
See: www.lajitasgolfresort.com
Marfa TX offers an opportunity to see the art installations created and organized
by Donald Judd at the Chinati and Judd Foundations. Ballroom Marfa provides a
contemporary art venue. Fine dining is available at Cochineal and at Maiya's
restaurants as well as other location.
We recommend accommodations at STAY marfa. These nightly apartments are
spacious, comfortable and moderately priced. They provide an alternative to hotels
and are operated by our friends and the first owners of the Retreat, Tom Jacobs
and Vilis Inde. See: www.marfaretreat.com or call 1.888.MarfaGo (888.627.3426)
Vilis operates an art gallery of minimalist art. See: www.indejacobs.com
by Donald Judd at the Chinati and Judd Foundations. Ballroom Marfa provides a
contemporary art venue. Fine dining is available at Cochineal and at Maiya's
restaurants as well as other location.
We recommend accommodations at STAY marfa. These nightly apartments are
spacious, comfortable and moderately priced. They provide an alternative to hotels
and are operated by our friends and the first owners of the Retreat, Tom Jacobs
and Vilis Inde. See: www.marfaretreat.com or call 1.888.MarfaGo (888.627.3426)
Vilis operates an art gallery of minimalist art. See: www.indejacobs.com
D R I V E S & H I K E S
RIO GRANDE RIVER DRIVE - BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK: This is one of the most beautiful drives that you will ever take.
It begins at Study Butte and Terlingua ghost town at the junction of Highways 118 and 170. Once you reach Lajitas, Highway 170
follows the Rio Grande and provides remarkable views of the US/Mexican border area with magnificent mountains.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK: The national park has 6 separate car tours. The routes and sights are described in "Road Guide
to Paved and Improved Dirt Roads of Big Bend National Park" which is available at the park.
H I K I N G: There are great hiking trails in the National and State Parks. There is also a hike to the peak of the Christmas
Mountains - obtain a permit at Terlingua Ranch Lodge. The immediate area has many unmarked roads that are difficult to
navigate without knowledge of the area. Great care must be taken if you choose to explore areas, such as Agua Fria, on your
own.
BRING PLENTY OF WATER FOR ANY HIKE. DECIDE WHAT YOU NEED AND THEN TAKE MORE.
B I C Y C L I N G I N T E R L I N G U A & B I G B E N D
www.bicyclebigbend.com
www.desertsportstx.com
RIO GRANDE RIVER DRIVE - BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK: This is one of the most beautiful drives that you will ever take.
It begins at Study Butte and Terlingua ghost town at the junction of Highways 118 and 170. Once you reach Lajitas, Highway 170
follows the Rio Grande and provides remarkable views of the US/Mexican border area with magnificent mountains.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK: The national park has 6 separate car tours. The routes and sights are described in "Road Guide
to Paved and Improved Dirt Roads of Big Bend National Park" which is available at the park.
H I K I N G: There are great hiking trails in the National and State Parks. There is also a hike to the peak of the Christmas
Mountains - obtain a permit at Terlingua Ranch Lodge. The immediate area has many unmarked roads that are difficult to
navigate without knowledge of the area. Great care must be taken if you choose to explore areas, such as Agua Fria, on your
own.
BRING PLENTY OF WATER FOR ANY HIKE. DECIDE WHAT YOU NEED AND THEN TAKE MORE.
B I C Y C L I N G I N T E R L I N G U A & B I G B E N D
www.bicyclebigbend.com
www.desertsportstx.com
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Dee and Wayne thank everybody who have helped in creating this website. First and foremost, various photographers have captured the beauty of the
Retreat and the Big Bend Region. None of the photographs on this site may be used without the express authorization of the specific photographer. In
addition, we thank Vilis, one of the former owners of the Retreat, who understands the beauty of the area and has helped set it forth in this website.
Retreat and the Big Bend Region. None of the photographs on this site may be used without the express authorization of the specific photographer. In
addition, we thank Vilis, one of the former owners of the Retreat, who understands the beauty of the area and has helped set it forth in this website.
B O O K S & G I F T S
Terlingua Trading Co. has souvenirs and the best book selection regarding West Texas. It is located in the old General Store, which was,
the largest general store in West TX when quicksilver mining was the king of the area. The Trading Co. is located in the heart of the Ghost
town next to Starlight Theater.
Leaping Lizard Studio and Gallery provides artwork and jewelry by local artists. The gallery, located in an adobe ruin, has an authentic
touch and offers one of a kind pieces.
Terlingua Trading Co. has souvenirs and the best book selection regarding West Texas. It is located in the old General Store, which was,
the largest general store in West TX when quicksilver mining was the king of the area. The Trading Co. is located in the heart of the Ghost
town next to Starlight Theater.
Leaping Lizard Studio and Gallery provides artwork and jewelry by local artists. The gallery, located in an adobe ruin, has an authentic
touch and offers one of a kind pieces.
General Websites about the Terlingua / Study Butte Area
http://www.historic-terlingua.com
http://www.bigbendchamberofcommerce.org/
http://bigbendtexasmountains.com
These websites should provide up-to-date information regarding restaurants, stores, and all sorts of opportunities available in the
Big Bend region. Please realize, however, that businesses come and go. In addition, some tend to keep irregular hours based
upon the whims of the West Texas winds. Therefore, it is always best to contact a business/restaurant to make sure that it is open.
http://www.historic-terlingua.com
http://www.bigbendchamberofcommerce.org/
http://bigbendtexasmountains.com
These websites should provide up-to-date information regarding restaurants, stores, and all sorts of opportunities available in the
Big Bend region. Please realize, however, that businesses come and go. In addition, some tend to keep irregular hours based
upon the whims of the West Texas winds. Therefore, it is always best to contact a business/restaurant to make sure that it is open.
The Chinati Foundation includes major permanent installations by numerous contemporary artists.
Left: One of 100 Milled Aluminum Boxes by Donald Judd.
Right: Detail of a six-building sculpture installation by Dan Flavin.
Left: One of 100 Milled Aluminum Boxes by Donald Judd.
Right: Detail of a six-building sculpture installation by Dan Flavin.