Visiting
Wonderful natural pool and a scenic drive from The Ranch all the way to Balmoreah! A must do!
25 locals recommend
Balmorhea State Park
9207 TX-17Wonderful natural pool and a scenic drive from The Ranch all the way to Balmoreah! A must do!
Incredible views and a must see for anyone coming to the area! Easy trail to walk makes it a must!
10 locals recommend
Santa Elena Canyon Trail
Santa Elena Canyon TrailIncredible views and a must see for anyone coming to the area! Easy trail to walk makes it a must!
The Ghost Town is a must see. The Cemetery is a lovely place with a gorgeous view, so is the town small Community Garden. Then walk up to The Starlight for a nice dinner!
Terlingua Ghost Town
Terlingua Ghost TownThe Ghost Town is a must see. The Cemetery is a lovely place with a gorgeous view, so is the town small Community Garden. Then walk up to The Starlight for a nice dinner!
Hot Springs Historic Trail
Beautiful natural hot springs within the park!
Food
Great organic supermarket, and a good spot to stop and stock up on the way to the desert
17 locals recommend
Blue Water Natural Foods Alpine Texas
Texas 118Great organic supermarket, and a good spot to stop and stock up on the way to the desert
A good place for those who enjoy simple Tex-Mex food. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner
27 locals recommend
Chili Pepper Cafe
100 TX-118A good place for those who enjoy simple Tex-Mex food. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner
Stop by on your way to BBNP for some really good and simple food! Jenn makes a killer loaded baked potato!
Little Dipper Food Truck
53690 Texas 118Stop by on your way to BBNP for some really good and simple food! Jenn makes a killer loaded baked potato!
La Posada Milagro Café is a great breakfast spot. Fresh food, organic coffee, smoothies, and an incredible view of the surroundings! They close early (1PM) so come early too!
31 locals recommend
Espresso Y Poco Mas
45 Milagro WayLa Posada Milagro Café is a great breakfast spot. Fresh food, organic coffee, smoothies, and an incredible view of the surroundings! They close early (1PM) so come early too!
Candelilla Cafe
21701 Farm to Market Road 170Nice spot for a more upscale dining experience in the area
A locals' favorite destination for cocktails, live music, and food! Opens at 5PM, every day.
73 locals recommend
Starlight Theatre
631 Ivey RdA locals' favorite destination for cocktails, live music, and food! Opens at 5PM, every day.
Venga
Great new spot for breakfast/lunch and coffee!
Convenient grocery store on the way to the entrance of BBNP. They also carry firewood, propane bottles, and small camping gear.
35 locals recommend
Cottonwood General Store
53710 TX-118Convenient grocery store on the way to the entrance of BBNP. They also carry firewood, propane bottles, and small camping gear.
Activities
Desert Sports offers a wide range of desert fun and adventures, with some of the most experienced and seasoned guides in the area.
11 locals recommend
Desert Sports
22937 FM170Desert Sports offers a wide range of desert fun and adventures, with some of the most experienced and seasoned guides in the area.
Lajitas Stables
21321 Farm to Market Road 170Great horse back riding options!
Art
Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry RowA must see in Marfa for all the art lovers!
Shopping
Ring is the owner of this amazing shop and offers a very well curated selection of rocks, gems, cactus, and jewelry. Stop by on your way through town for some really nice treasures to bring home!
6 locals recommend
Many Stones
53704 TX-118Ring is the owner of this amazing shop and offers a very well curated selection of rocks, gems, cactus, and jewelry. Stop by on your way through town for some really nice treasures to bring home!
The best stop for all things shopping - from books to t-shirts and pottery.
18 locals recommend
Terlingua Trading Company
100 Ivey RdThe best stop for all things shopping - from books to t-shirts and pottery.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Potable water!
You’ll never have enough water in the desert :)
What to pack
If you plan on arriving at night
Bring some food with you as restaurants down here close at 9pm at the latest!
Customs and culture
Desert creatures
We here love and respect all desert creatures - snakes and spiders included. Please be aware this is there home too :)
What to pack
Bring extra blankets in case of chilly nights!
It’ll make stargazing more enjoyable too!