Terlingua Trading Company & Book Store - The Trading Company boasts an extraordinary inventory of southwestern U. S. and mexican influenced gifts and collectibles, including an outstanding book and map section. Open 10:00am-9:00pm almost always. Tel: 432-371-2234

Starlight Theater - This unique restaurant/watering hole is installed in the remains of the local movie theater constructed about 1930. Good steaks, wild game, and nightly special entrees fill the colorful regional menu. Live music almost every weekend and many weekdays during high season, and periodically throughout the entire year. The bar is open 5:00pm-12:00am, and until 1:00am on Saturday. Dinner served from 5:30pm to about 9:30pm depending on the season. Dress is always casual. Tel: 432-371-2326

Jennsen Gallery - A handmade stone studio dedicated to the works of serious local artists: metal workers, photographers, painters, sculptors, etc. Hours are variable by season, so check the web site or call Tel: 432-371-2312 for current schedule.

Ms Tracy's Cafe open every day 7am till 3pm. Indoor and porch seating with a great view of the Chisos Mountains Friendly personnel, great service, come as you are.Just across the street is the El Dorado Hotel, with a great view of the Chisos, and close proximity to all the local amenities 432 371-2888.

The Boathouse Bar and Grill is open from noon until midnight 7 days a week with sandwiches, salad and a respectable variety of domestic and impoorted beers and wines. The boathouse patio has the best view of the Chisos in town. 432-371-2219

Desert Sports - One stop location for river equipment rentals, shuttles, guided rafting and canoeing. Desert Sports is adventure central for the local mountain bike scene; specializing in organizing back road bike trips in the twin park area. Retail shop carries important last minute necessities. Hours 9:00am-6:00pm daily. 888-989-6900 toll free , 371-2727 local

Terlingua Store - The Terlingua Store carries all the convenience items you'd expect and then some, ice, milk, bread, snacks, drinks, film, etc., including locally competitive prices on domestic beer. Site of the “Behind the Store” Chili-Cook Off during the first weekend of November each year. Open 9:00am-9:00pm 7 days a week. 432-371-2487

The Phoenix Cafe - The Phoenix Cafe is the brainchild and one-man operation of Richard Sharpe, the chef who beguiles the palate with his selection of hot and cold Italian influenced specialties, which vary seasonally. Fine dining in a cozy location. Invite a good friend. 5:00pm-10:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday. 432-371-2251

B&J's RV Park - Full hook-ups, shower and laundry, popular for the adjacent "Behind the Store" Chili Cook-Off during the first weekend of November and convenient to all the Ghost Town area attractions. 432-371-2259

Longdraw Saloon and Pizza - Pizza, cold beer, television, what more could you want, especially if there's a big game during your Big Bend visit. The pizzas are made fresh to your demanding specifications with a large assortment of extra ingredients available to choose from. Hours 5:00pm-9:00pm daily, abbreviated schedule in July and September. Tel: 432-371-2608