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Drive to Big Bend

Routes, Drive Times & Road Tips to Big BendBig Bend sits deep in far West Texas. Whether you’re coming from El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, choose the route that matches your arrival town and the part of the park you want...

Drive from Houston

Houston to Big Bend: Best Routes, Drive Times & Road TipsThe trip from Houston to Big Bend is a true cross-Texas adventure—piney woods to Hill Country to wide-open desert. Expect roughly 8–9 hours of drive time and about 540–600 miles, depending on your route and...

Fly to Big Bend

Commercial & Private Air Travel Options for Big BendPicture yourself sweeping over endless West Texas plains, the sun glinting off distant mesas as you descend into the rugged embrace of Big Bend’s wild frontier. By flying into El Paso, Midland, or even chartering...

Travel to Big Bend by Train

Experience the Historic Sunset Limited Rail RouteBoard Amtrak’s Sunset Limited—the oldest continuously operating named train in the U.S.—for a scenic journey between New Orleans and Los Angeles. This route stops in Alpine, TX three times weekly, offering a relaxed way...

Vehicle Rentals to Big Bend

Convenient Vehicle Rental Options to Big Bend from El Paso, Midland, Alpine & MoreFlying in? Renting a vehicle at a major airport is the fastest, most reliable way to reach Big Bend National Park—and gives you the freedom to explore every scenic mile on your own...

Drive from San Antonio

San Antonio to Big Bend: Scenic Road Trip Highlights & Hidden Stops Along the WayAt roughly 430 miles, the journey from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park takes you from the Hill Country’s rolling hills into West Texas’s rugged desert. Plan for about 7–8 hours of...

Alpine

Hub of the Big Bend Region Alpine Welcome to Alpine, the heart of the Big Bend region and the area’s primary hub for travel, services, and everyday convenience. With more lodging, dining, shopping, and infrastructure than any surrounding community, Alpine serves as a...

Big Bend National Park

Iconic Landscape in Far West Texas Big Bend National Park Welcome to Big Bend National Park, one of the most extraordinary and remote landscapes in the United States. Located in far West Texas along a sweeping curve of the Rio Grande, the park is known for its desert...

Lajitas

Resort Community in Big Bend Lajitas Welcome to Lajitas, one of the most unique destinations in the Big Bend region. Set along the Rio Grande and surrounded by rugged desert landscapes, Lajitas offers a rare combination of natural beauty and resort-style comfort in...

Terlingua

Historic Big Bend Community Terlingua Welcome to Terlingua, one of the most iconic communities in the Big Bend region. Known for its ghost town history, dramatic desert setting, and unmistakable personality, Terlingua offers visitors far more than a place to stay. It...

Study Butte

Big Bend Gateway Community Study Butte Welcome to Study Butte, the practical basecamp for exploring the Big Bend region. Located at the junction of TX 118 and FM 170, just outside the western entrance area of Big Bend National Park, Study Butte gives travelers the...

Marathon

Historic Big Bend Gateway Town Marathon Welcome to Marathon, a quiet and distinctive West Texas town that offers a very different kind of Big Bend experience. Known for its historic charm, wide-open scenery, and slower pace, Marathon is a place where visitors come to...

Big Bend

Shopping

Professional surveys suggest that the most popular vacation activity is shopping and in Big Bend unique local merchants have made many interesting shopping opportunities available.
Marathon

Evans Gallery - James Evans has been photographing the Big Bend for more than 20 years. He has two photographic books; Big Bend Pictures and Crazy from the Heat. Evans Gallery is located 4 doors East of the Gage Hotel on Highway 90,between the bookstore and the bank. Hours are inconsistent. It is best to call first.  Marci or James 432-386-4366

Pitaya Verde is a small boutique specializing in clothing, accessories and jewelry with a free-spirited, tiny-bit western flair. Next to the Gage Hotel on  U.S. Hwy. 90. 303-587-7698

Study Butte

Quilts, Etc. is  located  on 118 just south of the Junction of highways 118 and 170 and features home made quilts in a variety of styles and fabrics.  Quilts, Etc at 432 371-2292

Many Stones - Fine jewelry hand crafted by the proprietor, stained glass, precious and semi- precious stones, mineral specimens and nice variety of cacti, bromeliads, and desrt plants. Open most of the time. TX 118, just south of the junction of FM 170 and TX 118. 432-371-2994

Brer' Rabbit Curios - Is in the Chisos Mining Company office. It is a classic souvenir shop, neat stuff for not much money. They feature a selection of rocks and fossils, along with kitschy memorabilia. No Santa Fe styled art, or pricey cowboy chic. Located in Chisos Mining Company Motel. FM 170, Study Butte. 432-371-2254

Sotol Products - From Sterling silverware wind chimes to tractor seat patio chairs. Lots of unique, fun antiques, collectibles, odd stuff, along with canes and walking sticks made locally from sotol , a native plant of the Chihuahuan Desert. Next to the Study Butte Store, TX 118 south of Rough Run Creek.

Cycle Tek , expert providers for all motorcycle needs 432-371-2560

Big Bend River Tours , FM 170 near the junction of FM 170 and TX 118. 800-545-4240, local 371-3033

Far Flung Outdoor Center, FM 170 near junction of FM 170 and TX 118. 800-839-7238, local 371-2633

Shot Time Liquorz-n-Artz is located on TX 170 just east of Far Flung, a few hundred yards from the junction of  TX 118 and offers a selection of local artwork along with liquor, wine and barware. Open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm. 432 371-3155.

Terlingua

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. 432-371-2234 Leapin' Lizard Studio and Gallery The watercolor studio for owner Bryn Moore, also features fine and folk art, photography and jewelry of many other local artists and craftspeople. Summer Hours Thursday-Monday 3:00-7:00 pm. 432-371-2775

Big Bend National Park

The Chisos Mountains Lodge Gift Shop - Located in the Chisos Basin adjacent to the Lodge reception and restaurant, this well equipped gift shop has jewelry, souvenirs, videos, photographic supplies, T-shirts, books, cards, walking sticks and much more. Lots of well made unique Big Bend memorabilia as well as useful travel items. 7:00am - 8:00pm daily. 432-477-2291

Convenience store offers snacks, beer, drinks and other necessities.

Lajitas

Lajitas Resort and Spa offer nice shopping alternatives

Agavita Spa- Full service spa offering treatment from Desert Sage Massage, Rio Grande Mud Wrap and Peppermint Foot Soak. Salon for nails and hair. Call for appointment. 432-424-5146

Christina's World - Eclectic jewelry, imported folk-art, and unique creations by local artisans. On the Boardwalk. 432-424-3250

Red Rock Outfitters- Outdoor wear, camping equipment, hiking gear. Tours of all kinds including river rafting and canoeing, horse trips, mountain bicycling, and interpretive tours may be arranged. On the Boardwalk. 432-424-5000