*UPDATED JANUARY 2021*
With everyone pivoting their travel plans as a result of COVID-19, I thought a post on West Texas including Big Bend, Terlingua and Marfa would be helpful.
I hope you don’t mind how short & sweet this post is since the only times I’ve visited have been in the dead of winter (hint: most places are closed). In any case, enjoy it!
TERLINGUA
STAY
In general, a thing to note about visiting Big Bend is that you could stay in either Marfa or Terlingua. It’s just that Terlingua is closest (mins vs. 1.5 hr drive) to the national park. Seeing as how I’m not much of a camper, finding a place to stay was important.
Willow House - I couldn’t recommend this enough. I’d say to book a month or two ahead of time is best since there aren’t many casitas. She's getting super popular so please plan, plan, plan.
Basecamp - There are lots of options including suites, tipis, and lotus.
La Posada Milagro Guesthouse - The location of this boutique guesthouse was by far the best out of all the places I've stayed. We simply walked to Starlight Theatre, walked to breakfast, and walked to happy hour, convenience store, etc. Overall the best access and views and service was wonderful!
EAT
Starlight Theatre
High Sierra Bar & Grill
Espresso y Poco Mas
Canyon Brew Coffee
MARFA
STAY
El Cosmico - There are a lot of sleeping options including yurts, safari tents and airstreams. When it's the dead of winter like when I visited, I recommend anything but the safari tents. It was all heated and comfortable! Don't forget to grab yourself some merch on the way out too. I wear my El Cosmico tee all the time.
EAT
Marfa Burrito (Breakfast/Dinner)
Capri Bar & Restaurant - This place was hands down my favorite the entire trip. *CLOSED*
Do Your Thing (Coffee)
The Sentinel (Coffee/Bites/Cocktails)
The Water Stop (Breakfast/Lunch)
Bad Hombres (Breakfast/Lunch)
Marfa Para Llevar (Breakfast/Lunch/Early Dinner) - lots of to-go options because of Covid
The Get Go - convenience store
Hotel Paisano
Al Campo Wine Garden & Rustic Bar - (Lunch/Dinner)
DO
Prada Marfa Sign (Art)
Ballroom Marfa (Art)
Chinati Foundation (Art)
Marfa Brand Soaps (Shopping)
Raba Marfa (Shopping)
The Marfa Store (Shopping)
Marfa Book Store (Shopping)
Communitie (Shopping)
Esperanza Vintage (Shopping)
Hotel El Paisano (Shopping)
El Sentinel (Shopping)
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