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A Day in Terlingua, Alpine

Alpine, Texas, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Temple of the Bird
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
A Day in Terlingua
A Day in Terlingua, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
7
Route
2.6 km
Starts at
Temple of the Bird
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“A Day in Terlingua” is a self-guided walking tour in Alpine, United States, made by Temple of the Bird. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Experience the vibrant, quirky heart of modern Terlingua where history and artistry collide. This tour takes you from the iconic front porch of a legendary trading post to the atmospheric ruins of the town's founding mansion. You'll get a true sense of the desert spirit that defines this unique community.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Temple of the Bird in Alpine and covers about 2.6 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Terlingua Ghost Town
  • Terlingua Cemetery
  • Terlingua Trading Company
  • Perry Mansion
  • Starlight Theatre
  • Temple of the Bird

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Temple of the Bird
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
US$2 · 3 hUnlock tour