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History and Culture Tour, 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

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, 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

“History and Culture Tour” 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.

Journey back in time to the era of quicksilver mining that gave birth to this rugged desert outpost. You'll stand in the solemn quiet of the historic cemetery and explore the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a once-thriving church. This walk uncovers the stories of fortune, hardship, and resilience etched into the very stones of Terlingua.

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

  • St. Agnes Church
  • Terlingua Trading Company
  • Big Bend Holiday Hotel
  • Perry Mansion
  • Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery
  • 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
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