Terlingua Trading Company

So many cool souvenirs and the building is amazing. Plenty of car stickers to choose from, if that's your thing. Other souvenirs are what you would expect from a shop in this region. It also has a good variety books for the book lovers out ther.

This is a great place to grab a beverage so you can sit on the porch and enjoy the atmosphere. Lone Star beer is only $10 per 6 pack. They also have tons of souvenirs if you want something to remember your trip by.

Huge variety of souvenirs at decent prices. Also have singles for beers and wines to sip outside on the porch while listening to the locals play acoustic guitar.

The Terlingua Trading Company in Ghost Town carries a wide selection of souvenirs. It’s a busy place and serves as the main (and only) souvenir shop in the area. While the items are interesting and locally themed, the prices are quite high, which might make some hesitate before buying. The parking situation is a challenge. It’s a dirt road shared with the Starlight Restaurant, and with no clear organization, people park wherever they can, making it a bit chaotic. If you’re planning to visit, patience is a must. That said, it’s still worth checking out for the experience and the chance to take home a piece of Terlingua’s quirky Ghost Town vibe. Just be prepared for the crowds and parking frustrations!

The Terlingua Trading Company is quite the gift shop in this "ghost town". The entrance reminds me of a movie setting where old timers sit outside strumming a guitar and singing those old 70s songs. There is a lot of interesting scenery around the gift shop as well to view. FYI... The area here is very dusty and windy.

There were a lot of fun and interesting things to see in the souvenir shop, so it was nice to look around.

My son and I spent probably a good 45 minutes perusing the store, we met the owners son who checked us out and we really enjoyed the variety of items the store offers. From pick your own six pack to local to the area geological (pretty) rocks to kitchy kitchen items, reply terlingua clothing and old antiques, they have it all including the best vice in West Texas. Stop in grab a beer, sit in the porch, make a reservation at the starlight theatre and soak up West Texas in all its glory.

We loved this place. Close to Big Bend!! You can explore all the property and find anywhere to set up your tent. We found a wonderful spot. Nice to have restrooms on the property that isn't too far away. I enjoyed the shower as well. Very cute setup. We will definitely be back!

While the outside of this store is hardly enticing it is a shopper's dream inside. Yes it carries the usual tourist stuff such as magnets, T-shirt's, etc but it also has a decent wine selection, kids toys that don't require electricity or batteries, coffee beans and Turkish dishes. Yes Turkish dishware which BTW is beautiful. Apparently the owner went to Turkey for a wedding (lucky person) and decided to import some in. I picked up a few pieces because the local Turkish store by me in LA fails to put prices on items wishing customers to barter for prices which is a drag! Stop in! Well worth it!

Awesome little store! Well... not little haha. It's adorable and has several rooms/areas that they fill with so many different wonderful things. You're sure to find the perfect gift for yourself to remember Terlingua by, or for anyone else you're looking to give to.

I had the best time at this store talking to the locals. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the dear lady I talked to that time I visited but I loved all the conversations I had with everyone at that store. Once again my trip out to Terlingua would not be complete without stopping at this local gem. This store has all the souvenirs you could need when visiting the area. They got mugs, shot glasses, shirts, hats, keychains, etc. I collect bumper stickers and I was not disappointed by the selection they had. They have a big selection of local products and support lots of local artist by selling their products there. This store is big so you might want to spend some time browsing here. The store also sells water, bottle sodas, snacks, candy, and other food items. If you need some bug repellant they have limited stock available so be prepared. Another good thing is that they have AC in the building! Praise the lord lol. The porch on this store is super long and there are chairs outside where the locals like to go and sit down at the end of the day and mingle. I would have enjoyed the front porch more if there were rocking chairs or a hammock to take a nap but that's just me. Since there is not a lot to do a lot of the locals like to come to hang out on the porch of the store and play cards, dominos, play musical instruments, talk to visitors, hang out with their dogs and have a couple of drinks. They did not have a first aid kit or any kind of anti-itch cream for bug bites but that ok because I already had some with me but just a heads up if you are looking for that in here. Ok, so the reason I gave this place a five star was because of its staff. I went in there to get a map of the self-guided tour of the town. I started talking to the cashier about the town and it just took off from there. I asked her what time the starlight theater would open and that when I found out I had a couple of hours to kill before it was set to open. So with no place to hurry up too, I started asking her more questions about the town, about herself, the big bend tourism, the restaurants in the area, cell phone signal out here, mail delivery, etc. I spent nearly 3 hours talking to this lady!! I enjoyed our conversation and all the things I learned from her about the town, herself and the big bend area. I originally went to eat dinner at the starlight theatre but I found out they weren't gonna be open for a couple more hours so I decided to just kick it at the trading store next door. One thing i learned from this lady was that out here there is no need to rush anywhere and having a conversation with someone is the best way to pass the time. What I learned about the area from the cashier lady at the store: The building is the oldest of its kind in the southwest region (or the oldest in Texas) It started off as the main operating offices for the mining company when they were digging for mercury. It eventually combined with a general store so the miners would go to the office and get their checks and buy provisions for their family. After the mining town went downhill the building became a post office. At one point it was also the sheriff's office and it housed the town's jail. The jail cells are located outside and over time they were turned to the bathrooms. I would encourage you to use the bathrooms and see what the cells use to be. Its kinda fun and they look cute on the inside. The building is old and considers historical so there are no indoor plumbing so the bathrooms had to be added outside where the jail cells use to be. Overall this is the place to buy you some sweet tea and sit on the porch and watch the world go by. This part of Texas is truly magical.

Fun gift shop in the old ghost town section. If you need a souvenir of your trip they will have it. Also an excellent book store (Disclaimer: Nice lady bougth some of my Texas Ranger novels to stock in the store.

There isn't a lot in Terlingua, but this cute little shop is everything you need for souvenirs!

Great place to buy some gifts for your loved ones. Would recommend to anyone who is visiting.

The place to shop for souvenirs in Terlingua. Forgot a hat? You'll need one, and they have lots. They also have every other kind of souvenir you could imagine (books, pottery, t-shirts, house goods, etc.). Forgot to buy beer on your way to town and want some for sunset at your rental? They've got some here (although it's not a full service store for food). Nod at the locals on the porch and walk around the dogs cooling themselves down on the cool floor surface, and head in for all your souvenir shopping needs.

This is a really cute store. It is a great place to walk around before dinner. They have just about everything that you could think of in terms of souvenirs. They have some great local items and some pottery and AW.

Something for everyone! Lots of Terlingua and Big Bend items plus tons of unique gift items for all ages. Typical high prices for a souvenir shop but that's to be expected.

Lots of good stuff here from the local area and elsewhere. Clothes, gifts, hats, books, art, Christmas stuff, and a friendly staff. Definitely worth a stop when you're in the area.

Very large gift shop with a little bit of everything. Everything from handmade jewelry to bumper stickers. Prices are all over the place, some of the stuff that's presented as local items are nothing more than items ordered of Etsy or mass produced items items ordered online that are marked up 60-75%. The biggest turn off however was the store worker. Asking a simple question about an item came with a sarcastic answer, and he acted as if you were bothering him by asking about certain items.