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All the United States Texas Terlingua

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Terlingua

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Terlingua, Texas

Updated October 3, 2009

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Terlingua, Texas

Terlingua Ghost Town

An abandoned quicksilver mining town surrounded by the Big Bend parks.

Terlingua, Texas

Lajitas Ghost Town

Ghost town with a beer-drinking goat for mayor.
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