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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Borders the western edge of Big Bend National Park.

Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

A great spot for the outdoors-lover in Big Bend National Park.

Attraction type: Mountain
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

The highest peak in the park at 7,835 feet.

Attraction type: Mountain
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

From the road, this spot offers a spectacular view into the canyon below.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Five-miles round-trip, this trail is fairly easy compared with many other hikes in the park.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Borders the eastern edge of Big Bend National Park.

Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

This large desert makes up most of Big Bend National Park.

Attraction type: Desert; Mysterious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

A scenic river of which 107 miles flows along the border of the park.

Attraction type: River
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Championship 18-hole golf course featuring four holes on an island in the Rio Grande and an optional par one in Mexico.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

These hot springs were the first area of the National Park to be inhabited by homesteaders in 1909.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Spectacular canyon.

Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Town which was abandoned after the mercury deposits were depleted.

Attraction type: Ghost town
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Village in the park's southeast corner with tourist facilities such as RV park, campground, gas station, store and laundromat.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Tourist/visitor center
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 22 attractions in Big Bend National Park

Legend has it that the rich vein of ore on this mountain was sealed up by Apaches who had been forced into slavery to mine it, and it is lost forever.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Mountain
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A walking trail along the Rio Grande River.

Attraction type: Trail
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Section of the Rio Grande which offers whitewater rafting.

Attraction type: Canyon; River; National park
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Area along the Rio Grande.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Located off the Rio Grande.

Attraction type: River
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This trail gives a great hike with amazing views.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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