Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is located in Central Texas. Major cities include Austin, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Del Rio, & Sonora.
- The Bevy Hotel in Boerne
If you’re planning a trip to Boerne, Texas, you should definitely consider booking a stay at The Bevy Hotel. The Bevy Hotel is a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel conveniently located just a short drive from all of Boerne’s must-see sights and attractions. The guest rooms at The Bevy are not only spacious and modern but … - 14 Fun Things to do in Boerne, TXBoere, Texas (pronounced ‘Bernie’) is a charming hill country town just northwest of San Antonio. Situated along Cibolo Creek, this town is full of history, character, and beautiful nature. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, you’ll find so many fun things to do in Boerne, TX. From its charming main street lined with unique …
- 8 Fabulous Things to Do in Georgetown, TXGeorgetown, Texas is a beautiful town just thirty minutes north of Austin. It has a charming downtown area that has claimed the title, Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, and the title is well deserved. We visited Georgetown this summer and found it to be a beautiful town with so much to do. Here are …
- 8 Best Things to Do in Wimberley, TexasWith its whimsical shops, waterfront eateries, and beautiful swimming holes, there’s no shortage of things to do in Wimberley, Texas. Wimberley is an adorable little town in Texas Hill Country with a population of 2600. Its proximity to Austin and San Antonio (45 minutes and an hour, respectively) makes it the ultimate Texas Hill Country …
- Where to Stay in Wimberley, Texas: The Lodge at Cypress FallsIf you’re looking for a comfortable but affordable place to stay in Wimberley, look no further than The Lodge at Cypress Falls. Nestled on the banks of Cypress Creek, this vintage lodge offers 22 rooms, each decorated in a different style. The lodge dates back to the 1940’s and has newspaper prints and advertisements framed …
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- Palmetto State Park Hidden Swim AreaPalmetto State Park is a beautiful, other-worldly park located just northwest of Gonzales, Texas. (For more things to do in Gonzales, Texas, click here.) With lush palmetto fronds lining the trails, one might be tricked into thinking they’d been transported into Jurassic Park. The park is conveniently located just over two hours from Houston, and …
- Hiking Enchanted Rock Summit TrailThis post contains affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure for more details. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Fredericksburg, Texas is a Texas gem and somewhere you must visit at least once. The park surrounds a giant dome-shaped hill with trails around the surrounding areas, as well as a trail straight up to the peak …
- 16 Fun Things To Do In San Antonio With KidsAs the second largest city in Texas, you’d expect there to be no end of fun things to do in San Antonio with kids, and you’d be right! San Antonio is a big city with a laid back vibe that makes it an ideal family vacation destination. It has a great mix of commercialized activities …
- Top Hill Country Texas Vacation RentalsLooking for vacation rentals in Texas Hill Country can be frustrating. There are so many different booking sites and so many options – where to even begin? That’s why I set out to create a comprehensive list of the best Hill Country vacation rentals from across the internet. On this list, you’ll find Hill Country …
- This Hill Country Airbnb Is The Stuff Of DreamsWe thought about keeping this incredible Hill Country Airbnb a secret, so we wouldn’t have to share, but our good conscience won out. Prepare to be amazed. Let’s first establish that finding this property was hard work! Our criteria for booking our early summer getaway was simple. We were looking for a place that was …
- 4 Best Things To Do In Johnson City TexasIt may be small, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of amazing things to do in Johnson City Texas! Johnson City is located about an hour west of Austin, on the banks of the Pedernales River. It’s about three and a half hours west of Houston, a little over an hour north of San …
- Roadside America Museum Is Your Destination For The Quirkiest MemorabiliaFrom advertising material, signs and mascots from the 1940’s, to a working juke box, to restored vintage cars, Carroll Estes, owner of Roadside America Museum, has curated it all for you. Located in Hillsboro, TX, a small city with a population of about 8,000 as of the 2010 census, Roadside America Museum is a must-visit …
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- Amazing Ranch Vacation Rental in Brenham, TexasFor an amazing ranch vacation rental just over an hour outside Houston, look no further than Rockin’ Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas. Rockin Star Ranch has 8 cabins and 1 suite available for rent. Western Star Cabin – 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5 Patio Cottage – 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6 Rising Star – 1 Bedroom, Sleeps …
- Charming Fredericksburg Bed and Breakfast – RarumpelpunzeldornaschenwittchenI’d be hard-pressed to tell you which caught our eye first – the incredibly long, entirely unpronounceable name, or the charming, fairytale-esque property, but when we came across this Fredericksburg Bed and Breakfast, we knew we had to stay here. When we arrived at Rarumpelpunzeldornaschenwittchen, we were greeted by the owner, and learned that he …
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- Milton Reimers Ranch ParkWith plenty of hiking and biking trails, mountain climbing, and access to the Pedernales River, Milton Reimers Ranch Park has something for everyone. We visited this park specifically to swim in the river. The river is accessed by a steep road that leads down to a rocky beach. From there, you can choose a spot …
- Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco, TexasAs the name suggests, the Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco, Texas showcases a collection of buggies from throughout history. Room after room awaits, filled with over 200 buggies – royal buggies, livery buggies, jail buggies, and pretty much every kind of buggy or wagon imaginable. The level of attention and detail that went into creating …
- Best Hill Country Getaway Itinerary – Austin AreaTexas Hill Country is a beautiful area, with with rivers, lakes, and forested hills at seemingly every turn. On our most recent visit, we stayed in Leander, about thirty minutes outside Austin, and found it to be a great springboard for exploring the area. The Texas Hill Country is a great place to visit any …
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- LuckenbachLuckenbach was first established as a community trading post back in the mid-1800’s. By 1904, Luckenbach had as many as 492 people, but by the 1960’s, it was a ghost town. The town was put up for sale in 1970 and purchased by actor Guich Koock and Hondo Crouch, a rancher and Texas folklorist, for $30,000. Today, the …
- Creative Playscape PlaygroundCreative Playscape is an adorable playground in Georgetown, TX, that was built to look like the town it’s in. In addition to the usual playground equipment, there is a large boulder for climbing, a teepee, and a wall depicting the history of the area. There are numerous slides and climbing areas, as well as swings, …
- Monster Mini GolfMonster Mini Golf is a great place for family fun. With mini golf, arcades, laser tag, bowling, VR games, and a laser maze, there’s something for everyone! We visited the Round Rock location, right outside Austin. A la carte prices can add up but they do have fairly reasonable combo packages. Everything is glow in …
- Buckhorn Saloon & MuseumThe Buckhorn Museum was one of the first museums we visited, on our very first trip to San Antonio! It’s not far from the Alamo, Ripley’s and other tourist attractions in San Antionio. When entering the Buckhorn Museum, you might mistake it for a bar – which it is, too. In fact, the saloon dates …
- Old Tunnel State ParkOld Tunnel State park has some beautiful hikes and an abandoned old railroad tunnel. The tunnel used to belong to the Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad, which stopped running in 1942. The tunnel is now home to a substantial bat colony – over 3 million bats – which can be viewed in the evenings from May …
- Chalk Ridge FallsPicturesque doesn’t quite do justice to this beautiful area. With hiking trails, a beautiful waterfall, and cold, refreshing water, Chalk Ridge Falls might just be the perfect place to spend a hot Texas summer day! We parked at a small parking lot overlooking the Lampasas River. There is a bathroom there, but it is awful. …
- Kreische BreweryMonument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites is a historic state park located south of La Grange, TX. The park is home to a small trail leading to the ruins of a brewery built by German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische in the 1860’s. The brewery ruins are fascinating to see, and there are some …
