Weekend Getaways - Austin Area Specialist

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Weekend Getaways - Austin Area Specialist
Texas Hill Country
Weekend Getaways
Vacation Guide
Vacation Destination Ideas Located in the Heart of Texas
Texas Hill Country Weekend Getaways
Vacation destinations just a hop, skip and a jump from home
Meadows and streams, vibrant wildflowers and rolling hills make the Texas Hill Country standout as
one of the prettiest areas in the south. Whether you’re vacationing with the family, taking a romantic
retreat, or just escaping the city, the Texas Hill Country offers something for everyone. With so much to
see and do, your weekend getaway may turn into a week-long adventure! From the Texas wine country
trail to quaint hill country towns, you will find something new and exciting around each corner. The
Hill Country Weekend Getaway Guide freatures a few of our favorite areas to aid you in your planning
the fabulous weekend getaway that you’ll never forget.
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Blanco Burnet Dripping Springs Fredericksburg Johnson City Llano
New Braunfels San Marcos Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, and Marble Falls
Wimberley Texas Hill Country Festivals
Lodging and Reservation Assistance
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Blanco, TX
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42 miles southwest of Austin
Area Attractions
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Blanco Market Days - 3rd Saturday monthly,
March-November in the town square.
www.historicblanco.org/market_day.htm
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Real Ale Brewing Company Tour and visit the tasting room
www.realalebrewing.com / 830-833-2534
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Blanco State Park - Enjoy fishing, swimming,
tubing, and hiking along the Blanco River.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/
parks/blanco / 830-833-4333
Lavender Farms - Tour one of the local fields.
www.blancolavenderfest.com
Bed and Breakfast Options
The Blanco Settlement
“Beautiful Blanco river front views”
www.blancosettlement.com / 830-833-5115
Das Zuehl Haus
“Peace and tranquility of the early 1940’s”
www.daszuehlhaus.com / 830-456-8888
Burnet, TX
2
43 miles northwest of Austin
Area Attractions
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Longhorn Cavern State Park - A Texas wonder.
www.longhorncaverns.com
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Colbert Ranch - A family friendly Dude Ranch
www.ridecolbertranch.com / 512-355-3225
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Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park- Outdoor
amphitheater, restaurant, hiking trails and
lights-out observatory area for stargazing.
www.lcra.org/parks/developed_parks/canyon.htm
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Vanishing Texas River Cruises - Spectacular
lake/river/waterfall views and bald eagle
watching. www.vtrc.com / 512-756-6986
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Inks Lake State Park - Enjoy, backpacking,
hiking, golf, and much more. www.tpwd.
state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/inks / 512793-2223
Bed and Breakfast Options
Airy Mt Bed & Breakfast
“TEXAS SIZED or sweet and petite breakfasts options”
www.airymount.com / 512-756-4149
Flat Creek Forest Cottages
“Watch deer feed morning and afternoon”
www.flatcreekforest.com / 830-833-5465
Verandas Guest House
“Has a beautiful koi pond and garden area”
www. verandasburnet.com / 512-715-0190
Area Camping Options
Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary and Retreat
“Delicious organic food and peaceful surroundings”
www.rainbowhearth.com / 512-756-7878
Blanco State Park
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/
blanco / 830-833-4333
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Miller Creek RV Resort
www.millercreekrvresort.com / 830-868-2655
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Area Camping Options
Canyon of the Eagles
www.lcra.org/parks/developed_parks/canyon.html
512-715-0290
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River Oak RV Ranch
www.riveroaksrvresort.com / 830-833-2322
Inks Lake State Park
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/inks
512-793-2223
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Dripping Springs, TX
3
23 miles southwest of Austin
Area Attractions
McCoy’s Hill Country Bed and Breakfast
“Everything about this B&B is ‘Green’ “
www.mccoyshillcountrybedandbreakfast.com
512-858-5199
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Hamilton Pool Preserve - Swimming and
hiking. www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/
hamilton_pool.asp
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Wild-Connections Butterfly Farm & Nature
Center - Explore beautiful butterfly houses
and hiking trails.
www.wild-connections.com / 512-301-5553
Star House Bed and Breakfast
“Every detail is lovingly thought out and presented“
www.starhousebandb.com / 512-858-4395
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Salt Lick BBQ - Enjoy historic Texas dinning
in nearby Driftwood.
www.saltlickbbq.com / 512-858-4959
Sunrise Exotic Ranch Bed and Breakfast
“Wonderful animals, cool rooms, beautiful scenery”
512-894-0728
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The Nutty Brown Cafe and Amphitheatre The Hill Country headquarters for outstanding
Live Music located in nearby Driftwood.
www.nuttybrown.com / 512-301-4648
Tex-Zen Dreams Bed and Breakfast
“An oasis of peace and tranquility from the everyday
world“ www.texzendreams.com / 512-858-5634
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Dr. Pound Pioneer Homestead Historical
Museum - Take a step back in time.
www.drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com
512-858-4547
Mt Gainor Inn
“The food is truly Texan”
www.mtgainorinn.com / 512-894-0982
The Cabin on Barton Creek
“A Charming Hide-Away on the banks of Barton Creek”
512-858-4407
Twin Parks Country Club
“Meet the local residents: twenty three English Elk”
www.twinparkscountryclub.com / 512-858-2924
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West Cave Preserve - A natural Texas treasure
www.westcave.org / 800-825-3442
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Twin Parks Country Club - Enjoy disc golf,
mountain biking, and paintball.
www.twinparkscountryclub.com / 512-858-2924
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Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
www.austinzoo.org / 512-288-1490
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Blanco State Park - Enjoy fishing, swimming,
tubing, and hiking along the Blanco River.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/
parks/blanco / 830-833-4333
Cottonwood Creek RV Park
www.cottonwoodcreekrvpark.com
512-858-0321
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Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
Bed and Breakfast Options
Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm
“A Texas Hill Country Get-Away with cooking classes!”
www.juniperhillsfarm.com / 830-833-0910
Area Camping Options
Blanco State Park
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/
blanco / 830-833-4333
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Sunset RV Resort
www.sunsetrvresort.com / 512-264-3714
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Twin Parks Country Club
www.twinparkscountryclub.com / 512-858-2924
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Fredericksburg, TX
4
68 miles west of Austin
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping, Dining, nightlife, and
live entertainment nightly in the square.
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Visit Art Galleries and Museums including
the Pioneer and the Vereins-Kirche Museums.
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Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course
www.golffredericksburg.com / 830-997-4010
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - This
huge granite dome forms the centerpiece
of one of the state’s most popular state
parks. Number 5 of Texas’ 15 Most Scenic
Spots, Texas Highways Magazine.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/
parks/enchanted_rock/
Wild Seed Farms - the largest working
wildflower farm in the states.
www.wildseedfarms.com / 800-848-0078
Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
Bed and Breakfast Options
Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
“Great location, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood
but within walking distance of Main Street”
830-997-3613
Cat’s Meow
“A Beautiful and romantic place to stay”
www.CatsMeowBedandBreakfast.com
830-997-0888
Full Moon Inn
“The service was as good as it gets“
www.fullmooninn.com / 830-997-2205
Inn on the Creek Bed and Breakfast
“Very clean and decorated beautifully”
www.inn-on-the-creek.com / 866-244-7897
Magnolia House
“Breakfast was fancy and wonderful!“
www.magnolia-house.com / 830-997-0306
A Place In Time
“Innkeeper is extremely friendly and accomodating“
www.aplaceintimebandb.com / 830-997-5110
Runnymede Country Inn
“A few minutes from downtown but is in the country
away from traffic noise“
www.runnymedecountryinn.com / 866-427-8374
Area Camping Options
Armadillo Farm Campground
www.armadillofarmcampground.com
830-997-5371
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/
enchanted_rock / 512-389-8900
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Fredericksburg RV Park
www.fredericksburgtexasrvpark.com
866-324-7275
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Corner Cottage
“The French Toast will have you begging for seconds”
www.fredericksburgcornercottage.com
830-990-8265
Hill Country RV Park
www.hillcountryrvpark.com / 830-997-5365
Cottages at Limestone on Main
“The most incredible breakfasts, you can imagine“
www.cottagesatlimestone.com / 866-330-1736
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
www.fbgtx.org/other/rvpark.htm / 830-997-4202
Delforge Place
“Lodging is more than just a place to spend the night“
www.delforgeplace.com / 800-997-0462
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Johnson City, TX
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34 miles west of Austin
Area Attractions
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Pedernales Falls State Park - picnicking,
hiking, river swimming, mountain biking,
fishing, and bird watching.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/
parks/pedernales_falls / 830-868-7304
The Exotic Resort Zoo - A one of a kind
preserve where several endangered
species of animals have a chance to
increase their numbers and at the same
time allowing people to enjoy their beauty
and company.
www.zooexotics.com / 830-868-4357
Visit the multiple area art galleries.
For a list of local art galleries visit:
www.johnsoncity-texas.com/business_
category/cat_56_art.html
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
www.nps.gov/lyjo/index.htm
830-868-7128
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Tour one of the local lavender, butterfly or
hummingbird farms.
www.johnsoncitytexas.com/business_category/cat_68.html
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Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
The Pickett House Bed & Breakfast
“Reminiscent of a German Sunday House“
www.bbonline.com/tx/picketthouse
281-344-9646
Ranch 3232
“A fun and funky atmosphere“
www.ranch3232.com / 512-431-1270
Spring Creek Bed & Breakfast
“far enough away to see the stars clearly at night“
www.springcreekbedandbreakfast.net
830-868-2683
Area Camping OptionsPedernales Falls
State Park
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/
pedernales_falls / 830-868-7304
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Miller Creek RV Resort
www.millercreekrvresort.com / 830-868-2655
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Roadrunner RV Park
www.roadrunnerrvparktexas.com / 830-868-7449
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Bed and Breakfast Options
Chantilly Lace Country Inn
“Has an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds”
www.chantillylacesoaps.com / 830-868-2767
Country Cabins Bed and Breakfast
“Unspoiled, ‘back-to-nature’ acreage in rural Texas“
www.countrycabinsbnb.com / 830-868-7447
Evening Star Sunday House
“A romantic hidaway in downtown Johnson City”
www.eveningstarsundayhouse.com
830-868-7675
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Llano, TX
6
57 miles west of Austin
Area Attractions
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Red Top Jail - An original Texas jail built in 1903.
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Enjoy plentiful hunting and fishing - Llano
is often called the “Deer Capital of Texas”
www.llanochamber.org/hunting_directory.html
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/
parks/enchanted_rock/
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Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
Bed and Breakfast Options
Castell Cottage on the Llano River
“Country serenity with modern conveniences“
www.castellcottage.com / 325-248-4270
M & M’s Bed and Breakfast
“The recently renovated house was built in 1900“
www. mnmbnb.com / 325-247-3422
Springs of Cold Creek
“A rambling house with country charm and decor”
www.springsofcoldcreek.com / 325-251 -6611
Walden Plantation
“Rental Kayaks available to lounge in the river“
www.waldenplantation.com / 325-247-2046
New Braunfels, TX
Area Attractions
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Guadalupe River - Tube, raft, kayak, canoe and
much more. One of the prettiest rivers in Texas.
Number 15 of Texas’ 15 Most Scenic Spots,
Texas Highways Magazine. For more information
about tube rental, water rules, entry and exit
locations visit: www.nbcham.org
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Comal River - Float the 3 mile, crystal clear
river that flows from large springs in New
Braunfels to the Guadalupe river. Often
called the amusement park of the Texas
rivers. For more information about tube
rental, water rules, entry and exit locations
visit: www.nbcham.org
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Schlitterbahn Water Park - Continuously voted
as the world’s ‘Best Water Park’ by Amusement
Today’s respected Golden Ticket Awards.
www.schlitterbahn.com / 830-625-2351
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Natural Bridge Caverns - The largest caverns
in the state of Texas.
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
210-651-6101
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Texas Ski Ranch - Enjoy world class wake
boarding at the only Texas Lake where you
can ski without a boat.
www.texasskiranch.com / 830-627-2843
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Gruene Hall - Visit the oldest continually
running dance hall in Texas.
www.gruenehall.com / 830-606-1281
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Canyon Lake - Limitless outdoor, water
activities! www.nbcham.org
Area Campsite Options
Oxford Ranch Campground
www.oxfordranchcamp.net / 325-247-1639
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Poppy’s Point (On Lake Buchanan)
www.poppyspointe.net / 512-793-3922
Bed and Breakfast Options
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Acorn Hill Bed & Breakfast
“Adorable and very well decorated“
www.acornhillbb.com / 830-907-2597
Llano River Golf and RV Resort
www.llanotx.com/city/LlanoMunicipalGolfCourse.
htm / 325-247-5100
Antoinette’s Cottage
“The oldest house in Gruene”
www. antoinettescottage.com / 830-606-6929
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50 miles southwest of Austin
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Comal Inn
“Just a short walk to Schlitterbahn WaterPark”
www.comalinn.com / 830-629-6060
Firefly Inn Bed & Breakfast
“A beautiful hillside retreat near canyon lake“
www.fireflyinn.com / 800-687-2887
Gruene Apple Bed & Breakfast
“Each room has its own story“
www.grueneapple.com / 830-643-1234
Gruene Homestead Inn
“A charming collection of distinctive farmhouses“
www.gruenehomesteadinn.com / 830-606-0216
Gruene Mansion Inn
“A restored original 1870’s cotton plantation”
www.gruenemansioninn.com / 830-629-2641
Gruene River Inn
“The view from the private balcony is truly breath-taking“
www.grueneriverinn.com / 830-627-1600
Kuebler Waldrip Haus and Danville Schoolhouse
“An original Texas schoolhouse from 1863”
www.kueblerwaldrip.com / 830-625-8300
Lamb’s Rest Inn
“True Texas hospitality“
www.lambsrestinn.com / 830-609-3932
Prince Solms Inn
“In continuous operation since 1898”
www.princesolmsinn.com / 830-625-9169
The Hunter Road Stagecoach Stop
“This historic homestead is thought to be Bonito“
www.stagecoachbedandbreakfast.com
830-620-9453
Area Camping Options
2nd Crossing Camp
www.2ndcrossingcamp.com / 830-620-4036
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Billy Goat’s Gruff
www.billy-goats-gruff.com / 830-643-4146
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Canyon Falls RV Park (Canyon Lake)
www.canyonfallsrvpark.com / 830-964-4456
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Creek Hollow RV Park (Canyon Lake)
www.creekhollowrv.com / 830-899-7121
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Gilligan’s Island
www.gilligansislandnb.com / 830-964-2456
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Hill Country RV Resort & Cottage Rentals
www.hillcountryrvresortnb.com / 830-625-1919
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O’Henry’s Hideaway
www.ohenryshideaway.com / 830-964-4443
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Rainbow Camp & River Outfitters
www.rainbowcamp.us / 830-964-2227
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Rio Raft & Resort
www.rioraft.com / 877-RIO-RAFT
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Riverside Resort-RV Park & Campground
www.riversideresort.net / 830-964-3629
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Roy’s Rentals & Campgrounds
www.roysrentals.com / 830-964-3721
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (Canyon Lake)
www.jellystonehillcountry.com / 877-964-3731
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San Marcos, TX
36 miles south of Austin
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Area Attractions
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Shop Prime and Tanger Outlet Stores
www.tangeroutlet.com
www.primeoutlets.com
Area Camping Options
Canyon Trail RV Resort
www.canyontrailrv.com / 888-616-3540
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Blind Salamander Riverfront RV Park
www.blindsalamanderrvpark.com / 512-392-1512
Aquarena Center - Take glass bottom boat or
kayak rides to explore the San Marcos River.
www.aquarena.txstate.edu
512-245-7570
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Wonderworld Park - An educational theme
park featureing the Balcones Fault Line Cave.
www.wonderworldpark.com / 512-392-3760
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Float the San Marcos River - Constant 72
degree water comes from the beautiful,
natural Aquarena Springs. For more
information about tube rental, water rules,
entry and exit locations visit:
www.tubesanmarcos.com / 512-396-5466
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Visit Dick’s Classic Car Museum
512-878-2406
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Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
San Marcos River Retreat
www.sanmarcosriverretreat.com / 512-392-6171
Shady Grove Campground
www.spencercanoes.net / 512-357-6113
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*Also See Campsites near New Braunfels, TX
Bed and Breakfast Options
Alexandra’s House
“Charming and tastefully decorated”
www.alexandrashousetx.com / 512-667-0107
Crystal River Inn
“Features a fun murder mystery by the river package”
www.crystalriverinn.com / 888-396-3739
Eastwood Hill
“A Victorian country home dating back to 1850”
www.eastwoodhill.com / 512-805-0200
Lime Kiln Vineyard Bed and Breakfast
“Serves delicious ice cream sundaes poolside”
www.limekilnvineyard.com / 512-392-3145
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Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay, &
Marble Falls, TX
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About 40 miles northwest of Austin
Area Attractions
Bed and Breakfast Options
Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast
“A true piece of Texas“
www.bellavistabedandbreakfast.com
281-376-0455
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Hunting and fishing - Native game fish
abound in lakes and streams. Fall and winter
hunting seasons offer plentiful game.
Cassidy House
“You can fish right off the dock”
www.cassidyhouse.com / 866-798-9118
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The Highland Lakes of Buchanan, Inks,
LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis, and Austin. Power
boating, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing,
swimming, diving, sunbathing and fishing.
Area Camping Options
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Krause Springs (Spicewood, TX) - A privately
owned, swimming and camping area.
Featuring mini falls and a natural spring pool.
www.krausesprings.net / 830-693-4181
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Pace Bend Natural Park (Spicewood) - Enjoy
boating, fishing, hiking and much more.
www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/pace_bend.asp
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The Falls on the Colorado Museum
(Marble Falls, TX)
www.fallsmuseum.org / 830-798-2157
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Sweet Berry Farm (Marble Falls) - Pick your
own strawberries and blackberries, enjoy
hayrides, a petting zoo and much more.
www.sweetberryfarm.com / 830-798-1462
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Hofbrau RV Park
www.hofbrau-rvpark.com / 830-798-4004
Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
Krause Springs Campgrounds (Spicewood, TX)
www.krausesprings.net / 830-693-4181
Pace Bend RV Park
www.pacebendrvpark.com / 512-382-6295
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Riverview RV Park (Marble Falls)
www.highlandlakes.com/riverview/index.htm
830-693-3910
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Sunset Point on Lake LBJ
www.sunsetpointlbj.com / 830-798-8199
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Wimberley, TX
10
32 miles southwest of Austin
Area Attractions
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Wimberley Market Days - 1st Saturday monthly.
The oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill
Country and the second-largest in the state.
www.shopmarketdays.com
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Wimberley Glass Works - Shop and enjoy
artistic glass blowing demonstrations.
www.wgw.com / 800-929-6686
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Wimberley Zip Line Adventures - Soar over
canyons and creeks with breathtaking 15-mile
views of the Wimberley Valley.
www.wimberleyzipline.com / 512-847-9990
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7A Ranch Resort - Take a step back in time to
an 1880’s Pioneer Town.
www.7aresort.com / 512-847-2517
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Bella Vista Ranch - Tour a working olive
orchard, then taste fresh olive oil and wines
in the tasting room at.
www.texasoliveoil.com / 512-847-6514
Blair House Inn
“One of the top five B and B’s in Texas”
by Texas Highways Magazine
www.BlairHouseInn.com / 512-847-1111
Creekhaven Inn
“The outdoor fountains and ponds add to the
wonderful and relaxing ambience “
www.creekhaveninn.com / 512-847-9344
Highpoint Manor
“Fall in love with manor residents: Daisy Mae the pig
and her donkey friend, Bridget”
www.highpointmanorinn.com / 512-847-5225
Prow’d House
“The full country breakfast is amazing!”
www.prowdhouse.com / 866-720-7666
Serenity Farm House Inn
“Gourmet European breakfasts delivered to your door “
www.serenityfarmhouseinn-spa.com
512-847-0925
Southwind
“Beautiful sunsets, gentle breezes, and the peaceful serenity”
www.southwindbedandbreak.com / 512-847-5277
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Rough Creek Lavendar Fields - Pick your own
lavender from 5,000 lavender plants.
www.roughcreeklavender.com
512-847-2888
Wimberley Inn
“Very spacious and comfy rooms“
www.wimberleyinn.com / 512-847-3750
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Cypress Falls Swimming Hole in Woodcreek Swim, hike and much more.
www.friendsofbluehole.org / 847-6480
Area Camping Options
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Blue Hole Regional Park - A Texas Treasure Swim, hike and much more.
www.friendsofbluehole.org / 512-847-0025
Tour local vineyards and / or wineries
www.texaswinetrail.com
Buena Vista RV Park
www.wimberley.org/d/1282654_12663.htm
512-847-2307
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Green Acres RV Park
www. greenacresrv.com / 512-847-3772
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Bed and Breakfast Options
Bella Vista
“Elegance, style and charm“
www.bellavistawimberley.com / 512-847-6425
Shady Oaks RV Resort
www.shadyoaks-rv.com / 512-847-1960
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Hill Country Festivals
Wild West Fest - Dripping Springs
www.dswildwestfest.com/
Each month in the Hill Country there are exciting
festivals to satisfy a wide range of interests.
Come enjoy the local flavor of the Texas Hill
Country anytime throughout the year.
November
March
Art and Artisans Festival - LBJ Wildflower Center
www.wildflower.org / 512-292-4200
April
Food & Wine Fest - Fredericksburg
www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com
Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
www.texaswineandfood.org / 512-249-6300
Wurstfest - New Braunfels
www.wurstfest.com / 830-625-9167
The Wimberley Pie Social - Wimberley
www.wimwic.org/html/calendar.html
Gruene Christmas Market Days
www.gruenemarketdays.com
Founders Day Festival - Dripping Springs
www.foundersdayfestival.com / 512-858-4725
December
May
Sights and Sounds of Christmas - San Marcos
www.sights-n-sounds.org / 512-353-1258
Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally - Luchenbach
www.hillcountryrun.com
Christmas on Mercer Street - Dripping Springs
http://dspard.synthasite.com
Viva Cinco de Mayo - San Marcos
www.vivacincodemayo.org / 512-353-8482
Greune Christmas Market Days - Greune
www.gruenemarketdays.com
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
www.tex-fest.com/crawfish/index.htm
Winters Eve on the Square - Wimberley
www.wimberley.org
June
Main Street in Bethlehem - Burnet
www.burnetchamber.org/6294277_65735.htm
Blanco Lavender Festival
www.blancolavenderfest.com / 877-99GO-TEX
July
Hill Country Gourmet Salsa Festival - Fredericksburg
www.tex-fest.com/gcp/
Gourmet Chili Pepper & Salsa Festival
Wildseed Farms, Outside of Fredericksburg
www.wildseedfarms.com/chili_and_salsa_festival.htm
August
Blanco County Fair and Rodeo
www.bcfra.org / 830-868-7684
September
Texas Hill Country Lodging
and Reservation Assistance
Sometimes wading through the masses of
vacation lodging options can be daunting.
Listed below are some companies that specialize
in the information and booking for the Texas Hill
Country area.
First Class Bed and Breakfast Reservation Service
www.fredericksburg-lodging.com / 888-991-6749
Gastehaus Schmidt
www.fbglodging.com / 866-427-8374
Dripping with Taste: Wine and Food Festival
www.dswildwestfest.com
Main Street Bed and Breakfast Reservation Service
www.travelmainstreet.com / 888-559-8555
October
New Braunfels Bed and Breakfast Association
www.texasbedandbreakfast.com
Oktoberfest - Fredericksburg
www.oktoberfestinfbg.com
Lone Star Gourd Festival - Fredericksburg
www.texasgourdsociety.org
Wimberley Reservations
www.wimberleyreservations.com / 512-847-5898
Texas Mesquite Art Festival - Fredericksburg
www.texasmesquiteassn.org / 830-480-8515
Partnerships Built On Trust.