Enchanted Rock is an awesome spot for hiking. The huge mountain is made entirely of pink granite, and the views at the top make it well worth the climb.
Some people would say visiting Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood is a religious experience -- meat, cole slaw and cobbler worth praying to. Bring a 12-pack of beer and make yourself comfortable, this is a meal you'll remember.
The Hill Country Flier is a steam train that takes you from Cedar Park to Burnet where you can shop, eat, and even take in a gun fight. It's amazingly, stereotypically Texan.
There is great camping not far from the city at Pedernales Falls State Park. Hike and bike through the falls and spend some time relaxing and bird watching.
Lockhart, Texas estimates over 250,000 come to their town to eat BBQ. Blacks, Smitty's, Kreuz serve meat unlike anything you or the other 250,000 people have eaten. And while you're looking for BBQ, drive to Llano and Elgin for some more!
Texas Hill Country Wineries consists of over 50 wineries in the Texas Hill Country and is known for its unique and high quality wines. Come discover today!
At Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, you can take glass-bottom boat tours. You can see hundreds of springs in action along with wildlife like soft-shell turtles and huge catfish.
Outdoorsy folks need to take a trip to Reimer's Ranch for some mountain biking or rock climbing. Located just on the outskirts of Austin, it's great terrain that makes you forget about city life.
The Highland Lakes north of Austin offer the best fishing in Central Texas. When you're surrounded by lakes like these, what else could you possibly need (besides a boat)?
Fredericksburg is just an hour outside town and makes for a perfect getaway. You can learn some history at the Vereins Kirche Pioneer Museum and the National Museum of the Pacific War, shop for antiques and then close out the day in the wineries.
