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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)? Highland Lakes, Central Texas, Texas Hill Country, Best Fishing, Day Trips, Lovin, Parks, Places To Go, Compliments

Texas Hill Country

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)?

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. Texas Parks, State Parks, Waltz Across Texas, Pedernales Falls State Park, Garner State Park, Hill County, Mustang Island, San Jacinto, Stars At Night

Waltz Across Texas

Pedernales Falls State Park

Garner State Park

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! Best Bbq In Texas, Texas Barbecue, Lockhart Texas, Texas Baby, Texas Living, Daytripper, Family Vacay, The Austin

Best Bbq In Texas

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!

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. Only In Texas, Texas Bbq, Texas Places, Places To Eat, Great Places, Driftwood Tx, Salt Lick, Shady Tree

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.

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. Texas Adventure, Fredericksburg Texas, Kirchen, National Museum, Vacation Spots, Getaways, Taj Mahal

Texas Adventure

Fredericksburg Texas

National Museum

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.

Gruene Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas and the historic birthplace for acts like George Strait, Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen. Their dance floor is always packed with music lovers basking in true Texas music waiting for you to join them. Fun Places To Go, Places Ive Been, Beautiful Places, Gruene Tx, Gruene Hall, Guadalupe River, Texas Music

Fun Places To Go

Places Ive Been

Beautiful Places

Guadalupe River

Gruene Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas and the historic birthplace for acts like George Strait, Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen. Their dance floor is always packed with music lovers basking in true Texas music waiting for you to join them.

Drive 30 miles west of Austin to Hamilton Pool to see an amazing swimming hole/cave/waterfall that was featured in the film Tree of Life. If the weather is too cold to swim, take some time to hike there instead (and stop for BBQ at Opie's on the way home). Places To See, Places To Travel, Hamilton Pool Preserve, Texas Swimming Holes, Best Swimming, Texas Travel

Places To Travel

Hamilton Pool Preserve

Texas Swimming Holes

Drive 30 miles west of Austin to Hamilton Pool to see an amazing swimming hole/cave/waterfall that was featured in the film Tree of Life. If the weather is too cold to swim, take some time to hike there instead (and stop for BBQ at Opie's on the way home).

Inner Space Cavern is just down the road in Georgetown. It's one of the biggest caves in the state and is a perfect place to spend a hot afternoon. Cavern, Austin Tx, Atx, Nature Art, Perfect Place, Favorite Books, Mess

Inner Space Cavern is just down the road in Georgetown. It's one of the biggest caves in the state and is a perfect place to spend a hot afternoon.

Just outside of town are the Texas Hill Country Wine Trails. You'll get a glimpse of some of Texas' most iconic scenery while tasting award winning wines at a number of beautiful vineyards and wineries. Country Blue, Texas Wineries, Romantic Adventures, Texas Hills, Wine Trail, Romantic Weekend

Romantic Adventures

Romantic Weekend

Just outside of town are the Texas Hill Country Wine Trails. You'll get a glimpse of some of Texas' most iconic scenery while tasting award winning wines at a number of beautiful vineyards and wineries.

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. Best Places To Camp, Texas Things, Camping In Texas, Camping Colorado, Enchanted Rock, Nuff Said

Best Places To Camp

Camping In Texas

Camping Colorado

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.

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. Texas Roadtrip, Train Rides, A Train, Train Trip, Austin Texas, Mystery Train, Mystery Dinner, Texas Bucket List

Texas Bucket List

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.

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. Musk Turtle, Texas Legends, Glass Bottom Boat, Texas History, Summer Bucket Lists, Tortoises

Glass Bottom Boat

Summer Bucket Lists

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. Summer Workouts, Mt Bike, Spicewood, Sxsw, Bicycling, Rock Climbing

Summer Workouts

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.

Travel about 90 minutes south of Austin and you'll reach the heart of downtown San Antonio. Take a riverboat tour or eat and drink on the patio of one of the dozens of bars and restaurants lining the famous attraction and if you still have time, don't forget to check out the Alamo. Texas Vacations, Vacation Places, Dream Vacations, Vacation Destinations, Vacation Ideas, Vacay, Alamo San Antonio

Texas Vacations

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Alamo San Antonio

Travel about 90 minutes south of Austin and you'll reach the heart of downtown San Antonio. Take a riverboat tour or eat and drink on the patio of one of the dozens of bars and restaurants lining the famous attraction and if you still have time, don't forget to check out the Alamo.