The Day Trips
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)?
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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.
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Pedernales Falls State Park
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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!
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City of Lockhart: BBQ Capital of Texas
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.
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Salt Lick Bar-B-Que... in Texas Hill Country
Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood - delicious BBQ with a mustard-based sauce that is to die for. Could use some right about now.
Austin, TX // 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.
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You can learn some history at the Vereins Kirche Pioneer Museum. Founded in 1846 by Baron Otfried Hans von Meusebach, new Commissioner General of the "Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas". The emigration was in part the liberal, educated Germans fleeing the social, political and economic conditions that later resulted in the Revolution of 1848, and in part working-class Germans. Baron von Meusebach renounced his noble title and became known in Texas as John O. Meusebach.
Pioneer Museum I Fredericksburg, Texas
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.
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Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen - coming to Bass Hall!! Love those Aggie boys! GRUENE HALL. 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Texas. 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.
One of my favorite places in Texas... the hill country... Gods country... LOVE Gruene Hall - Texas' Oldest Dance Hall in Gruene, TX. Fun place to go, and also lots of restaurants, antique shops, Bed-n-Breakfast....Awesome and close to the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, TX
Kick up your heels to some great live music at Gruene Hall, Texas' oldest dance hall. #austin #texas #travel
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In the heart of Hill Country Texas, Gruene Texas Dance Hall
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).
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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.
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Day trip from Austin: 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.
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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.
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February 7 - 23, 2014 Wine Lover's Trail! Drink to LOVE! Indulge in a little wine and chocolate. Come spend a romantic weekend in the stunning Texas Hill Country, sipping and sampling wine and sweet treats at 32 Hill Country wineries. The "Wine Lovers Trail" is TEN full days of WINE Adventures and ROMANCE! Grab your Valentine and head for the TEXAS HILL Country! Take some time for a romantic adventure or a FABULOUS getaway with friends! Discover the wine of the Texas Hill Country Terroir!
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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.
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Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg...so beautiful to climb and see the Texas Hill Country!
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.
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Hill Country Train
Day trip from Austin: 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. Done this!
Austin Steam Train. Take a ride on the Austin Texas Central Railroad. Check out their webpage for schedule of events and rides:http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/
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Ride the Cedar Park Steam Train- they even have murder mystery train rides for halloween
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.
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Day trip from Austin: 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.
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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.
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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.
I haven't made the pilgrimage yet, but maybe this is the year.