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Day trips: There is so much to do and see in the Hill Country. Antique Shops, weekend craft fairs, historical sites, music festivals, wine tastings, peach and apple festivals and wild flower drives. Here are just some of the suggested day trips in my area. All of these are close enough to drive to, spend the day and return to your resting place.
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Small Town Shopping/Things To Do
AUSTIN
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a must see
BLANCO
Biscuit and Bean at the Blanco Settlement
Blanco Market Days
Open air market on the grounds of the historical Blanco County Courthouse. Booths
with an assortment of goods and crafts from local artisans. Local Lavender Farms are sometimes set up.
Brieger Pottery
Run by local potters, they feature the works of local Hill Country artists. A selection of gifts, local and imported gift items.
Real Ale Brewing Co.
Our local and quite famous brewery. Tours and tastings, check for current schedule
www.realalebrewing.com
Blanco State Park
US 281, just south of downtown-the Square in Blanco. Located on along the banks of the Blanco River, the park offers, picnic sites, fishing, swimming, canoeing and hike-bike trails. Open Daily
Hill Country Lavender
Located on the corner of RR 165 and RR 2325
www.hillcountrylavender.com
Call for seasonal hours. Products available at Brieger Pottery on the Square
Arnosky Family Farm Located on the corner of RR 165 and RR 2325
Texascolor.com check for hours
Blanco County Courthouse
Located on the Square of downtown Blanco, this beautiful old courthouse has been lovingly restored to its original 1885 glory. Featured in the recent re-make of “True Grit”. The Visitor’s Center is located on the ground floor.
Andalusia Whiskey Co andalusiawhiskey.com
Milam and Greene Whiskey milamandgreenewhiskey.com
Oro Bianco Italian Creamery orobiancomilk.com Texas’ first and only water buffalo dairy and creamery. Gelato, burrata and mozzarella. Selection of charcuterie and other specialty foods. Espresso. Call for hours.
Texas Canon Brewing Company texascannonbrewing.com
COMFORT
www.comfort-texas.com
Juniper Green Antiques- A wonderful collection of European copper, re-lined for modern day use.
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Cowgirls and Lace
An amazing selection of fabrics that bring top designers to Dripping. Unique gifts, home accessories and clothing.
Mercer Street area and Dripping:
Vintage Soul
Fresh Native
Starrs on Mercer Street
Mazama Coffee Co
Juniper Tree Market
Curated Cottage
Drippin Pickins
Dripping Springs Chocolate Co
Farmhouse Cortale
Hudson’s on Mercer
Mercer Street Dance Hall
The Barber Shop
New Canaan Farms
Sacred Moon Herbs
Revel Wilds
Sol’stice Garden
The Rural Home
The Sated Sheep
Goodnight Loving Vodka
Jester King Brewery
Deep Eddy Vodka
Treaty Oak Distillery
Abby Jane Bake Shop
Barton Springs Mill
Texas Hill Country Olive Oil
Twisted X Brewing Co
FREDERICKSBURG
Fischer & Wiser
Der Kuchen Laden
Wildseed Farms
Fredericksburg Herb Farm
Blackchalk Home and Laundry
Camp Hayden
Chocolat
FarmHaus Antiques
La Bergerie
Native Boutique
Room No. 5
Vaudeville
GRUENE
Gruene Market Days
Gruene Outfitters
Dancing Bear
JOHNSON CITY
The Science Mill 101 South Lady Bird Lane 844-262-6405
KERRVILLE
Kerrville Wine and Music Festival. Music and Wine, that says it all. The weekend before Labor Day. Also the Kerrville Folk Festival, late May, early June. And 18-day nonstop live music festival.
LUCKENBACH
www.luckenbachtexas.com
Famous Luckenbach General Store and Dance Hall.
Buy souveniers and listen to live music on Friday-Saturday and Sunday evenings.
LLANO
Our national bird, the bald eagle, nests from November through mid March in the large trees overhanging the Llano River, just a yard of so from the road. TXDOT has designated parking areas on either side of the road for bird viewing. Bring binoculars. 8 miles east of Llano on Highway 29
MEDINA
Love Creek Orchards
In addition to apple cider, ice cream, apple pies and other edible goodies. They also sell an assortment of quilts and kitchen accessories.
NEW BRAUFELS
Wurstfest: 10 day festival celebrating all things German. Usually in late October
www.wurstfest.com
SAN ANTONIO
Also just 45 minutes lies San Antonio! A city FULL of cool stuff to do!
River Walk, Sea World, The Alamo, Brackenridge Park, The Zoo with Golf Course and Train, Botanical Gardens
Mission Trail: Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada
STONEWALL
Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
Yes, you can watch the crowning of the Peach Queen! Mid June
www.stonewalltexas.com
WIMBERLEY
Wimberely Zipline Adventures
Corral Theatre- An outdoor movie spot!
www.corraltheatre.com
Wimberley Glass Works
Rancho Deluxe
The Wild West Store
Blue Willow
Kiss the Cook
River House
Bella Vista Ranch
Wimberley Market Days
Highway 2325
In progress on first weekend of each month, March-December.
Saturday only March-August. Saturday and Sunday October-December.
Hundreds of booths to shop and visit. Lions Club
www.visitwimberley.com
The Village Store-Thrift
450 River Road 512-847-5400
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