Romantic long weekends are one of life's many wonderful gifts. A special someone, a cool fall evening, a gourmet dinner, a bottle of wine, a bit of wrestling under a warm quilt in a cozy room in an historic bed and breakfast, a long soak in a burbling ...
Pros: Historic town with lots of German influence. Cons: The stores close so early.
On a recent trip to San Antonio, my husband and I decided to spend a weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas. We knew that there would be good German restaurants and plenty of antique stores but we really didn’t know if we’d find enough to do for a whole...
Watching the newest commercials for the State of Texas Visitors Bureau has made me think about how true this one commercial is; it refers to Texas as “like having a whole country in one State.” I have traveled this great state and have come to realize...
Pros: Floating down a Hill Country river remains almost as perfect as I remember Cons: Civilization and commercial development continue to advance and intrude like a weed
The rivers of the Texas Hill Country haunt me.
They haunt me with the sounds of a man I barely had a chance to truly know, and by the scents of days I can never forget. When I'm on a Hill Country river, the memories flow as thick and fast as...
Pros: Friendly people, beautiful drives, great food. Cons: Too much to see and do if you don't plan ahead.
The Texas Hill Country is simply one of the most beautiful places in Texas. The hill country is comprised of several small towns that are great for antique shopping, museum visits, and plenty of recreational activities. Texas is so large that it's...
Pros: Great food, perfect setting - a Hill Country Institution Cons: Hard to find if you're not familiar with the area. Crowded.
I need to tell you this up front - I was Salt-Lickin' before the Salt Lick was cool. Twenty-four years ago, me and my college buddies would head west from Austin to Driftwood - then down Farmer's Market Road 1826. After twisting and turning down this...
Pros: Amazing formations, well-designed tours Cons: On a rare occasion some rooms may be flooded
One of the most awe-inspiring treasures nestled in the Texas Hill Country is not easily visible. You see, it lies beneath the rolling hills, live oaks, brush, and wildflowers that dominate this rustic area. It is catacomb of caverns that contains what...
Pros: Hills, rivers, trees, so much to see and experience. Cons: Shake your boots to check for scorpions.
Having married long ago into a very old Texas family who hailed from the Hill Country, I eventually lived there for a while after being discharged from the military. The Hill Country is located in central Texas which spans from San Antonio westward, ...
Pros: Gorgeous scenery, great barbecue and friendly folks Cons: A little hot in the summer
I live in a semi-desert known as West Texas. At times, even a semi-desert can be beautiful. You just have to look a little harder for the beauty. The scenery is improved
after our rare rains. That is when our wildflowers bloom and the cactus...
Pros: Quiet repose, beautiful riverside setting Cons: May be a bit too old and rustic for some
For a person who grew up in these rugged hills it's hard to describe their appeal. It's especially hard to describe it to someone who's been to the Rockies, the Sierras or the Pacific Northwest, where the forests are more lush, the mountains bigger and...
Pros: Good food - great prices with a unique cultural experience with excellent value Cons: none
Living in the hill country of Texas we enjoy the best of both world's. Whenever the quiet scenery around us starts being taken for granted we can load up the car and head into the live music capitol of the world in Austin or cruise straight down IH-10...
Pros: beautiful river and vital downtown square Cons: hot in summer, lots of traffic at certain times due to college students
San Marcos, Texas, is a great place to get it away from it all and relax. I have lived in San Marcos over five years now, so here's my biased opinion about what I like to see and do in town: (1) San Marcos River -- a crystal-clear, spring-fed river...
Pros: Interesting people and different. Good German food. Cons: Too hot in summer time and some parts are becoming too commercial.
The Texas Hill country is unlike any other part of Texas. It has rolling hills, fall foliage and is a tourist trap. But then again, it is worth a drive over from Austin or San Antonio. The two main cities are Fredericksburg and Kerrville. This area was ...
Pros: Lots to do with great scenery and
great restaurants Cons: This is not an urban area at all.
The Texas hill country features many aspects not familiar to most of Texas. The rolling hills, abundant prickly pear cactus, and smallish trees make for a beautiful and somewhat unusual landscape. The whole place makes for wonderful driving tours...
Pros: Beautiful hills and great scenery Cons: None
The hill country of Texas is the mot beautiful site you can experience. Having lived in San Marcos, Texas all my of my life I have gotten to know a small community known as Wimberly, Texas which is about 15 miles from San Marcos and is hidden from the...
Fredericksburg: Tourist Trap Capitol of Texas by trextx ,Sep 18 '07
Pros: Might be enjoyable if you don't eat, sleep, or shop there. Cons: 1 1/2 star accomodations at 4 star prices.
If you want blow some cash on overpriced lodging and meals, then look no farther than Fredericksburg TX. If you cannot resist the urge the visit this quaint little town, do it on a day trip from Austin or San Antonio where you can get a really nice hotel and enjoy quality dining for less money.
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