Guest Blogger: Texas Hill Country — It Ain’t No ‘Bull’
There are all different types of landscapes to be enjoyed in Texas, but the Hill Country is by far my favorite! You can hit the road for just a weekend and get a good sampling of what makes this part of Texas so great.
Starting in Fredericksburg, you’ll have no trouble finding a cozy little B&B to lodge in.
Serendipity Guest House Fredericksburg has shopping, wine, rodeos and great food to offer! Soak it all up on the first leg of your trip. A little tip – wherever you decide to eat, order something that is neither fried nor covered in gravy. This is the only town on your route where you will find such items on the menu. Save the chicken-fried craving for day two! You can hold out just a little longer!
When you’ve had your Fredericksburg fill, head down the road to Luckenbach, Texas. There are events scheduled here most weekends that draw hundreds of people and feature some great bands! But if you do nothing else, pull over, grab a t-shirt and ride a bull. Well – hop up on a rather docile longhorn for a photo-op anyway. You can definitely make it for at least 8 seconds!
Keep on trucking and head south toward Garner State Park. Hop in the swimming hole and rinse all the road dust off! This gorgeous park offers swimming, canoeing, paddle boating and rope swinging (which is not recommended for bikini-clad swimmers). You can also pitch a tent and set up camp for the night, if you haven’t made a reservation at one of the many cabins to be had in this area.
Garner Swimming Hole
Charming, breathtaking, rugged and just downright fun! Come enjoy the Texas Hill Country!
Guest Blogger: Jenni Roberts is a photographer in Austin, Texas. She and her sister recently took a little trip to the Texas hill country. You can read her blog here: http://jifferdoodle.blogspot.com/
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15 Comments on "Guest Blogger: Texas Hill Country — It Ain’t No ‘Bull’"
What about a stop at Gruene Hall for a little dancing? And remember the Alamo! (I’m sure I’ve heard that line before.)
This was fun, thanks for some great ideas for a road trip!
We actually did hit Gruene as well! It’s a great stop, too. Head over to my blog for some Gruene Hall photos!
What a fun thing for sisters to do! LOVE the photos! Especially the top one!
What a fun idea. Hill Country rocks. Great advice!
My sister and I have been talking about taking a road trip like this. Thanks for the inspiration and great pictures!
I just had a small roadtrip like this towards San Antonio this past weekend! I love the Texas Hill Country – so perfect in summer. Great pics, especially the first one! I would love to make a postcard out of that one!
I was born and raised in Texas and had no idea it was called the “Hill Country,” but that’s because I’m from El Paso, which is completely different from the rest of Texas– full of mountains, which I consider to be better than just hills
I just had a small roadtrip like this towards San Antonio this past weekend! I love the Texas Hill Country – so perfect in summer. Great pics, especially the first one! I would love to make a postcard out of that one!
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I went to school around Austin, and these pictures really brought back some memories. Some new places I hadn’t heard of in this blog, though – I might have to try them out!!!
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Sweet. I love the pic up the top, it’s lovely. And the bed and breakfast place looks so cozy.
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Based on this article my wife and I are planning a similar trip to the same area, assuming we can find temporary lodging in the Austin area that will accomodate our coming and going at all hours.
I am definitely going to plan a trip to Fredricksburg! I’ve been swimming at Garner State Park. It may be the best swimming hole in the world!
Great photos!