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Hill Country recommendations besides Fredericksburg
Posted on 12/28/22 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 12/28/22 at 8:23 pm
So wanting to stay outside of Fred but not too far, 30-40 min away. Also looking for other things to do besides the vineyards and Fred.
Also would like to do one day of hiking.
Tia
Also would like to do one day of hiking.
Tia
This post was edited on 12/28/22 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 12/28/22 at 9:03 pm to GREENHEAD22
Boerne, Comfort, Kerrville, Wimberley are all great places to stay, eat, and explore.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 6:55 pm to GREENHEAD22
New Braunfels, Canyon Lake
Posted on 12/30/22 at 9:09 am to GREENHEAD22
Kerrville is really nice. Georgetown also if you wanna be close to Austin.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 10:29 am to GREENHEAD22
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GREENHEAD22
Stay in Gruene, TX (pronounced "green")
Posted on 12/30/22 at 1:18 pm to GREENHEAD22
Hye is a nice town about 15 minutes from Fred. As others have said, Comfort and Kerrville are nice too. There are also Airbnb's on ranches around Fred. Hike up Enchanted rock or go to Perdenales state Park.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 1:48 pm to GREENHEAD22
Blanco has undergone an awesome transformation over the past 15 years and is worth looking into
- Blanco state park for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding
- great restaurant options like Uptown Blanco, Redbud Cafe and Old 300 BBQ
- Real Ale Brewery
- two great whiskey and gin distilleries in Milam and Green + Andalusia
- unique gelato and cheese shop called Oro Bianco. They use water buffalo cream - their product is fantastic
The Lavender Festival is a fun time - early June. And if you’re willing to go on an insanely difficult “hike,” check out The Narrows. Have to be very careful not to break trespassing laws but there is a legal way to get there. It makes for a very long day, but is one of the most majestic hidden gems in the state.
- Blanco state park for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding
- great restaurant options like Uptown Blanco, Redbud Cafe and Old 300 BBQ
- Real Ale Brewery
- two great whiskey and gin distilleries in Milam and Green + Andalusia
- unique gelato and cheese shop called Oro Bianco. They use water buffalo cream - their product is fantastic
The Lavender Festival is a fun time - early June. And if you’re willing to go on an insanely difficult “hike,” check out The Narrows. Have to be very careful not to break trespassing laws but there is a legal way to get there. It makes for a very long day, but is one of the most majestic hidden gems in the state.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 3:29 pm to ODHtiger
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Blanco has undergone an awesome transformation over the past 15 years
Don't forget the Buggy Museum
Posted on 12/30/22 at 3:30 pm to GREENHEAD22
We did the Twisted Sisters drive north of
Leakey and really enjoyed it. We didn’t have time to visit Garner State Park but plan to get a cabin to explore that area next year. The Frio River is very low right now so no water activities.
Twisted Sister
Leakey and really enjoyed it. We didn’t have time to visit Garner State Park but plan to get a cabin to explore that area next year. The Frio River is very low right now so no water activities.
Twisted Sister
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:47 pm to GREENHEAD22
Round Top
If you are just wanting to relax Round Top is nice. Very small downtown and a decent restaurant if you are not expecting a Michelin 5 star.
If you are just wanting to relax Round Top is nice. Very small downtown and a decent restaurant if you are not expecting a Michelin 5 star.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 6:09 pm to GREENHEAD22
Bandera is a less commercialized (and cooler) version of Fredericksburg . If you want to hike, Hill Country State Natural Area is about 15 minutes from Bandera - some of the best terrain in the Texas Hill Country.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 9:22 pm to DFWHiker
In Bandera have breakfast at OST. Old Spanish Trail. Saddles
as the seats at the bar. Good food/atmosphere.
as the seats at the bar. Good food/atmosphere.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 11:13 pm to GREENHEAD22
My wife and I are staying at this place (Airbnb link) outside Bandera this weekend for the NY. I will report back on the stay, but reviews are stellar. Mucho Gusto Inn
Other than Lost Maples or Hill Country Natural Area, any suggestions on cool outdoors spots for hiking/to visit?
Other than Lost Maples or Hill Country Natural Area, any suggestions on cool outdoors spots for hiking/to visit?
Posted on 12/30/22 at 11:43 pm to Shexter
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Stay in Gruene, TX (pronounced "green")
Check out Gruene, Tx. Cool little area. Depends on where you’re coming from. Also check out the Painted Churches.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:52 am to midlothianlsu
Just a note that Round Top is 150 miles from FBerg.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 12:18 pm to GREENHEAD22
I live near downtown Boerne.
Would highly recommend you visit.
Free roam brewing is my personal favorite local spot. Cibolo and 259 Brantley’s are our go to food spots. The Dienger has great breakfast and coffee.
Black rifle coffee is a cool spot to stop although the coffee is not my favorite. If you enjoy hiking/Nature, Roosevelt park and Friedrich park are only about 10-15 minutes from Boerne. Plus if you go that way you’ve got La Cantera ( upscale boardwalk type shopping and dining ) and the Rim.
Would highly recommend you visit.
Free roam brewing is my personal favorite local spot. Cibolo and 259 Brantley’s are our go to food spots. The Dienger has great breakfast and coffee.
Black rifle coffee is a cool spot to stop although the coffee is not my favorite. If you enjoy hiking/Nature, Roosevelt park and Friedrich park are only about 10-15 minutes from Boerne. Plus if you go that way you’ve got La Cantera ( upscale boardwalk type shopping and dining ) and the Rim.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 12:27 pm to GREENHEAD22
Not to hijack, but would like to piggyback. Also interested in a trip out that way that could include a couple free-range exotics hunts for a family of four (after deer season preferred ; if legal) to combine with other springtime family-friendly activities in the area.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:13 pm to Semper Gumby
Exotic hunts are year round. A nice idea is to wait until closer to the summer when family can tube or play in the rivers and the peak axis rut activity is going.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:21 pm to Semper Gumby
I’m not sure about the hunting.. I still hunt back home in Louisiana. I know there are a bunch of exotic ranches between comfort and Kerrville. As for spring activities, if it’s warm enough, float the river. Either the quadalupe or comal. Tons of great nature parks within 30 minutes from me. Roosevelt, Friedrich, Enchated Rock would be the top 3. There’s some awesome wineries if you’re into that. Sea world in San Antonio.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:21 pm to Mr Sausage
Thanks! Any recos on a few outfitters to check out? Not interested in high fence or sitting with a guide.
This post was edited on 12/31/22 at 3:25 pm
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