Top Things to Do in the Texas Hill Country
If you are planning a trip to the Texas Hill Country and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Hill Country is known for its rolling hills, bluebonnets, pastures, dude ranches, BBQ, rodeos, historic town squares, peaches, dance halls, wineries, beer halls, rivers, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails, but there’s more! Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Texas Hill Country bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Hill Country trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around the Texas Hill Country
Eat BBQ at the Salt Lick in Dripping Springs
Visit the Stinson Distillery
Drive the Hill Country Trail
Listen to music at Aldstadt Brewery
Hike to Gorman Falls or the Hamilton Pool waterfall
Go tubing on the San Marcos River
Go fly fishing in the Guadalupe River
Catch the rodeo in Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World
Visit the LB Johnson Ranch National Park
Listen to music at Cheatham Street Warehouse
Dance the night away at Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in America
Tour the Natural Bridge Caverns
Check out the drive-through safari at the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Go for a swim at Blue Hole Regional Park
Eat pie at the Bluebonnet Café in Marble Falls
Shop for souvenirs along High Street in historic Comfort
Watch the bats take flight for the night from the Old Tunnel in Alamo Springs
Go winery hopping in Fredericksburg and shop for souvenirs in the historic downtown
Pick peaches at Marburger Orchard or buy them from a roadside stand
Spend a day relaxing at Krause Springs in Spicewood
Listen to music in Luckenbach Texas
Winery hop along Hwy 290
Go stargazing at Tres Lunas
Kayak the Medina River
Visit the Lavender Farms of Blanco
Dig for Topaz at Lindsey Ranch
Watch the sunset from Enchanted Rock
Check out the wildflower bloom in Kerrville
Go for a swim at Jacob’s Well in Wimberley
See the bluebonnets at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Check the Texas Hill Country Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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