Hill Country is a slice of Texas that's soaked in magic. Something about the combination of natural springs, bluebonnets, small town charm and peaceful wineries is utterly and perfectly dreamy. Hill Country is all about slowing down and really taking the time to fully experience and enjoy every place you visit, whether it's an old-school honky tonk or a museum dedicated to toilet seat art. Uncover the offbeat spots that exude Hill Country charm with this guide to the hidden gems of central Texas!
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Boerne, Texas, United States
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Located deeeep in the heart of Texas, The Sister Creek Vineyards is about a 30-minute drive from Cascade Caverns, in the small town of Sisterdale, TX. When we say small, we mean it; the town is home to 28 people.
But you don't need a bustling settlement to make great wine. The Sister Creek Vineyards has been delivering one of best wine experiences in Texas since 1988, and has plenty to offer any wine connoisseur. Sister Creek uses a wide variety of winemaking techniques, some of which are unique to Texas, and it also offers some Italian wines. Hill Country is known for being a great place to grow certain varieties of grapes, so a trip through the region isn't complete without a tasting or two!
Next up on your journey, you'll make your way to Luckenbach, just a few miles from Fredericksburg. This Hill Country hamlet is an iconic country music venue that looks like a working Old West town. There's a blacksmith shop, post office, on-site bar shack, dance hall and cotton gin. With a variety of shows and music to choose from (country, folk, bluegrass, etc.), Luckenbach is bound bring out the Texas in ya. Grab a beer and tap your toes to the tunes!
Take a road trip to Hill Country's quirkiest hidden gems, and discover the playful side of Texas, beyond the 10-gallon hats and ranches. Whether it's learning to see the beauty in toilet seats, eating a burger in a house of horrors, or camping out next to cows, there's plenty of strangeness in the Lone Star State. In our experience, Texas is weird. And that's exactly how we like it.