Nicknamed the “River City,” Austin is home to excellent natural areas, including urban parks, hiking trails and wilderness areas on the fringe of the city. The temperate weather makes outdoor recreation possible year around (although the hot summers mean early morning and late evening walks!) Austin receives its “River City” moniker from the Colorado River …
This Hill Country community is one of our favorite getaways thanks to its proximity to great natural attractions, a fun, historic atmosphere, and numerous dog-friendly accommodations in this capital of the Texas bed and breakfast world. US 290 runs through the heart of Fredericksburg’s downtown district, becoming Main Street within the city limits. Originally the …
Start with a small Texas county seat. Add a sprinkling of cultural attractions, a pinch of recreational sites, a dash of locally-owned businesses and a heaping helping of restored historic buildings and what do you have? The perfect recipe for one charming town that’s a favorite with dog lovers. Located 10 miles north of Round …
It’s said that this sight inspired local songwriter Oscar J. Fox (who penned “The Cowboy’s Lament” and “Get Along Little Dogie”) to write his popular tune “Hills of Home.” Today a marker commemorates this local hero. Named for the slick marble ledges that formed a waterfall and a natural lake, today these falls are hidden …
When the hot summer sun beats down on the Lone Star state, Texans head to New Braunfels. Less than an hour south of Austin, this German community is filled with water sports ranging from wading to white water rafting guaranteed to cure those hot weather blues. The land that is now New Braunfels was first …
One of Texas’s biggest tourist regions owes its start to a 3-1/2 minute earthquake over 30 million years ago. In less time than it takes to describe it, the ground trembled and shook and the Hill Country was born. But it took an act of man — and Congress — to paint the finishing touches …
With its central location and its position as a barbecue hot spot, Taylor would have to be considered the rodeo-sized belt buckle in the Texas barbecue belt. To reach the pinnacle of pits, head north from Austin on I-35 to Round Rock. Turn east on US 79 and then continue for 17 miles. Taylor’s biggest …