Connie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Preserve
Discover elephants through interactive experiences. The Preserve is open year round Saturday and Sunday twice a day they offer elephant experiences. Weekdays are also available but reservations are required. 650 Double Horn Road. Fredericksburg 830 992-0373
info@visitthepreserve.com
Great fun especially for kids. A step back in time. Enjoyable for adults too. The Buggy Barn is on Hwy 281 in Blanco.
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Buggy Barn Museum
1915 Main StGreat fun especially for kids. A step back in time. Enjoyable for adults too. The Buggy Barn is on Hwy 281 in Blanco.
Real Ale Brewing Company
2250 San Saba CtAlso in Blanco
231 San Saba Ct
Don’t miss this court house. It was used in the remake of the movie “True Grit”. Go upstairs to see where they filmed the court house scene.
The Old Blanco County Courthouse
300 Main StDon’t miss this court house. It was used in the remake of the movie “True Grit”. Go upstairs to see where they filmed the court house scene.
When the fields are in bloom this is a sight not to be missed. Just outside of Fredericksburg about 7 miles east on Hwy 290. Don’t forget your camera. They also have a great Gift Shop.
www.wildseedfarms.com
1 800 848-0078
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Wildseed Farms
100 Legacy DrWhen the fields are in bloom this is a sight not to be missed. Just outside of Fredericksburg about 7 miles east on Hwy 290. Don’t forget your camera. They also have a great Gift Shop.
www.wildseedfarms.com
1 800 848-0078
Just plain fun. During the day you can eat fun food and play games in the yard. Music is a huge part of the experience. At night the dance hall gets going. Don’t miss this experience. Not real big, just a little jaunt off the road
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Luckenbach
Just plain fun. During the day you can eat fun food and play games in the yard. Music is a huge part of the experience. At night the dance hall gets going. Don’t miss this experience. Not real big, just a little jaunt off the road
Spend the day in the little town of Gruene. So much to do and so little time. Great shopping in boutique shops. A step back in time at the General Store. A fun meal at the Gristmill River Restaurant, plus many other fine eateries. Music and dancing at Gruene Hall. Wine tasting at the Grapevine.
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Gruene
Spend the day in the little town of Gruene. So much to do and so little time. Great shopping in boutique shops. A step back in time at the General Store. A fun meal at the Gristmill River Restaurant, plus many other fine eateries. Music and dancing at Gruene Hall. Wine tasting at the Grapevine.
I stumbled on this out of the way farm several years ago and just love it. I like to taste all the different olive oils and pick some favorites to take home. The owners were really sweet friendly people.
Open Fridays and Saturdays for Orchard Tours at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm.
Daily for Store and Bistro hours 10 am to 6 pm
2530 W Fitzhugh Rd
Dripping Springs
512 607-6512
store@texashillcountryoliveco.com
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Texas Hill Country Olive Company
2530 W Fitzhugh RdI stumbled on this out of the way farm several years ago and just love it. I like to taste all the different olive oils and pick some favorites to take home. The owners were really sweet friendly people.
Open Fridays and Saturdays for Orchard Tours at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm.
Daily for Store and Bistro hours 10 am to 6 pm
2530 W Fitzhugh Rd
Dripping Springs
512 607-6512
store@texashillcountryoliveco.com
Park
Just a 20 mile drive to Wimberley. I recommend you call first to see how busy they are. Only a limited number of people allowed at any one time.
city of Wimberley.com
100 Blue Hole Ln
(512) 660-9111
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Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnJust a 20 mile drive to Wimberley. I recommend you call first to see how busy they are. Only a limited number of people allowed at any one time.
city of Wimberley.com
100 Blue Hole Ln
(512) 660-9111
A natural artesian spring which forms the headwaters of Cypress Creek located in Wimberley. Temperature stays around 48 degrees year round. Opens May 1 and is very popular, therefore best to make a reservation.
Hours: 8 am to 6 pm
co.hays.tx.us/jwna.aspx
1699 Mount Sharp Rd. (512) 214-4593
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Jacob's Well Natural Area
1699 Mt Sharp RdA natural artesian spring which forms the headwaters of Cypress Creek located in Wimberley. Temperature stays around 48 degrees year round. Opens May 1 and is very popular, therefore best to make a reservation.
Hours: 8 am to 6 pm
co.hays.tx.us/jwna.aspx
1699 Mount Sharp Rd. (512) 214-4593
After a day of shopping the Wimberley Square just relax by exploring this scenic spot. Just steps from the square. Maybe even grab a sandwich and have a picnic.
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Cypress Creek Nature Preserve
107 Old Kyle RdAfter a day of shopping the Wimberley Square just relax by exploring this scenic spot. Just steps from the square. Maybe even grab a sandwich and have a picnic.
Convenient only 10 miles into Blanco. Great spot to swim and enjoy the day.
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Blanco State Park
101 Park Rd 23Convenient only 10 miles into Blanco. Great spot to swim and enjoy the day.
Here is a challenge. Easily obtainable. Climb the pink granite rock. Remember it will be hot take water. You can also hike and backpack but unfortunately there is no swimming or bike riding.
Located about 17 miles north of Fredericksburg.
16710 Ranch Tx 965 Fredericksburg
830 685-3636 Reservations 512 389-8900
Fee: $8 adults Children under 12 free
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Road 965Here is a challenge. Easily obtainable. Climb the pink granite rock. Remember it will be hot take water. You can also hike and backpack but unfortunately there is no swimming or bike riding.
Located about 17 miles north of Fredericksburg.
16710 Ranch Tx 965 Fredericksburg
830 685-3636 Reservations 512 389-8900
Fee: $8 adults Children under 12 free
A unique natural Area surrounds this pool, a collapsed grotto and canyon, formed by thousands of years of water erosion. Cultural remains date back to over 8,000 years. Many Indian tribes inhabited this area over the years, with the Comanches being the most recent. In the 1800s, the Reiner family from Germany purchased the property to raise cattle. Legend has it that their 8 year old son rediscovered the collapsed grotto. Ranchers, probably considered the grotto a safety hazard for cattle, but the Reimers realized its value as a recreational area and opened the property for public use. By the 1960s, and into the 1980s the Hamilton Pool’s popularity soared. Visitors packed the legendary swimming hole with few restrictions. The land began to suffer.
In 1980, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department cited Hamilton Pool as the most significant natural area in rural Travis County.
Hamilton Pool is a part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve.
Hours: 9 am to 6 pm daily
(weather permitting)
Fee: $10 day use per vehicle
$3. Per pedestrian/. bicycle
No cost for age 62 and disabled veterans with proof of at least 60% disability
512 264-2740
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdA unique natural Area surrounds this pool, a collapsed grotto and canyon, formed by thousands of years of water erosion. Cultural remains date back to over 8,000 years. Many Indian tribes inhabited this area over the years, with the Comanches being the most recent. In the 1800s, the Reiner family from Germany purchased the property to raise cattle. Legend has it that their 8 year old son rediscovered the collapsed grotto. Ranchers, probably considered the grotto a safety hazard for cattle, but the Reimers realized its value as a recreational area and opened the property for public use. By the 1960s, and into the 1980s the Hamilton Pool’s popularity soared. Visitors packed the legendary swimming hole with few restrictions. The land began to suffer.
In 1980, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department cited Hamilton Pool as the most significant natural area in rural Travis County.
Hamilton Pool is a part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve.
Hours: 9 am to 6 pm daily
(weather permitting)
Fee: $10 day use per vehicle
$3. Per pedestrian/. bicycle
No cost for age 62 and disabled veterans with proof of at least 60% disability
512 264-2740
Theater
While Wimberley is known for its artisan atmosphere. Live theater has also received accolades from Broadway World Austin.
Go to their website to see a listing of performances:
emilyann.org
wimberleyplayers.org
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Emilyann Theatre
1101 Ranch Rd 2325While Wimberley is known for its artisan atmosphere. Live theater has also received accolades from Broadway World Austin.
Go to their website to see a listing of performances:
emilyann.org
wimberleyplayers.org
Shopping
The Wimberley Lions Club hosts this fabulous Flea Market of over 500 vendors. It’s held the first Saturday of each month, March through December.
Gates open at 7 am and close at 4 pm. Parking is a suggested $5.
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Mga Araw ng Pamilihan sa Wimberley
601 FM2325The Wimberley Lions Club hosts this fabulous Flea Market of over 500 vendors. It’s held the first Saturday of each month, March through December.
Gates open at 7 am and close at 4 pm. Parking is a suggested $5.
A day of shopping in Fredericksburg is a must. So many fun shops and so many yummy places to eat.
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Fredericksburg
A day of shopping in Fredericksburg is a must. So many fun shops and so many yummy places to eat.
This place is off the Main Street but well worth finding. They have a store full of jelly’s and sauces. Or you can purchase a bottle of wine and drink it around the lake in the back. If you plan ahead they offer cooking classes that look amazing.
There are two locations:
Fisher & Wieser on Main
315 East Main St
830 990-8490
Das Peach Haus
1406 US Hwy 87 South
830 997-8969
www.fwcookingschool.com
Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods
411 S Lincoln StThis place is off the Main Street but well worth finding. They have a store full of jelly’s and sauces. Or you can purchase a bottle of wine and drink it around the lake in the back. If you plan ahead they offer cooking classes that look amazing.
There are two locations:
Fisher & Wieser on Main
315 East Main St
830 990-8490
Das Peach Haus
1406 US Hwy 87 South
830 997-8969
www.fwcookingschool.com
Blanco Market Days occurs every third Saturday of the month, March through November. December hosts a special Christmas Market on the second Saturday of the month. This market is held on the Historic Blanco Courthouse Square.
Blanco Visitors Center 830 833-2211 info@historicblanco.org
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Blanco
Blanco Market Days occurs every third Saturday of the month, March through November. December hosts a special Christmas Market on the second Saturday of the month. This market is held on the Historic Blanco Courthouse Square.
Blanco Visitors Center 830 833-2211 info@historicblanco.org
All the shopping you could ever want. The outlet mall opened in 1977 and had more than 240 stores. The area exceeds 1,000,00 square ft. So put your walking shoes on and have some fun. Especially fun around the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. During peak seasons, shoppers can reach numbers that effectively triple the population of San Marcos.
3939 I 35 San Marcos
512 396-2200
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San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35All the shopping you could ever want. The outlet mall opened in 1977 and had more than 240 stores. The area exceeds 1,000,00 square ft. So put your walking shoes on and have some fun. Especially fun around the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. During peak seasons, shoppers can reach numbers that effectively triple the population of San Marcos.
3939 I 35 San Marcos
512 396-2200
Museum
An educational experience you won’t find anywhere else. Approximately a one hour live program of how the Allies won the war in the Pacific at the end of WWII. Reservations recommended and available online.
340 E. Main St
Open 9 am to 5 pm
830 997-8600
pacificwarmuseum.org
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Pambansang Museo ng Digmaan sa Pasipiko
311 E Austin StAn educational experience you won’t find anywhere else. Approximately a one hour live program of how the Allies won the war in the Pacific at the end of WWII. Reservations recommended and available online.
340 E. Main St
Open 9 am to 5 pm
830 997-8600
pacificwarmuseum.org
Just down the road outside of Johnson City. Actually in Stonewall Tx. You can visit the Texas White House. Home of our 36th president.
Self guided tours 9 am - 4:30 pm
Ranger guided tours (fee) 10 am - 4:30
830 868-7128
www.nps.gov/lyjo
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LBJ Ranch Visitor Center (Texas White House Tours)
1472 State Park Rd 52Just down the road outside of Johnson City. Actually in Stonewall Tx. You can visit the Texas White House. Home of our 36th president.
Self guided tours 9 am - 4:30 pm
Ranger guided tours (fee) 10 am - 4:30
830 868-7128
www.nps.gov/lyjo
Bat Observation
Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels.
512 327-9721
www.batcon.org/Bracken
Bracken Cave Preserve (Bat Conservation International Inc)
7515 FM3009Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels.
512 327-9721
www.batcon.org/Bracken
Located along the Museum Reach segment of the San Antonio River Walk. It is between Lexington Avenue north to Josephine Street. The bats reside under the I35 bridge that crosses the river walk.
866 345-7272
www.sara-tx.org
Camden Street Riverwalk Bridge
1267-1279 Camden StreetLocated along the Museum Reach segment of the San Antonio River Walk. It is between Lexington Avenue north to Josephine Street. The bats reside under the I35 bridge that crosses the river walk.
866 345-7272
www.sara-tx.org
Located in the heart of downtown Austin. Observation is free at the Austin American Statesman’s Bat Observation Area. (There will be a parking fee) Viewing is from April through October at sunset. If you really want to make it special then book a bat cruise.
www.statesman.com/AustinBat-FAQs
Capital Cruises 513 480-9254
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Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueLocated in the heart of downtown Austin. Observation is free at the Austin American Statesman’s Bat Observation Area. (There will be a parking fee) Viewing is from April through October at sunset. If you really want to make it special then book a bat cruise.
www.statesman.com/AustinBat-FAQs
Capital Cruises 513 480-9254
This is a private ranch, not open to the public. However, there are private tours that can be scheduled in advance.
Fees: $10 per person for bat flights. $15 per person for group tours of the ranch
www.bambergerranch.org
Bamberger Ranch Preserve
2341 Blue Ridge DrThis is a private ranch, not open to the public. However, there are private tours that can be scheduled in advance.
Fees: $10 per person for bat flights. $15 per person for group tours of the ranch
www.bambergerranch.org
Tubing the rivers
There are so many different companies to choose from for tubing. I suggest you go to the area and select one making sure they have a pick up service that will return you to your car.
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Tube Haus
12454 FM306There are so many different companies to choose from for tubing. I suggest you go to the area and select one making sure they have a pick up service that will return you to your car.
If you find yourself tubing in Gruene then I would suggest eating at the Gristmill.
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Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene RdIf you find yourself tubing in Gruene then I would suggest eating at the Gristmill.
444 Tubing Company
444 E San Antonio StLocated in New Braunfels
444 E San Antonio Street
730 730-8740
I’ve used this company with no problems. The parking is convenient and the river access is near by. They have both a short run and a long run. I understand they also have a VIP package if you like.
12120 FM 305 Canyon Lake
830 832-3415
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Shanty Tubes
12120 FM306I’ve used this company with no problems. The parking is convenient and the river access is near by. They have both a short run and a long run. I understand they also have a VIP package if you like.
12120 FM 305 Canyon Lake
830 832-3415