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Texas Hill Country Drives in a Day.
Got a day? Spend it in the Texas Hill Country on a nice, quaint "Sunday Drive".
Hill Country Cruising in a day
Some of the top scenic drives in Texas are in the Hill Country and most travel publications mention several in close proximity. Day trips to heritage-rich Central Texas towns, such as Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Johnson City, Marble Falls, Bandera, and Canyon Lake make for a nice trip.
The Devil's Backbone on Ranch Road 32. Starting on the northeast side of Canyon Lake, climb the heights of "Espinosa del Diablo." The roadside park at the summit has a spectacular view of the Blanco River Valley. Ranch Road 32 continues on to San Marcos or Wimberley.
FM 311. In Spring Branch, take FM 311 East off US 281 to FM 3159. Head downhill into Startzville for a breathtaking view of the Guadalupe Valley.
FM 473. Off US 281, take FM 473 West to Comfort through the quaint towns of Kendalia and Sisterdale. There are several wineries on this scenic route. Continue through Comfort to historic Kerrville, an early German community settled in 1848, also known for the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair. Then head south on State Hwy 173 to Bandera through Camp Verde, home of the infamous camel corps. Bandera is the "Cowboy Capitol of the World" where there are many dude ranches that offer all the amenities for your perfect Texas experience.
To LBJ's Birthplace & Fredericksburg. Take US 281 North through Blanco to Johnson City, proceed on Hwy 290 West through Johnson City to Stonewall and the LBJ Ranch National Park. Free guided tours of Johnson's birthplace and boyhood home are available. Continue on Hwy 290 to Fredericksburg, founded in 1846 by German immigrants. The town has many authentic German restaurants and is a Hill Country shopping mecca.
The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg. Fleet Admiral of the US Navy, Chester Nimitz, was born and raised there. The Museum of the Pacific War is located in the Nimitz Hotel which was owned by the Admirals father.
Luckenbach. From Fredericksburg, return to Blanco on FM 1376 through Luckenbach, population 3.
Texas Wine Trails. Twenty-four of Texas' best wineries are in the Hill Country area - one locally is Dry Comal Creek Vineyards near New Braunfels. Travel the Texas Hill Country to taste all the wines that are offered by following the Texas Wine Trail and have a taste of the good life. Visit TexasWineTrail.com or call 866-621-9463 for details.
Holiday Trail of Lights. A great time of year for road trips is during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through early January. Most of the Hill Country communities participate in a dazzling Trail of Lights display. Head to Blanco, then Johnson City (and the PEC building) to the Walk of Lights in Marble Falls. You'll be impressed.
Mr Hill Country is the perspective writer
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