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      • Dallas
      • Waco
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      • Amarillo
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Texas Hill Country (Central Texas)

Travel the scenic Texas Hill Country with Enchanting Texas travel blog.

Enjoy the natural beauty of rolling hills, stunning bluebonnets, and crystal clear rivers that you will see in Central Texas.

Relax through outdoor activities like hiking, biking, swimming, and kayaking. Hike Inks Lake State Park’s scenic hikes and rugged landscapes. Take a tour to see Longhorn Cavern State Park’s underground marvels.

Central Texas is also home to many historic towns like Fredericksburg, Blanco, Marble Falls, and Wimberley.

Legendary smokehouses serving up Texas barbecue meats, popular wineries specializing in Texan wines, historic music venues and dance halls – you won’t be disappointed.

Plan a trip to the Texas Hill Country. Find city guides, small-town guides, state parks, outdoor recreation, and more in Central Texas.

Austin’s Hidden Gem: Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area Awaits!

January 13, 2026November 22, 2025 by Ketki
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

Plan the ultimate bluebonnet fields trip to Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area located in Spicewood near Austin this spring.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Nature & Outdoors, Texas Spring Travel

Homestead Trail, McKinney Falls State Park

January 16, 2026October 9, 2025 by Ketki
Be sure to walk around the Old McKinney Homestead to understand its story

Highlights of Homestead Trail are creek crossings, Lower McKinney Falls, Old McKinney homestead, gristmill, and wildlife sightings.

Categories Austin, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Hiking Trails

Rock Shelter Trail, McKinney Falls State Park

January 16, 2026October 9, 2025 by Ketki
Rock shelter at McKinney Falls State Park

Rock Shelter Trail in McKinney Falls SP has two star attractions: the Prehistoric Smith Rock Shelter and a 500 year tree Old Baldy!

Categories Austin, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Hiking Trails

Why you need to visit McKinney Falls Smith Visitor Center

January 16, 2026October 3, 2025 by Ketki
Smith Visitor Center at McKinney Falls State Park

Smith Visitor Center inside McKinney Falls State Park is a cool place to visit and learn about the history, ecology, and geology of the park.

Categories Austin, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Visitor Centers

25 Famous Quotes About Austin, Texas

January 13, 2026September 21, 2025 by Ketki
ATX Sign in Downtown Austinis a popular photo op

Read best Austin quotes, sayings, and Instagram captions such as Austin is Weird, Austin music scene, Austin history, and more.

Categories Austin, Texas Trivia Tags Texas History & Culture

Ultimate Guide to Watching Congress Avenue Bats, Austin

January 16, 2026September 19, 2025 by Ketki
Crowds gather to watch the bat flight at Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin

Discover everything about watching the famous Congress Avenue bats in Austin, Texas including best time, locations, bat tours, and more.

Categories Austin, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Nature & Outdoors

Dinosaur Tracks at Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country, Canyon Lake

January 13, 2026September 17, 2025 by Ketki
Dinosaur tracks near Canyon Lake in Central Texas

Find the ultimate guide to visiting the Heritage Museum of Texas Hill Country in Canyon Lake to see dinosaur tracks and fossils.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Dinosaurs in Texas, Texas for Kids, Texas Museums

Ultimate Guide to visiting Greetings from Austin mural

January 13, 2026September 7, 2025 by Ketki
Greetings from Austin mural on South 1st Street

Find everything you need to know about visiting the famous ‘Greetings from Austin’ mural including location, best time to visit & photo tips

Categories Austin, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Art & Culture, Texas Attractions

14 Best Texas Hill Country State Parks to Explore Now

January 13, 2026April 29, 2025 by Ketki
Cooling on the Frio River at Garner State Park is fun for all ages

Find best Texas hill country state parks for outdoor activities – Inks Lake, Colorado Bend, Lost Maples, Pedernales Falls, & Longhorn Cavern.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Nature & Outdoors, Texas State Parks

13 Best Things to do in Washington County

January 13, 2026March 31, 2025 by Ketki
Washington County is the birthplace of Texas

Find the best things to do in Washington County including bluebonnets, historic sites, charming downtown Brenham, and Blue Bell Creameries.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Nature & Outdoors, Texas Towns & Cities
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