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    • Hill Country / Central Texas
      • Austin
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    • South Texas Plains
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    • Prairies & Lakes (North Texas)
      • Dallas
      • Waco
    • Piney Woods / East Texas
    • Big Bend & West Texas
    • Texas Panhandle Plains
      • Amarillo
    • Discover All 7 Regions of Texas
    • Beyond Texas Borders
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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.

Have a fun day out on Belton Lake

March 6, 2024 by Ketki
BLORA Park 3

Belton Lake near Belton, Texas is located north of Austin. It is popular for outdoor recreation such as boating, kayaking, fishing & hiking.

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Lakes, Texas Nature & Outdoors

21 Best Day Trip Ideas from Belton, Texas

March 6, 2024 by Ketki
Central Texas State Fair

Find short day trip ideas from Belton, Texas in Central Texas and beyond. Enjoy hikes, small towns, historic sites, and bbq!

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Day Trips

19 Belton Restaurants that serve phenomenal food!

November 7, 2024February 1, 2024 by Ketki
The Gin at Nolan Creek is a great place to eat while in Belton

These are the best restaurants in Belton to visit now including Gin at Nolan Creek, Millers BBQ, Schoepf’s BBQ, Fire Street Pizza, and more.

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Food & Cuisine

Chalk Ridge Falls Hiking Trail near Belton, Texas

December 27, 2024January 19, 2024 by Ketki
Chalk Ridge Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Texas

Hike Chalk Ridge Falls Trail to see cascading waterfalls, swim in the creek, enjoy views of the Lampasas River & walk on a suspension bridge!

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Waterfalls

Bell County Museum: A Window into Belton’s Rich Heritage

February 1, 2024January 19, 2024 by Ketki
Bell County Museum is an a former Carnegie Library building

Discover why you should visit the amazing Bell County Museum in Belton and learn the history of Bell County, Gault Site, and Chisholm Trail.

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Museums

24 Brilliant Things to do in and around Belton, TX

March 6, 2024January 18, 2024 by Ketki
Belton Mural outside Cochran Blair & Potts Department Store

Discover the best things to do in Belton, Texas including the historic downtown, Bell County Museum, Chalk Ridge Falls & scenic Belton Lake.

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Towns & Cities

Bell County Courthouse: A Texas Landmark of Elegance and History

February 1, 2024January 18, 2024 by Ketki
Bell County Courthouse is in Belton, Texas

Visit the beautiful Bell County Courthouse in Belton, Texas. Learn about its history, architectural details, and see photographs.

Categories Bell County, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Courthouses

5 Secret Camping Spots to See Solar Eclipse near Austin, Texas

December 15, 2023October 6, 2023 by Ketki
You can enjoy camping near the bluebonnets at Turkey Bend Recreation Area near Austin

Discover Secret Total Solar Eclipse camping spots near Austin, Texas that still have campsites available and book your eclipse trip now.

Categories Austin, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Solar Eclipse

21 Best Things to do in Bastrop, Texas

January 8, 2024April 5, 2023 by Ketki
Kayaking on the lake in Bastrop Texas

Discover the best things to do in Bastrop, Texas including Bastrop State Park, historic downtown buildings, dinosaur park, and more now.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Towns & Cities

13 Best Things to do at Inks Lake State Park, Texas

March 6, 2024March 31, 2023 by Ketki
Bluebonnets on the Pecan Flats trail at Inks Lake State Park

Discover best things to do at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, Texas including Devils Waterhole, hiking trails, bluebonnets, wildlife & more.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Lakes, Texas Nature & Outdoors, Texas State Parks
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Enchanting Texas Travel Blog family in Umbrella Alley Baytown
Our family enjoying a fun day at Umbrella Alley in Baytown, Texas

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