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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.

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

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

11 Best Things to do in Wimberley, Texas

February 13, 2023 by Ketki
Beautiful swimming hole at Wimberley, Texas

Discover the best things to do in Wimberley, Texas including swimming holes, historic downtown square, wineries, restaurants, and more now.

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

10 Best Things to do for Christmas in Fredericksburg, Texas

October 25, 2023November 4, 2022 by Ketki
German Christmas Pyramid makes Fredericksburg one of the best Texas Christmas vacation ideas

Find best things to do for Christmas in Fredericksburg, Texas including German Christmas pyramid, Light the Night parade, wine tastings & more

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

The Ultimate Guide to South Congress in Austin, Texas

November 6, 2023September 26, 2022 by Ketki
Soco Mural South Austin

Discover the best things to do on South Congress, Austin in this epic guide to shopping, restaurants, live music, ice-cream, murals, & more.

Categories Austin, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Attractions

18 Best Restaurants in New Braunfels to Visit Now

October 5, 2023June 13, 2022 by Ketki
Interior of Blacks BBQ resembles a dance hall

Discover the best restaurants in New Braunfels including Blacks BBQ, Muck and Fuss, Clear Springs Cafe, McAdoo’s, Alpine Haus, and Gristmill.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Food & Cuisine

20 Best Hiking Trails in the Texas Hill Country

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Ketki
Visitors fishing from the banks of the Guadalupe River near Canyon Lake

Find best hiking trails in Texas Hill Country for nature lovers including Mt Baldy, Enchanted Rock Summit Trail, Barton Creek greenbelt, etc.

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

16 Best Things to do in Kerrville, Texas

January 8, 2024April 18, 2022 by Ketki
Large empty cross at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville Texas

Find best things to do in Kerrville, Texas including historic downtown, Guadalupe River activities, trails, art galleries, and more.

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

Colorado Bend State Park: How to Visit and What to do

December 6, 2024October 29, 2021 by Ketki
Bursting colors of fall foliage surrounding the picturesque Gorman Falls in the Texas Hill Country

Find best things to do in Colorado Bend State Park, Texas including Gorman Falls Trail, swimming holes, trails, wildlife, camping and more.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas State Parks

The Bluebonnet Trail: 8 Stops You Can’t Miss in Texas Hill Country

January 15, 2024October 25, 2021 by Ketki
Best Spots For bluebonnets in Hill Country 1

Find the best places to see bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country including Austin, Marble Falls, Burnet, Willow City Loop, and more.

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

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