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    • Hill Country / Central Texas
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    • South Texas Plains
      • San Antonio
    • 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.

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

March 6, 2024September 17, 2021 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

32 Interesting Day Trips from Austin, Texas

March 5, 2024August 23, 2021 by Ketki
Jacobs Well in the Texas Hill country

Find the best day trips from Austin, Texas including small towns, state parks, waterfalls, and natural attractions in the Texas Hill Country.

Categories Austin, Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Day Trips

Turkey Bend Recreation Area, Texas

January 8, 2024July 22, 2021 by Ketki
Texas Bluebonnet field at sunrise

Find everything you need to plan a bluebonnet fields visit to Turkey Bend Recreation Area on banks of Lake Travis near Austin.

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

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

January 15, 2024July 22, 2021 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

Canyon Lake Travel Guide by a Local

November 5, 2024January 23, 2021 by Ketki
Canyon Lake is a beautiful and fun summer spot in the Texas Hill Country

Enjoy a Canyon Lake vacation and explore outdoors while kayaking, hiking trails and on scenic drives. Take kids to see dinosaur tracks too.

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

17 Awesome Things to do in Historic Gruene, Texas

October 5, 2023January 22, 2021 by Ketki
Attend a concert at Gruene Dance Hall in Texas

Discover best things to do in Gruene, Texas including oldest Gruene dance hall, Gruene historic district, shopping, river tubing, and more.

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

32 Amazing Things to do in New Braunfels, Texas

October 5, 2023January 21, 2021 by Ketki
Eat excellent German good at Kraus Cafe in New Braunfels

Find the best things to do in New Braunfels Texas including Historic downtown, charming German architecture, Schlitterbahn, and Gruene.

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

41 Amazing Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas

October 5, 2023January 18, 2021 by Ketki
Public library in Fredericksburg has stunning limestone facade

Find the best things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas including bluebonnets, winery tours, traditional architecture, boutique shopping, etc.

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

29 Amazing Things to do in Brenham, Texas

October 5, 2023January 15, 2021 by Ketki
Things to do in Brenham, Texas

Discover the best things to do in Brenham, Texas including Blue Bell Creamery tour, bluebonnet fields, Main Street, and more in this guide.

Categories Texas Hill Country (Central Texas) Tags Texas Spring Travel, Texas Towns & Cities

31 Best Things to do in Austin, Texas

November 6, 2023January 7, 2021 by Ketki
Texas State Capitol building in Austin

Find best things to do in Austin, Texas including the state capitol building, Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, bat flight, and live music.

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