Hill Country Travel Blog
ENCHANTED ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA: DOME OF LEGEND AND MYSTERY
As you make your way northward on Ranch Road 965 out of the Hill Country town of Fredericksburg, you'll soon see a pinkish rock dome rising above the horizon. That's the granite dome of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, straddling the line between Gillespie and Llano counties. Enchanted Rock towers majestically 425 feet above the rest of the park, and 1,825 feet over sea level overall.
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MAX YOUR RELAXATION ON YOUR HILL COUNTRY GETAWAY!
At long last, your hard-earned vacation in the Texas Hill Country is right around the corner! We all look forward to an escape, to some time off just for ourselves, a chance to unplug and clear our minds.
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CAVE WITHOUT A NAME: FASCINATING BY ANY NAME
If you travel 11 miles northeast from the Texas Hill Country town of Boerne, near the junction of FM 474 and Kreutzberg Road you'll find the Cave Without a Name. Millions of years in the making, the majesty and mystery of this cave has been inspiring visitors to the area since 1939.
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Rides and Drives
New visitors to the Texas Hill Country have many questions about the region when they contact us, and one of the most common is a simple one: What is there to see and do here? As you peruse our site and the articles within, you'll find there's no shortage of activities and events in our towns, parks, rivers, and various other attractions. However, as a starting point, we suggest to our guests to take a scenic drive or ride through the Hill Country itself.
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LEAKEY, TEXAS: SWISS ALPS OF TEXAS
This little Texas town of about 450 is the county seat of Real County, and its location in the canyon carved by the Frio River gave it its unique nickname of “The Swiss Alps of Texas.” It's surrounded by lofty cliffs and hills enhancing the views of the Texas Hill Country, and it's also known for its natural springs—as a matter of fact, Leakey Springs was the settlement's original name.
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Pet-Friendly Properties
We love our pets here in the hill country! Vacation wouldn't be the same without your furr baby by your side, check out our pet friendly properties!
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BOERNE, TEXAS: THE HILL COUNTRY GATEWAY
Before we dig in, let's address the elephant in the room: Boerne is one of the toughest town names to pronounce in the whole state of Texas. If you pronounce it “born” or “borny,” you're likely to get a raised eyebrow or two in response. It's bur-NEE, like the name “Bernie,” only with the accent on the second syllable. There! Now you sound like a native!
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Lake front Properties
Texas may be known for drought conditions but that doesn't stop us from having some of the most beautiful lake front properties. Come checkout our large selection of lake properties for every budget.
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