Cowboys taking a break at Dixie Dude Ranch.

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Hill Country

New York has the Hamptons, San Francisco has the wine country, and Texas has the Hill Country. Just an hour or two's drive from both Austin and San Antonio, the area is an easy day trip or weekend getaway, and its natural beauty paired with its easygoing nature has inspired more than a few early retirements.


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A first-timer’s guide to the Texas Hill Country: wineries, watering holes and wildflowers

Feb 13, 2024 • 8 min read

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