Hill Country
Lyndon B Johnson himself had this house restored for personal posterity. Park rangers from the neighboring visitor center, where you can find local…
Must-see attractions in San Antonio & Hill Country
San Antonio
Set on the eastern edge of Brackenridge Park, the Witte is an engaging museum of natural history, science and Texas history. Pronounced ‘witty’, it’s…
San Antonio
This unique contemporary museum hosts temporary exhibitions by its outstanding artists-in-residence, who are selected from a pool drawn from across Texas,…
San Antonio
Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures. This Smithsonian affiliate explores the origins…
San Antonio
It’s hard to believe this lovely, tranquil place was originally just a clever way to hide a hole in the ground. Almost 100 years ago, an eyesore of a…
Hill Country
This well-known vineyard is perched beautifully on the shores of Lake Buchanan, close to Llano in the town of Tow. Fall Creek churns out several French-…
Hill Country
The city's Vereins Kirche was the original town church, meeting hall and school. The tiny building anchoring the town square – the Marktplatz – contains…
Hill Country
The popular Cascade Caverns include a 140ft-deep cave featuring giant stalagmites and stalactites and a 100ft waterfall, which you can see by taking the…
Hill Country
Three miles southeast of town, this 517-acre park is a beautiful place for cycling, hiking, canoeing, tubing and camping. For lazy floats along the…
San Antonio
This place is perfect for the 10-and-under set. Got toddlers? Head to Little Town and its miniature-sized businesses. Older kids will get a kick out of…
Hill Country
For a little perspective on bygone days in Bandera, stop by these displays of Western art, cowboy tchotchkes such as guns and branding irons, and …
San Antonio & Hill Country
Looking for family fun on dry land? Kids can experience everything from outer space to dude ranches at the McKenna Children’s Museum. The outdoor climber,…
Dry Comal Creek Winery & Vineyards
San Antonio & Hill Country
Proprietor Franklin Houser gives his own tours around the tiny winery, which is constructed of stone and cedar trees. The Dry Spanish wine is made…
San Antonio & Hill Country
This downtown museum is dedicated to Luling’s history and culture, and to the central-Texas oil industry. The museum was closed at press time for…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Just 10 miles south of Leakey, Garner State Park offers kayaking and tubing, plus, since 1941, summertime dancing to country tunes playing from a jukebox …
Hill Country
This ranch is home to more than 1200 olive-producing trees. It has a gift shop with free tastings, and runs a tour that takes in the orchard, the olive…
Hill Country
Near the river, at the south end of downtown, the center has walking trails, a wildflower meadow and Guadalupe River access.
San Antonio
Completed in 1756, the surviving church at this somber mission site is open. Although the mission was originally founded in east Texas in 1716, it was…
Hill Country
East of Main St, this small park has rewarding nature trails that wind through native Texan woods, marshland and along Cibolo Creek. Check the website for…
San Antonio
This modest, volunteer-run museum just northeast of the airport boasts full-size, miniature and indoor scale-model railroads. On the weekends hourly train…
Hill Country
Step inside to catch the pulse of the Hill Country art scene. Located in the old post office, it frequently changes exhibits, which could include anything…
Hill Country
Take a refreshing swim in the river at this spot, on the road behind the Inn of the Hills Resort. The water here is deep and not recommended for children…
Hill Country
As you explore downtown, check out the opulent former residence of Charles Schreiner, the man who built half the town. The exterior stonework is…
