Texas Hill Country

The Hill Country west of Austin and San Antonio is where Texas slows down: spring-fed rivers, limestone swimming holes, small German towns, wineries, and wildflower drives every spring. These guides cover the towns, the water and the parks, with tips on timing and crowds.

Start with things to do in the Texas Hill Country and things to do in Fredericksburg. For outdoors, see Enchanted Rock, Garner State Park, Krause Springs and the Frio River.

In spring, use our bluebonnet trails map; the rest of the year, the Fredericksburg wine tours guide is a good place to start.