I'm talking with some of my family about doing 3 days in some cabins in the hill country next time I'm in town. Just something I've suggested. It would be mid-March. I've been to Austin a couple times, LBJ's ranch once, and spent a few days near Medina Lake as a kid. Otherwise, I have no idea what there is to do. I'd probably want to make it to Lockhart after reading about it so much. Any suggestions? I'm thinking local day trips and then nights by a fire. Low key-type stuff. Parks, small towns, etc. The cheaper the better. Thanks.
Rockin River Cabins in Castell, TX. Castell is off of Hwy 29 almost exactly in between Llano and Mason...on the Llano River. You're close enough to Llano and Mason to go "into town". These cabins are fantastic and right across the street from the Castell General Store who has the best bbq in the state (only on Saturday's).
Sounds like a good time, you have me looking them up right now. I can't find a site for Rockin River Cabins (every site that has an URL, is incorrect). Looking at rates comparing some on the Llano and Bucannon / LBJ?
if you are coming in from h-town i would skip lockhart and go to city market in lulling (closed on sundays). continue on I-10 and go out to lost maples state park. best hiking in central texas. i usually backcountry camp, but i think there are cabins or something around there. lakehouse restaurant in kerrville. catfish and homestyle cooking....maybe i think its better than it actually is b/c we always stop there after camping, but i really like this spot. fredricksburg...WWII museum and an afternoon strolling around the main street. enchanted rock state park.
So, it looks like we'll be in town the last week of February/early March. I'm thinking we may drive out towards LBJ ranch, and then drive in towards San Antonio and hit some stops along the way. That's what my dad suggested at least. I was thinking we may hit some BBQ on the way? We may make a long day of it or stay a night, not sure. Any suggestions? Gonna reqd back over the responses so far, as well.
Garrison Brothers bourbon distillery in Hye (b/t Stonewall and Johnson City) Whittington's store in JC makes the best jerky you've ever had (buy it there, don't buy the pre-packaged, pre-cut-up stuff, vastly inferior). Torre de Pietra, Alexander are 2 of the better wineries in the area. Becker is great to visit, their wine is tolerable but the setup/scenery/ambiance is top notch. Wildseed Farms is beautiful when things are blooming. Nimitz Museum in FBurg. Navajo Grill, Nest, Vaudeville are good eateries, Auslander has good German fare. Hondo's and the Crossroads Saloon usually have a good band, Pecan St Brewery in JC has tasty beverages. If there's kids involved the Science Mill in JC is really cool. Pedernales Falls State Park, Enchanted Rock, there's also an LCRA park on the river right in JC. If you want the best hamburger in the world (the rest of their menu is great too) in an awesome setting, go to the Alamo Springs Cafe. If you're gonna be north of 71 there's also a ton of great stuff in Llano & Burnet counties.
