16 Activities
Three Days in the Texas Hill Country Getting Back to Nature (and BBQ)
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
16
Duration
3 days
Length
578 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
578 mi
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Pack a bathing suit—you'll need it to hop and cool down in at Krause Springs and the hotel pools.
- Lunch may be barbecue the first two days, but you'll also eat at some delicious Texas spots.
- Go underground and see the cool caves that dot Hill Country at Longhorn Cavern State Park.
The Texas Hill Country is known for a lot of things, but barbecue, swimming holes, and beautiful parks are what immediately come to mind for most folks. And those are exactly the things you'll explore on this trip. Experience a mix of country and city life, as you dip from small towns, including Spicewood, Burnet, Fredricksburg, and Dripping Springs, into the big city of Austin.
You'll encounter a little history at the Texas Ranger Museum, a little bit of art at the Cathedral of Junk, and a whole lot of nature at Krause Springs, Mainstay Farm, and Enchanted Rock. Along the way, you'll be able to try crafted barbecue sandwiches and pizzas in local restaurants.
You'll encounter a little history at the Texas Ranger Museum, a little bit of art at the Cathedral of Junk, and a whole lot of nature at Krause Springs, Mainstay Farm, and Enchanted Rock. Along the way, you'll be able to try crafted barbecue sandwiches and pizzas in local restaurants.
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The Texas Hill Country is known for a lot of things, but barbecue, swimming holes, and beautiful parks are what immediately come to mind for most folks. And those are exactly the things you'll explore on this trip. Experience a mix of country and city life, as you dip from small towns, including Spicewood, Burnet, Fredricksburg, and Dripping Springs, into the big city of Austin.
You'll encounter a little history at the Texas Ranger Museum, a little bit of art at the Cathedral of Junk, and a whole lot of nature at Krause Springs, Mainstay Farm, and Enchanted Rock. Along the way, you'll be able to try crafted barbecue sandwiches and pizzas in local restaurants.
You'll encounter a little history at the Texas Ranger Museum, a little bit of art at the Cathedral of Junk, and a whole lot of nature at Krause Springs, Mainstay Farm, and Enchanted Rock. Along the way, you'll be able to try crafted barbecue sandwiches and pizzas in local restaurants.
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Pack a bathing suit—you'll need it to hop and cool down in at Krause Springs and the hotel pools.
- Lunch may be barbecue the first two days, but you'll also eat at some delicious Texas spots.
- Go underground and see the cool caves that dot Hill Country at Longhorn Cavern State Park.
Travel itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
192 mi
Deep in the Weird Heart of Texas Hill Country
From backyard junk to manmade swimming holes to the Texas Rangers to barbecue and pizza, today is full of weird and great stuff made by Texans. Enjoy a wide variety of activities that hit on the historical, the artistic, the natural, and the delicious.
20:40
5 Activities
Day 2
173 mi
Cavern and Ranch Adventures With Some Enchantment in Texas Hill Country
Today is very much about the great outdoors (and the inside of an ancient cavern). Be adventurous and explore what Hill Country has to offer in natural wonders, both on high and way down low.
21:00
6 Activities
Day 3
213 mi
Waking Up to a Sweet Day in Austin
Start your day in the best park in Austin, then venture out to Round Rock for some public sculpture and lunch. Wind back up towards Dallas slowly, stopping at an award-winning winery and for a classic American dinner.
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