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Turn Key · 12-19-2006, 08:02 PM

Adding to what "Tod" posted:

1) If you like beer, The Fredericksburg Brewery makes their own. Very good! Nice place for lunch or a snack with your beer.
2) Dinner at "Der Linden Baun" (also in Fredericksburg) is our choice. Bit pricey but the best German cooking we've found.
3) In spring (April is usually best) driving the Willow City Loop is a must. Have a site:

http://www.lone-star.net/wildflowers/willowcityloop.htm

4) A day in Gruene (pronounced "green"), if fun. If the weather is nice and you have the time, you might try a float on the river.
5) Women tend to like Comfort, Texas for shopping.
6) If your going to camp, either Guadalupe River or Inks Lake State Parks would be my first choices. Varies depending on which end of the Hill Country you want to be in. Blanco State Park is also very nice. I have extensive reviews of all three posted on this web site. South Llano River State Park is also an outstanding place but is on the far western extreme of the Hill Country. Many like Garner State Park for the river access. Been there and saw nothing wrong with it but just didn't care for it.
7) Longhorn Caverns is a "must" if your in the area and like caves. It's just south of Inks Lake State Park and part of the Parks system. Have another site:

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/f...nghorn_cavern/

Well, that's not near all of it but it should keep you busy for a while. If you'd like a look at the reviews I mentioned and can't find them here, let me know and I'll re-post the links. Hope you have a great trip and as always,

Happy Camping!

12-19-2006, 08:02 PM	#4
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 511	Re: A Few Days to Explore... Adding to what "Tod" posted: 1) If you like beer, The Fredericksburg Brewery makes their own. Very good! Nice place for lunch or a snack with your beer. 2) Dinner at "Der Linden Baun" (also in Fredericksburg) is our choice. Bit pricey but the best German cooking we've found. 3) In spring (April is usually best) driving the Willow City Loop is a must. Have a site: http://www.lone-star.net/wildflowers/willowcityloop.htm 4) A day in Gruene (pronounced "green"), if fun. If the weather is nice and you have the time, you might try a float on the river. 5) Women tend to like Comfort, Texas for shopping. 6) If your going to camp, either Guadalupe River or Inks Lake State Parks would be my first choices. Varies depending on which end of the Hill Country you want to be in. Blanco State Park is also very nice. I have extensive reviews of all three posted on this web site. South Llano River State Park is also an outstanding place but is on the far western extreme of the Hill Country. Many like Garner State Park for the river access. Been there and saw nothing wrong with it but just didn't care for it. 7) Longhorn Caverns is a "must" if your in the area and like caves. It's just south of Inks Lake State Park and part of the Parks system. Have another site: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/f...nghorn_cavern/ Well, that's not near all of it but it should keep you busy for a while. If you'd like a look at the reviews I mentioned and can't find them here, let me know and I'll re-post the links. Hope you have a great trip and as always, Happy Camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!