Best of JC and Texas Hill Country
Neighborhoods
You are close to Main Street which makes it easy to walk to tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants, art galleries, and shopping of JC. This quaint little town is full of history, visit the LBJ National Park, LBJ’s boyhood home across the street, and two blocks down you can jog or walk the trails on the old Johnson Homestead. Kids and adults will love the Science Mill. We visit several times a year with our kids, 10 and 14 years old, as it constantly changes. Check out the website below for community events, such as Market Days every fourth weekend of the month.
https://www.johnsoncitytexas.info/
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Johnson City
You are close to Main Street which makes it easy to walk to tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants, art galleries, and shopping of JC. This quaint little town is full of history, visit the LBJ National Park, LBJ’s boyhood home across the street, and two blocks down you can jog or walk the trails on the old Johnson Homestead. Kids and adults will love the Science Mill. We visit several times a year with our kids, 10 and 14 years old, as it constantly changes. Check out the website below for community events, such as Market Days every fourth weekend of the month.
https://www.johnsoncitytexas.info/
Tasting Room/ Brewery
Right on Main Street and very close to the house. Great place to sit outside, with wine and light food.
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Farmhouse Vineyards Wine Tasting Trailer "Tipsy"
402 E Main StRight on Main Street and very close to the house. Great place to sit outside, with wine and light food.
One of the best wineries on the wine trail
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William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290One of the best wineries on the wine trail
Originated in Fredricksburg and very up and coming. They are doing it right with some good wines. Sister winery with William Chris, so if you are members of WC mention it and they will take care of you. New tasing room on the JC city limits, so within a mile of the house. Great property and very friendly people.
Lost Draw
Originated in Fredricksburg and very up and coming. They are doing it right with some good wines. Sister winery with William Chris, so if you are members of WC mention it and they will take care of you. New tasing room on the JC city limits, so within a mile of the house. Great property and very friendly people.
Pecan Street Brewing
106 E Pecan DrTop brewery in town.
Just a few blocks from the house with some great craft beer.
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Reck 'Em Right Brewing Company
102 S Avenue GJust a few blocks from the house with some great craft beer.
Really enjoyed their wine and definitely recommended. Very friendly people, can’t wait to go back
Siboney Cellars
Really enjoyed their wine and definitely recommended. Very friendly people, can’t wait to go back
New recommended winery, small winery but really impressed with their wines, and the variety. They also have craft beer for those that don’t want wine.
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Westcave Cellars Winery & Brewery
683 Ranch Rd 1320New recommended winery, small winery but really impressed with their wines, and the variety. They also have craft beer for those that don’t want wine.
One of the best wineries on the wine trail
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Signor Vineyards
362 Livesay LnOne of the best wineries on the wine trail
Great bourbon made right here in Hye, TX. This is must do for bourbon lovers.
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Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert RdGreat bourbon made right here in Hye, TX. This is must do for bourbon lovers.
Ron Yates Wines
Recommended winery on the wine trail
Medium size brewery that distribute to central Texas. They are recommended and have many varieties of beer. Taproom is are open Thursday through Sunday. 
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Real Ale Brewing Company
2250 San Saba CtMedium size brewery that distribute to central Texas. They are recommended and have many varieties of beer. Taproom is are open Thursday through Sunday. 
Slate Theory Winery
Unique experience, great for groups.
Recommended winery on the wine trail
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Barons Creek Vineyards
U.S. 290Recommended winery on the wine trail
Downtown JC, must book a reservation for wine tasting.
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Crowson
102 N Ave GDowntown JC, must book a reservation for wine tasting.
Alex Anthony Vineyards
213 North Nugent AvenueTasting room on the downtown square of JC.
Hye Meadow Winery
U.S. 290Recommended winery on the wine trail.
We think our accommodations are better. What I love about this place is they are open after the traditional wineries are closed and you don’t want to go home. The lawn is a great place to have a wine or beer and hang out. The brown beer aged in Garrison Brothers whiskey barrels is top notch. Heavy for some but I love it. Other good beer and wine to be enjoyed at a late spot night before you go home. Live music on the weekends. Food is also available but on a limited or reservation basis only.
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Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
4064 US-290We think our accommodations are better. What I love about this place is they are open after the traditional wineries are closed and you don’t want to go home. The lawn is a great place to have a wine or beer and hang out. The brown beer aged in Garrison Brothers whiskey barrels is top notch. Heavy for some but I love it. Other good beer and wine to be enjoyed at a late spot night before you go home. Live music on the weekends. Food is also available but on a limited or reservation basis only.
Food scene
Best fine dining in The Hill County. This is a gem! Try the shrimp bang bang, amazing! Ribeye or Venison always great! A great place for great food and bottle of wine.
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Bryans On 290
300 E Main StBest fine dining in The Hill County. This is a gem! Try the shrimp bang bang, amazing! Ribeye or Venison always great! A great place for great food and bottle of wine.
Best causal dinning and brewery. Love this place. Check out the Pomegranate Chicken Salad, Sweet Pecan Chicken, or Chicken Fried Steak, all are great. Grab a beer or drink and walk around downtown. Check the live music schedule on their website. Old school honky tonk music every Sunday night.
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Pecan Street Brewing
106 E Pecan DrBest causal dinning and brewery. Love this place. Check out the Pomegranate Chicken Salad, Sweet Pecan Chicken, or Chicken Fried Steak, all are great. Grab a beer or drink and walk around downtown. Check the live music schedule on their website. Old school honky tonk music every Sunday night.
Great coffee shop with light snacks close to downtown
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Johnson City Coffee Co.
108 W Main StGreat coffee shop with light snacks close to downtown
Best burgers in town. Bottles of wine are local and inexpensive.
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Fat Boy Burgers
104 US-281Best burgers in town. Bottles of wine are local and inexpensive.
Good craft beer and the brisket philly is great.
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Reck 'Em Right Brewing Company
102 S Avenue GGood craft beer and the brisket philly is great.
The Thai food is good and recommended for pick up or dine in.
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Hye Thai
52 Ranch Road 1623The Thai food is good and recommended for pick up or dine in.
El Agave
111 US-290Best Mexican food in JC
Good BBQ and selection of draft beer and local wine. Bar is open till midnight.
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Proof and Cooper
209 East Main StreetGood BBQ and selection of draft beer and local wine. Bar is open till midnight.
Great place on the wine trail to grab a very tasty sandwich, wine or beer. Sit inside or out, and chill.
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Hye Market
10261 U.S. 290Great place on the wine trail to grab a very tasty sandwich, wine or beer. Sit inside or out, and chill.
Home Town Donuts
113 US-281Great place to grab donuts, pigs in a blanket, and breakfast tacos.
Good beer and food. There are many different areas to visit within this brewery, all with a different vibe.
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Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290Good beer and food. There are many different areas to visit within this brewery, all with a different vibe.
Christmas Lights
Amazing Christmas lights day after Thanksgiving to first weekend in Jan.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
201 S Avenue FAmazing Christmas lights day after Thanksgiving to first weekend in Jan.
Christmas light around the downtown square. Grab a wine or beer and walk around.
Blanco County Courthouse
101 E Pecan DrChristmas light around the downtown square. Grab a wine or beer and walk around.
Bars
Must in JC - Cool spot to grab some really good cocktails and light snacks. The owners have completely renovated this building with an outdoor sitting area in the back. Love this local business.
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Nice n Easy
106 North Nugent AvenueMust in JC - Cool spot to grab some really good cocktails and light snacks. The owners have completely renovated this building with an outdoor sitting area in the back. Love this local business.
Market Days
Roam trough a large open air market for just about anything. Antiques, craft items, jewelry, home goods, etc.
http://www.fbgtradedays.com/
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Fredericksburg Trade Days
355 Sunday Farms RdRoam trough a large open air market for just about anything. Antiques, craft items, jewelry, home goods, etc.
http://www.fbgtradedays.com/
JC Market Days every fourth weekend of the month, March through November. Downtown around the courthouse.
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Johnson City
JC Market Days every fourth weekend of the month, March through November. Downtown around the courthouse.
Experiences
Great place to take the kids. Mine are 10 and 14 and they still love it. Exhibits Change often, so there is always something to see.
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Science Mill
101 S Lady Bird LnGreat place to take the kids. Mine are 10 and 14 and they still love it. Exhibits Change often, so there is always something to see.
Definitely worth the price of admission and the owner is happy to talk about the collection.
TEXAS VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
100 North Nugent AvenueDefinitely worth the price of admission and the owner is happy to talk about the collection.
Texas is home to many exotic species of animals. This unique experience gives you opportunity to see many species across the world in a close environment.
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El Zoológico del Resort Exótico
235 Zoo TrailTexas is home to many exotic species of animals. This unique experience gives you opportunity to see many species across the world in a close environment.
Great spot to play Pickleball, mini golf , disc golf, or let the kids run around on the splash pad.
Dreamland Dripping Springs
Great spot to play Pickleball, mini golf , disc golf, or let the kids run around on the splash pad.
They offer day passes to enjoy all Park amenities from 10am- 6pm, pools, splash pad, mini golf, game room, etc. $20 per person, 2 and under are free.
Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
10618 U.S. 290They offer day passes to enjoy all Park amenities from 10am- 6pm, pools, splash pad, mini golf, game room, etc. $20 per person, 2 and under are free.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
100 E Ladybird LnParque Estatal y Sitio Histórico Lyndon B. Johnson
199 Park Road 52This museum is well done. Focus on the history of WWII and Admiral Nimitz. Three different museums where you could easily spend a full day.
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National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin StThis museum is well done. Focus on the history of WWII and Admiral Nimitz. Three different museums where you could easily spend a full day.
This is Texas‘s only downhill mountain biking. It is challenging but a very fun experience.
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Spider Mountain Bike Park
200 Greenwood Hills TrailThis is Texas‘s only downhill mountain biking. It is challenging but a very fun experience.
Bring or rent your own four wheeler, UTV, or off-road vehicle, and have fun on your off-road experience
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Hidden Falls Adventure Park
7030 Ranch Rd 1431Bring or rent your own four wheeler, UTV, or off-road vehicle, and have fun on your off-road experience
All inclusive experience in renting the new broncos for a off-road experience.
Bronco Off-Roadeo Texas
23501 State Hwy 71All inclusive experience in renting the new broncos for a off-road experience.
A great little amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas
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Whitewater Amphitheater
11860 FM306A great little amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas
Willie Nelson made this place famous with his song. Local artist hang around just to strum their guitars together. Very unique place to grab a drink and listen in. Very low key, don’t expect great things, but if you want to know Texas music and spirt this is a unique place!
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Luckenbach
Willie Nelson made this place famous with his song. Local artist hang around just to strum their guitars together. Very unique place to grab a drink and listen in. Very low key, don’t expect great things, but if you want to know Texas music and spirt this is a unique place!
Travel Channel and famous experience for barbecue. Their barbecue sauce and BBQ Is arguably among the best. Many local wineries and breweries close to this venue to experience.
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Travel Channel and famous experience for barbecue. Their barbecue sauce and BBQ Is arguably among the best. Many local wineries and breweries close to this venue to experience.
 Sunset views are amazing and a must see from any restaurant in this facility. Our favorite is Oasis Brewing at the top, with the best views, and original beers. They also have wine.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail Sunset views are amazing and a must see from any restaurant in this facility. Our favorite is Oasis Brewing at the top, with the best views, and original beers. They also have wine.
Reptilandia Zoo