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
Right on Main Street and very close to the house. Great place to sit outside, with wine and light food.
Farmhouse Vineyards Wine Tasting Trailer "Tipsy"
304 W Main StRight on Main Street and very close to the house. Great place to sit outside, with wine and light food.
William Chris Vineyards
10352 U.S. 290One of the best wineries on the wine trail
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
25711 Hamilton Pool RoadNew 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.
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 RoadGreat bourbon made right here in Hye, TX. This is must do for bourbon lovers.
Ron Yates Wines
Recommended winery on the wine trail
Barons Creek Vineyards
5865 US-290Recommended winery on the wine trail
Crowson
102 N Ave GMust book a reservation for wine tasting.
Alex Anthony Vineyards
213 North Nugent AvenueTasting room on the downtown square of JC.
Hye Meadow Winery
10257 US-290Recommended winery on the wine trail.
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. 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.
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Pecan Street Brewing
106 East Pecan DriveBest causal dinning and brewery. 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.
Johnson City Coffee Co.
108 West Main StreetGreat coffee shop with light snacks close to downtown
Best burgers in town. Live music Friday night 6-9pm and Saturday 2-5 pm
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Fat Boy Burgers
104 US-281Best burgers in town. Live music Friday night 6-9pm and Saturday 2-5 pm
Reck 'Em Right Brewing Company
102 South Avenue GGood craft beer and the brisket philly is great.
While the property is shared with a gas station, don’t let that fool you. The Thai food is good and recommended for pick up or dine in.
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Hye Thai
123 Rocky RoadWhile the property is shared with a gas station, don’t let that fool you. The Thai food is good and recommended for pick up or dine in.
Hot Mess Pizza & Grill
105 U.S. 281Local dive bar and pizza trailer.
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
Great place on the wine trail to grab a very tasty sandwich, wine or beer. Sit inside or out, and chill.
Home Town Donuts
113 U.S. 281Great place to grab donuts, pigs in a blanket, and breakfast tacos.
Christmas Lights
Amazing Christmas lights day after Thanksgiving to first weekend in Jan.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
201 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 East Pecan DriveChristmas light around the downtown square. Grab a wine or beer and walk around.
Bars
Cool spot to grab some really good cocktails and light food. The owners have completely renovated this building with an outdoor sitting area in the back.
Nice n Easy
106 North Nugent AvenueCool spot to grab some really good cocktails and light food. The owners have completely renovated this building with an outdoor sitting area in the back.
Local dive bar with 32 taps of beer, also have local wine. Hot Mess pizza trailer is now located on the property.
TapZ 32
105 US-281Local dive bar with 32 taps of beer, also have local wine. Hot Mess pizza trailer is now located on the property.
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 LnRoam 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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The Exotic Resort Zoo
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.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
199 Park Road 52This 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 E FM 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
All inclusive experience in renting the new broncos for a off-road experience.
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.