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San Antonio River Walk
Sightseeing, shopping, food, and fun. All on a world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway. The River Walk, or Paseo del Rio, is a San Antonio treasure and the largest urban ecosystem in the nation. Tucked quietly below street level and only steps away from the Alamo, it provides a serene and pleasant way to navigate the city. Explore by foot along the river’s walking path or jump aboard a river barge for a ride and guided tour. In the heart of downtown, explore nearby attractions like the Alamo, the King William Historic District and more. Or, shop local favorites along the river’s Museum Reach at the historic Pearl. While at Pearl, dine and drink al fresco at our local food hall, The Bottling Dept. Further south, immerse yourself in history at our UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, along the Mission Reach.
The Alamo
Centrally located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo San Antonio features interactive tours, exhibits, and a Living History encampment where you can experience and learn more about frontier life in early Texas, watch demonstrations, and get your hands on history. Founded in 1718 as the first mission in San Antonio, the Alamo served as a way station between East Texas and Mexico. In 1836, decades after the mission had closed, approximately 200 Texan defenders held the Alamo from over 2,500 of General Santa Anna’s troops from Mexico. For 13 days in 1836, close to 200 Texas defenders held the Alamo from approximately 2,500 of General Santa Anna’s troops from Mexico. The most famous of the defenders, William B. Travis, James Bowie, and David Crockett, died fighting overwhelming odds for freedom. “Remember the Alamo!” became a rallying cry for Texans fighting for independence during the Texas Revolution.
The 8th Street Market
The 8th Street Market is housed in an old Ford Motors factory. It’s a coop of designers and shops under the 6,000-square-foot space with more outside. This place is beautifully curated, so have a walkthrough and enjoy. On Front Street, do not miss the Comfort Vintage and Bloom Market. This is a design and floral studio offering custom arrangements with vintage accents and furniture. They also have a large selection of garden decor. The owners have lived all over the world and have brought a unique, eclectic perspective to the shop in Comfort.
Hill Country Distillers
Hill Country Distillers is located in the heart of the scenic Texas Hill Country. The distillery offers a selection of “specialty distilled spirits”, made from unique plants and fruit grown on the farm. These include the abundant prickly pears (which love the Texas growing conditions) as well as seasonal fruits like peaches and lively jalapeno peppers. The distillery welcomes visitors to drop by for a tour or tasting – there are several delicious and unique cocktails to try. The tasting room is open from Thursday to Monday and there is a food truck in the courtyard on weekends.
Fredericksburg
Founded by Germans in 1846, the small town of Fredericksburg, Texas, remains true to its roots. Located an hour and half west of Austin, Fredericksburg allows the consumption of beer and wine (sorry, no liquor) on the streets of its shopping district. Take part in the town’s German heritage celebration during Oktoberfest in early October. Highlights include a plethora of German foods, music and activities. The annual festival also offers an impressive selection of 65 domestic, import and craft beers.
Austin
Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World® but that's just the beginning. Home to unique attractions and world-class museums, Texas' capital city has a soundtrack all its own. Spend a day exploring sculpture gardens and historic homes, zipline through the Hill Country or give the kids a hands-on experience at a number of STEM museums.
Flat Rock Ranch (Mountain Biking Trails)
Flat Rock Ranch is one of the best kept secrets is that it also has arguably one of the best mountain bike trails in the state. It is easily accessible by car on a paved road that takes you all the way to the property boundary. Inside the fenceline its a short dirt road, but is well maintained. Its also close enough to the town of Comfort, that you could easily stay in Comfort, and ride out to the park (about 6 miles or so). Typical of most mountain bike trails in the Texas Hill Country, the landscape has limestone cliffs and rocks, and spectacular views over the surrounding area.
Luckenbach Texas
This community 13 miles outside of Fredericksburg has a 3-person population and only 2 buildings left standing–a post office/saloon/general store and a dance hall–but it is a legendary home of country music. Luckenbach, the music venue, was established in the mid-1800s by one of the first German settlers to arrive in this part of Texas, and exploded to national fame over a century later after country legends Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson released a song titled, “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love).” In the 1990s, Luckenbach again surged onto the country music scene as it explored and popularized new niches of the genre.
The Buckhorn Golf Course
The Buckhorn is located on the outskirts of historic Comfort, Texas, at the foothills of the Hill Country. A short 15 minute ride up I-10 from Boerne. The Buckhorn’s championship layout is situated to take perfect advantage of the land’s natural attributes – elevation changes, clear water creeks, stands of live oak, and, of course, vista views.
Stonehenge II at the Hill Country Arts Foundation
In a field alongside this small country road stands a replica of Stonehenge. This 60% scale replica is built by, and on the farmland of, the late Alfred Shepperd, along with the help of his friend and neighbor Doug Hill. It represents what Stonehenge might have looked like before weather and erosion toppled some of the original in Salisbury, England. Two years after Stonehenge II was built, a pair of Easter Island moai figures were added to the site.
Old Tunnel State Park
The Old Tunnel State Park is a deserted railroad tunnel, home to up to three million bats. The tunnel, decommissioned in 1941, is home to mostly Mexican free-tailed bats, as well as around 3,000 Cave myotis. Each night, from May to October, just before and during sunset, the bats pour out of the tunnel in massive droves. The bat emergence at Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area (WMA) can be seen from either an upper viewing area, which is free, or from a lower viewing area, which has an admission fee but includes a tour guide. Red-tailed hawks can be seen diving into the plume of bats, snatching them out of the air in mid-flight.