Hill Country Travel Blog
HELOTES, TEXAS: WHERE THE HILL COUNTRY BEGINS
Situated 20 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, the little town of Helotes, Texas is no mere suburb or bedroom town! They take pride here in being the gateway between the home of the Alamo and the big and beautiful Texas Hill Country, a town with a history and personality all its own.
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FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN!
“Herzlich Wilkommen” may seem like a mouthful, but it's simply German for “warm welcome, That's exactly what will greet you when you visit this friendly town in the Texas Hill Country. This town of just over 11,000 people prides itself on its German heritage, its unique history in central Texas, and its surroundings, all of which make it a favorite spot for visitors.
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D'HANIS, TEXAS: ONE NAME, TWO TOWNS
D'Hanis, Texas, has not only an interesting name, but the town itself is fascinating. Over the years, its residents had the foresight to lovingly maintain and restore the majority of its original buildings, especially in the downtown district. As a result, D’Hanis’ historical architecture alone is considered a sightseeing must-see. When you consider that D'Hanis is perched in the southern Texas Hill Country, as well, words like “picturesque” and “scenic” don't do full justice to the beauty of this wonderful Medina County village. (A quick semantic note here: D’Hanis is pronounced “Deh-HEN,” kind of like saying “den”
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CONCAN, TEXAS: YOUR FRIO RIVER GETAWAY
The scenic Frio River carves its path through about 200 miles of the southern section of the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and the little town of Concan was settled right next to it, right about halfway along the river’s valley. The river would provide a vital source of water to local residents, and over time, would help establish Concan’s reputation as a Hill Country recreational spot, too.
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COMFORT, TEXAS: HISTORICAL HILL COUNTRY HIDEAWAY
The word “comfort” brings to mind pleasant images of relaxation, warmth, and a laid-back pace, and this Texas Hill Country town lives up to all those! Awash in pioneer history, this home to just over 2,300 souls offers a full spectrum of attractions to its visitors. Bat-watching, wineries, antiques, historical buildings and monuments, and even scarecrows, await you during your Comfort getaway.
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BLANCO, THE WHITE CLIFFS OF TEXAS
Located in the northern part of the Texas Hill Country, Blanco, Texas seems to sport a fairly generic name; however, those who assume it’s boring and unremarkable are doing both themselves and the town a disservice. Blanco is rich in history, traces of which can still be seen in its historic architecture. It also played a major role in one of the most intense rivalries in the history of the Hill Country! Let’s take a deeper dive into the people and events that have made Blanco the town it is today.
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