Regional Attractions

The Hill Country Flyer descends rugged Short Creek Canyon and crosses the tall trestle over the South San Gabriel River on its way from Cedar Park to Burnet. The train operates on an evening schedule in December for a beautiful view of holiday lights along the route. Make plans early to ride the Hill Country Flyer during bluebonnet season!

(512) 477-8468

The Wildflower Center is a botanical garden in Austin, Texas, dedicated to native plants. Our vision for the future is to preserve and restore the natural beauty and biological richness of North America by inspiring people to love the land.

4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin

(512) 292-4100

Salado is a charming old town located just 20 miles North of Georgetown on I35. In the early 1800s it was a frequent stopping point on the cool spring fed Salado Creek for Indians, Spanish, and Mexican travelers. In the mid 1800s it became an Overland Stage and Pony Express stop on the Chisholm Trail. Today the Stagecoach Inn marks the spot with a Texas historical medallion. The nearby homes and mansions have become a shopping mecca with art, antique, specialty shops and restaurants. Art fairs and plays provide frequent entertainment.

These churches were built by 19th century Czech and German immigrants in this new territory. Although simple looking wooden structures from the outside, practically every inch within the church is covered with bright paintings. Inscriptions are in Czech and German, the languages these people spoke. Fifteen of these churches are in the National Register of Historic places. Most are open daily, all have Sunday services.

Schulenberg, Texas

http://www.schulenburgchamber.org/Visitors-Info/Painted%20Churches.html

The Vanishing Texas River Cruise is the premier ecological tour of central Texas. You'll take a 2-hour cruise on a 150 passenger, three-deck excursion vessel through the scenic wilderness along the historic Colorado River Canyon. You'll cruise past beautiful waterfalls and sheer cliffs. Wildlife viewing and birding are spectacular. Private charters are available.

(800) 728-8735

Wimberley was founded in 1848 and has many old historic buildings now used as gift shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Wimberley is north of San Marcos on highway 12 and on the Blanco River and Cypress Creek. In addition to seeing the old town square, visit the Wimberley Glass Works and watch artists as they make artistic glass objects. Demonstrations are daily except Tuesdays. The devils backbone is one of the most scenic drives in Texas winding across ridgelines providing vistas of the scenic Texas hill country and lush vegetation.