www.fredericksburgtexas-online.com invites you to discover the unique beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Explore the diverse landscape of rolling limestone hills and crystal clear rivers and streams. Included here, are several Scenic Drives that we recommend. Some are destinations where you can shop and enjoy a delicious meal in a quaint, historical town - Boerne, Comfort, Llano, Marble Falls, and Mason. Others, like Willow City Loop and Enchanted Rock, take you into remote areas, where it is advisable to pack a lunch and bring plenty of water, especially if you plan to hike. And, then there are the places close to Fredericksburg - Luckenbach, Pedernales River Valley, and the Old Tunnel Bat Cave where you can spend the afternoon, surrounded by the incredible beauty, history and culture of the central Texas Hill Country region. So, fall in love with the Hill Country - EXPLORE! Boerne, Llano, Comfort, Luckenbach, Mo Ranch on the Guadalupe River, Lost Maples, Willow City Loop, Enchanted Rock, Pedernales River Valley, Mason, Johnson City, Marble Falls, Canyon of the Eagles, Vanishing Texas River Cruise,
The Pedernales River State Park, Old Tunnel Bat Cave, and Krause Springs.
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| Bat Cave Despite its small size, there are a variety of recreational and wildlife-viewing opportunities at Old Tunnel WMA. The abandoned railroad tunnel is home to up to three million Brazilian free-tailed bats and 3,000 Cave myotis. From May to October, visitors come to watch the bats emerge from the tunnel each night - Watching a colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge is truly a special experience. |
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| Lost Maples Lost Maples State Natural Area covers 2174.2 scenic acres on the Sabinal River. Visitors enjoy picnicking, camping, backpacking, sightseeing, hiking, photography, birdwatching, fishing, swimming, and nature study. The park is home to the state's largest known species of the bigtooth, also known as the Uvalde bigtooth maple and canyon maple which present an awe-inspiring fall foliage, but the park is a destination that will not disappoint year 'round. |
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| Willow City Loop During wildflower season, March - April, take a drive out to Willow City Loop 13 miles from Fredericksburg off SR 16. The landscape is ruggedly beautiful and the views are extraordinary year round. The private ranch road winds for 13 miles through awe-inspiring Texas Hill Country, and then reconnects with SR 16, 19 miles from Fredericksburg. |
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