The Ultimate Hill Country Tour
From Devil’s Backbone to Utopia—and, yes, Fredericksburg—here’s a guide to the towns, scenic views, back roads, and all the stops along the way. Some say it is the green hills, rising out of the flatlands ...
3 Breathtaking Drives You Must Take in the Texas Hill Country
By Texas Hill Country | July 3, 2015 The Texas Hill Country offers numerous, breathtaking scenic drives. You can enjoy clear blue skies, beautiful views of the countryside, and then stop at one of the quaint, historic towns ...
Adopt a Town: Bankersmith (Handy Stop)
About this town: an article taken from the TSHA Handbook of Texas BANKERSMITH, TEXAS. Bankersmith, located ten miles southeast of Fredericksburg in extreme southern Gillespie County, was established by Rudolf Habenicht in 1913, when the ...
BANKERSMITH
NAME: Bankersmith COUNTY: Kendall ROADS: 2WD GRID: 3 CLIMATE: Warm summer/mild winter BEST TIME TO VISIT: Any time COMMENTS: Two miles south of Grapetown near South Grape Creek, thirteen miles south of Fredericksburg. Take several country roads to get ...
Take the Scenic Route: Texas Hill Country’s Old No. 9 Highway
Though the Texas Hill Country has unmatched scenery throughout the year, the cooler weather brings an especially good time to explore this part of the state. When driving around, don’t just stick to the ...
