Texas Map

Request Free Visitor Guides

Swap Out Hotels in Austin for a Room in Texas Hill Country

Description

Given, hotels in Austin, Texas, provide easy access to all this booming city has to offer, often for only the effort of walking a few blocks. But whether it’s your first or your tenth time to this laid-back urban center, we’re here to assure you that there are equally good reasons to consider booking a room a little way out of the city center amongst landscapes that will challenge you to avoid abusing the word “romantic”. So ditch those hotels in Austin along with your city duds and head for the hills. We mean, of course, Texas Hill Country. Dotted with dude ranches, laced with meandering streams and punctuated by grand old oaks and wooded hillocks, this stretch of Texas is both peaceful and pretty.

In the Austin area, Hill Country technically starts a short way out of downtown, but for the effort of an hour’s drive or less you just might find yourself at a spot like the Inn above Onion Creek, almost another world altogether. Here, you can catch a sherbet sunset, wander miles of trails, spot wildlife and enjoy spa treatments or an outdoor pool if you have the time.

A haven for artists, Wimberley, a thoroughly charming small town roughly 40 miles from Austin, has both a bevy of galleries and the note-worthy Blair House Inn. Set on an expansive estate, visitors can enjoy both the inn’s own art gallery as well as cooking school, spa services and easy access to area wineries.

Slightly farther to the southwest find the historic charmer, Gruene, Texas. Quaint old buildings vie with the Guadalupe River for attention in these parts, but if you’re looking for a place to rest your weary head you can have your cake and eat it too with a room at the Gruene Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast, a stone’s throw from the river and the state’s oldest running dance hall.

And finally, it’s an hour the other side of Austin but if you just want room to roam unfettered by the trappings of modern man, head for the Canyon of the Eagles resort near Burnet. Set on 940 acres, including a stretch of Lake Buchanan shore, this resort offers everything from hiking and kayaking to starry nights in the observatory.

So wherever you choose to bed down, our recommendation is that you plan for a pleasant week to divvy up between downtown Austin sights and Texas Hill Country. It’s the best of both worlds, really.

Map + Directions


Copyright © 1997 - 2024 The Go Travel Sites. All Rights Reserved and.

Email Page Link

Complete the form below to email this page to a friend or family member's email. You can send yourself an email as well. Your email and your recipient's email will NOT be shared with anyone. See our full Privacy Policy for details.
:
:
:
 
 
 
:
Copy Yourself on the Email Yes No
:
:

1

Select one or more Free Visitor Guides below

2

Complete the form to receive your guides by mail
Las Cruces Las Cruces Las Cruces
Southern New MexicoLas Cruces is a charming city nestled between the awe-striking Organ Mountains and the Rio Grande. There are a variety of unique local attractions and historic museums to keep visitors entertained.
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
Laredo, Texas Laredo, Texas Laredo, Texas
Southern TexasSavor Laredo’s many colorful flavors, from its rich history to its unique culture where two worlds meet, creating an experience unlike anything else. This southern getaway is the ideal venue for an enticing menu of bargain buys of every kind. Just being in Laredo brings you close to Mexico, but if you desire an even closer look, go no further than San Bernardo Avenue. We look forward to extending a warm "Bienvenido a Laredo" to you.
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
El Paso El Paso El Paso
Mexican BorderEl Paso meets not only New Mexico but Old Mexico as well, making it a place rich in culture and history. High mountains cut through the city which gives it a dramatic setting as well as a great offering of very nearby outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking.
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
Kerrville Kerrville Kerrville
Hill CountryKerrville's spring-fed creeks make the area a natural paradise filled with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. In town you'll find friendly locals and exciting things to do, such as visiting museums or shopping unique boutiques.
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
Rockport-Fulton Rockport-Fulton Rockport-Fulton
Texas Gulf CoastThe charm of the Texas Coast. We love it here on the Texas Gulf Coast and want you to know and love it too. Rockport-Fulton is a state of mind as much as it is a place.
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
Aransas Pass Aransas Pass Aransas Pass
Texas Gulf CoastLocated on the coast of Texas, Aransas Pass is the heart of the Coastal Bend. Aransas Pass offers thriving hospitality, community and a variety of recreational activities. Stay a for a weekend or a lifetime!
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
Sabine County Sabine County Sabine County
East TexasOne of East Texas’ best kept secrets, Sabine County is located along the Texas/Louisiana border and is surrounded by two of the best bass fishing lakes in the nation.
Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested! You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.