Stargazing is a luxury in itself. Busy lives may keep us from stepping outdoors to observe the night sky, but locale can be a deterrent, too — without darkness and clear skies, many city dwellers miss the special sights of the night sky. That’s where astrotourism comes in. Read Jill’s story at Travel Awaits.
Category: Texas
Bottles For The Frontline
Fredericksburg, Texas Vineyard Launches ‘Bottles for the Frontline’, An Initiative to Donate Bottles of Wine and Messages of Encouragement to Frontline Workers. -Signor Vineyards and their employees are sending personal notes of encouragement and a bottle of wine to family and loved ones who serve as frontline and essential workers. -Signor Vineyards is a boutique…
The Best Things to See and Do in Fredericksburg, Texas
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg offers wineries, charming shops, fine dining, and German heritage, all in a beautiful and historic setting. If you visit during the spring, you’ll be treated to a spectacular show of wildflowers, including Texas’s famous bluebonnets. Read Jill’s story at Travel Awaits.
The Highland Lakes of Burnet County, Texas–3-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive and check into lodging. Reception and dinner at Log Country Cove with a beer tasting from Save the World Brewing Company. Star-gazing at Canyon of the Eagles. This site is one of the best locations in Central Texas for viewing the cosmos due to minimal light pollution in the region. Two telescopes, a…
Locally Made Foodie Stops in Fredericksburg, Texas
Farm-to-table. Pick-your-own. What about locally made? Next time you visit Fredericksburg, Texas, plan to savor these locally-made favorites. Chocolat Specializing in liquid-center chocolates filled with spirits, wine, coffee, and fruit nectar, Chocolat is the sole American manufacturer using the European method which dates back nearly two centuries. Locally made and more than 28 years in business, Chocolat…
Texas Hill Country restaurant recognized for its 100 percent Texas wine list
CABERNET GRILL NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S “100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS” BY WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE One of the first restaurants to feature a 100 percent Texas wine list and currently boasting the nation’s largest selection of Texas wines on a restaurant list, Cabernet Grill has been named one of “America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants for 2018”…
Take a Tour of Wine Road 290 in Texas Hill Country
The Fredericksburg, Texas, wine region, boasting more than two dozen wineries, is one of the most visited wine areas in the United States. With up to 5 million visitors each year, the area is second only to Napa. The entire Texas Hill Country is home to more than 45 wineries and vineyards, with Fredericksburg as…
Fredericksburg, Texas (Video)
Just some of the reasons you’ll love this Texas Hill Country town. “Texas Heart. German Soul.”
A Living History Farm: Learn the process of using lard to preserve meat in the 1900s
Mark Itz, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Park Ranger Interpreter, explains the meat preserving process used on German farms in the 1900s. At the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, inside the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwanderlust.usa.by.rail%2Fvideos%2F1668663199895110%2F&show_text=0&width=560
Wine, Texas Hill Country, History, and Wildflowers in Fredericksburg, Texas (Itinerary)
Fredericksburg, Texas April 2-6, 2018 Itinerary Monday, April 2 Kansas City to San Antonio via Southwest Airlines. Drive to Fredericksburg for dinner and check-in at Hangar Hotel. Dinner–Get in touch with Fredericksburg’s German history with dinner at Der Lindenbaum This authentic restaurant and Biergarten is located in a beautiful historic limestone building built by the German…
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