Son’s Island (located about an hour from our resort, in Sequin) is a wonderful place to spend a day in the Texas Hill Country! Rent a lakeside cabana for the day, go kayaking and paddle boarding, and enjoy the beauty of this special area. Each island cabana has a private floating dock, and some cabanas are located directly on the water. You can also swim, play beach volleyball, enjoy some BBQ and more! Check their website for more information, fabulous photos and some great discounts for the end of August!
Looking for ways to cool off in the Texas Hill Country? Here are a few ideas:
The Medina River is a wonderful place for tubing and kayaking. Contact the Medina River Company in Bandera or Bandera City Park (also a great place for picnicking and swimming) for more information.
Prefer a water park? The Flying L Ranch Resort (right in Bandera) has a small but fun water park, as well as golf, horseback riding and other activities.
The Boerne City Lake Park offers a fishing pier, 9-hole frisbee golf, a butterfly garden, picnicking and more.
Or visit the Kerrville Olympic Pool, which charges only $1 for admission and has a kids’ pool and high dive boards.
Heading to the Texas Hill Country this summer? Here are a few favorite events happening in July and August:
For July 4th, check out Robert Earl Keen’s 4th on the River. Located in Kerrville, this all-day event features live music, food and beer, bounce houses and the largest fireworks display in the Texas Hill Country.
July 20th is Night in Old Fredericksburg, a summer evening of food, live music, an evening dance and a chili cook-off.
August 22nd-25th is the annual Gillespie County Fair, the oldest county fair in Texas.
Or perhaps you’d enjoy tubing and kayaking on the Medina River, a visit to the San Antonio Zoo or the always popular Cowboys on Main in Bandera. How do you like to spend summer in the Hill Country?
If you enjoy “farm to table” dining, you can find plenty of it in the Texas Hill Country! Here are a few popular spots:
Boerne, Texas:Valeria Ristorante Italiano creates gourmet dishes using fresh ingredients from their farm, located only 3 miles away. They also have a bakery and wine club! The Cypress Grille also has its own herb garden, and uses locally sourced meat and sushi-grade fish. Or try 259 Brantley’s Bistro, a family-owned establishment in the heart of Olde Town. With an emphasis on everything Texan, they also use fresh and local ingredients.
Hunt, Texas (near Kerrville): Bridget’s Basket, LLC is more than a restaurant. Here you’ll also find a market, gardens, live events, a wellness studio (opening this month!) and the work of local artists.
Fredericksburg, Texas:The Farm Haus Bistro at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm is another destination offering multiple options, including a bistro, spa and gift shop (which has many garden and gift items that are created on-site).
These restaurant are a wonderful way to experience the local, fresh and creative cuisine available around the Bandera area. Have you discovered any favorites of your own? Please share in the comments below!
