Hill Country Sunset

The Lakes and Hills of the Highland Lakes, in the heart of the Central Texas Hill Country, is the ideal destination for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime.  Adventure, recreation, fun in the sun and hill country hospitality await you in every Highland Lakes community.   We invite you to come enjoy Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, the Colorado River, the Llano River, hundreds of things to do, places to shop, eat and sleep.   With over 1,800 square miles of lakes and hills, the Highland Lakes region is one of the largest playgrounds in Texas.

PLACES TO VISIT IN THE HIGHLAND LAKES

 

VARIOUS PLACES OF INTEREST & THINGS TO DO

Country Music Minature Donkeys
Our Mission is to produce the finest quality
stock available to Miniature Donkey Breeders.  Each named after a country music star.  
The McAlister Ranch is located in Spicewood, Texas.

Rhetta McAlister
3817 Chevy Chase
Houston, Texas 77019
713-623-2111
fax 713-623-2126
Map
Exotic Ranch Resort
Enjoy guided tours at this resort designed for wild animals where people can enjoy their company. Over 500 animals and over 80 species.  Free picnic area.

South Hwy 281
Johnson City
(830) 868-4357
exotic@moment.net

Falkenstein Castle
Falkenstein Castle is the private residence of  Mr. & Mrs. Terry L.  Young.  The Castle Chapel and grounds are available for a limited number of  weddings,  charitable events, and as a motion picture and special project film site.  

Falkenstein Castle Office
401 Buchanan Drive, Suite #1
Burnet, Texas 78611
512-715-0330
Map

Mark55@281.com
Granite Mountain
Granite Mountain was part of a grant made to Texas colonist William Slaughter. The site became well-known when a dispute arose in the 1880's over the type of stone to be used in the construction of the state capital building in Austin.

For more information contact the Marble Falls / Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce:
801 Hwy 281
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(210) 693-4449
(800) 759-8178
fax (210) 693-7594
Map

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery
Thousands of fish bred in scientific facility's ponds. Lakes from across the country are stocked from here. Of interest regarding aquaculture, but limited to sight-seeing, no aquarium exhibits.

Open Mon., - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (till noon on weekends). Take Texas 29 east to Park Road, 4 then, south on Park Road 4, follow signs.
512-793-2474.
Packsaddle Mountain
Packsaddle Mountain stands five miles southwest of Kingsland in eastern Llano County, County Road 309. Its twin-peaked silhouette resembles a saddle from some perspectives. At an elevation of 1,628 feet, the higher of the two summits rises 650 feet above U.S. Highway 71.

For more information contact the Llano Chamber of Commerce:
700 Bessemer
Llano, TX 78643
(325) 247-5354
Map
Sweet Berry FarmSweet Berry Farm
A 'pick your own' strawberry patch for the entire family to enjoy.  Blackberries and pumpkins also available.  The ripest, freshest, reddest strawberries are located just 1.2 miles north of Hwy 1431 on FM1980 (tobeyville road).

1801 FM 1980
Marble Falls, Texas  78654
830-798-1462
Map

Wildseed Farms
Wildseed Farms is the nation's largest working wildflower seed farm, where you can purchase wildflower seeds direct from the grower. Visit Wildseed Farms in the beautiful Texas hill country just 7 miles East of Fredericksburg on US Hwy 290! Open to the public 7 days a week 9:30 am to 6.00 pm. No charge for admission!

425 Wildflower Hills
PO BOX 3000
Fredericksburg, TX. 78624
800-848-0078
fax 830-990-8090
Map

sales@wildseedfarms.com

 



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