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The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg tells the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II.


One block from historic downtown Comfort at 944 High St. 830/995-2304.


NUECES “TREUE DER UNION” MONUMENT—This is a memorial to local Union sympathizers who were killed when they refused to pledge allegiance to the Confedera- cy. Their unburied remains were returned and buried in a mass grave marked by a simple obelisk. The marker is list- ed in the National Register of Historic Places. 348 High St.


WINERIES—Bending Branch Estate Vineyards and Sing- ing Water Vineyards. See WINERIES listing.


CONCAN POP. 490 (est.)


ALT. 1,260


TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RIVER REGION: 830/591-1065. www.hillcountryrivers.com.


Settled around 1840 in the rugged hills of north Uvalde County, the town was supposedly named for conquian, also known as “coon can,” a card game. On U.S. 83 in the scenic Frio River Canyon, it is an area of numerous dude ranches and resort camps.


FRIO BAT CAVE—One of the largest populations (estimat- ed 17 million) of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from a nearby cave and ascend into the evening sky. F.M. 2690, 4.5 miles from U.S. 83 and Texas 127. 830/966-2320.


GARNER STATE PARK—Swim in the clear waters of the Frio River, shoot its rapids on inner tubes, rent paddle boats and hike its nature trails. Summer weekends are typi- cally busy and occasionally fill the park to capacity. Reser- vations for cabins, shelters and campsites book several months in advance. Admission charge. Eight miles north of Concan off U.S. 83 on Park Road 29. 830/232-6132. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/garner.


SCENIC DRIVES—The Frio River Canyon along U.S. 83, F.M. 1050 and Texas 127 offers exceptional scenery.


DEVINE POP. 4,445


ALT. 670 MAP S-15


GREATER DEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 200 E. Hondo Ave. 830/663-2739. www.devinechamber.com.


Devine was named for San Antonio Judge Thomas Jeffer- son Devine. It is a trade center for the Medina Valley.


140 PHOTO: J. GRIFFIS SMITH/TXDOT MAP R-13 It offers a municipal golf course and public tennis courts.


BIGFOOT WALLACE MUSEUM—The museum honors the famed frontiersman and Texas Ranger. Replicas of his log-cabin home and Texas Independence Hall, house arti- facts and highlight Wallace’s activities during Texas’ early years as a republic and a state. Call in advance for tour groups. 13788 F.M. 472, in Bigfoot. 210/275-3748. www.bigfoottx.com.


STROUD BLACKSMITH SHOP—This traditional black- smith shop has been in continuous operation since 1903. Hundreds of cattle brands made here are burned into the shop doors. It has a Texas historical marker. 103 Herring St.


DRIPPING SPRINGS POP. 1,850


ALT. 550 MAP P-16


DRIPPING SPRINGS VISITOR INFORMATION : 512/858-4740. www.drippingspringstx.org.


This northern Hays County community is the gateway to the Hill Country. With a past in farming and ranching, Dripping Springs is now a growing suburban center with many family-friendly attractions, including Founders Park. Along with quality wineries, it also is home to Texas Hill Country Olive Company, a family-run farm producing award-winning olive oils. Events include Christmas on Mercer shopping festival,


the Founders Day Festival in April, Dripping With Taste wine and food fest in September, and Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo in October.


DR. POUND HISTORICAL FARMSTEAD MUSEUM— An 1854 dogtrot cabin, built by one of the community’s original families, Dr. Joseph and Sarah Pound, stands as a museum. Docents on site. 570 Founders Park Road. In Founders Memorial Park. 512/694-0874. www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.com.


HAMILTON POOL NATURE PRESERVE—A picturesque spot, including a 45-foot waterfall. Note: Water quality is carefully monitored, and swimming is not allowed when the bacteria count is too high. Call ahead. Other activities include picnicking, nature study and guided nature tours by reservation. No drinking water available. Pets, glass containers, fires and cooking are prohibited. Admission charge. 24300 Hamilton Pool Road (F.M. 3238). 512/264-2740.


WESTCAVE PRESERVE—This 30-acre gem offers natural science and interdisciplinary educational programs for adults and children. It has been nationally recognized as one of the region’s premier sites for viewing the endan- gered golden-cheeked warbler. 24814 Hamilton Pool Road. 830/825-3442. www.westcave.org.


WINERIES—Bell Springs Winery, Driftwood Estsate Win- ery, Duchman Family Winery, Hawk’s Shadow Estate and Solaro Estate Winery. See WINERIES listing.


FREDERICKSBURG POP. 10,810


ALT. 1,743 MAP P-15


FREDERICKSBURG CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU’S VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: 302 E. Austin St. 830/997-6523 or 888/997-3600. www.visitfredericksburgtx.com.


This historic town is a major Hill Country destination, noted for its peaches and grapes. Visitors find shopping, gourmet cuisine, award-winning wineries, museums and historic sites, art galleries, live Texas music, family fun, outdoor recre- ation, German ambiance and laid-back Texan hospitality. The town was settled by John O. Meusebach and fel-


low German immigrants. Although the settlement was on the Comanche frontier, the Meusebach-Comanche Trea- ty established lasting peace. Many buildings retain tradi- tional German and frontier styles with more than 700 his- torical structures—many in the National Register of Historic Places. Fredericksburg is the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Ches-


ter W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet in World War II. Old-world customs regularly observed include Schuet-


zenfest (marksmanship tournaments), Oktoberfest, Zweite Weihnachten, Kinderfest and volkssporting. The calendar is filled with arts and cultural happenings, wine and food festivals, sporting events, July 4th celebrations, the Gilles- pie County Fair, Christmas traditions and Fredericksburg Trade Days, the third weekend of every month. For nearby points of interest, see KERRVILLE, STONE- WALL and JOHNSON CITY.


BED-AND-BREAKFAST—More than 400 homes and buildings (many of them historic) have been transformed into bed-and-breakfasts or guest houses (unhosted). The


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