RAYE THEATER, THE—This 1940s movie theater, closed in the 1980s, has been restored and features state-of-the- art sound and first-run movies. Available for tours and special events. Outdoor screening annually for the com- munity. 830/426-5757.
SOUTH TEXAS MAIZE—A labyrinth is carved through towering corn stalks. Site also features a barrel train, play area, picnic areas, concessions and pick-your-own flowers. Two miles east of Hondo on U.S. 90. 830/741-3968.
www.southtexasmaize.com.
HUTTO POP. 17,690
ALT. 665 MAP O-17
HUTTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 512/759-4400.
www.huttochamber.com.
This blackland prairie site was settled in 1854 by a slave named Adam Orgain, who was sent to watch over the ranching interests of his owner, John Orgain. Soon after, a handful of families, including the Huttos, settled on the land. The town was named after James Emory Hutto. Early 20th-century Texas architecture examples can be
found downtown. The Hutto Olde Tyme Days Festival is held the third Saturday in October.
HIPPO CAPITAL—Hutto was designated as the “Official Hippo Capital of Texas” by the 2003 Texas Legislature. It has more than 3,000 painted concrete hippos populating the town. The most popular is the 2.5-ton hippo Henrietta in Historic Downtown Hutto.
INGRAM POP. 1,822
The clear Hill Country rivers offer lots of swimming opportunities.
camping. The Good Water Trail follows the upper end of lake. 500 Lake Overlook Drive, about four miles west of I-35 via F.M. 2338. 512/930-5253.
www.swf-wc.usace.army. mil/georgetown. Granger Lake—An Army Corps of Engineers lake.
Parks offer hiking trails along shoreline, boat ramps, fish- ing, camping and picnicking. Wilson Fox Park has swim- ming. 3100 Granger Dam Road, Granger. 512/859-2668.
www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/granger/.
PALACE THEATER—In historic downtown, this former movie house is now home to live productions year-round, including musicals, comedies and dramas. 810 S. Austin Ave. 512/869-7469.
www.georgetownpalace.com.
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PLAZA—The plaza is features 2500 engraved bricks, memorial walls and granite plates engraved with names of Williamson County residents who gave their lives in war. 2 Texas Drive. 512/ 512-9487.
www.sctxca.org/suncity/about/veterans-memorial.
WILLIAMSON MUSEUM—The museum is located in the historic Farmers State Bank building. Explore the county’s heritage through constantly changing exhibits. It spon- sors the annual Chisholm Trail Days event. 716 S. Austin Avenue. 512/943-1670.
williamsonmuseum.org.
WINERIES—Georgetown Winery and Grape Creek Winery. See WINERIES listing.
GOLDTHWAITE POP. 1,935
ALT. 1,882 MAP M-15
GOLDTHWAITE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1003 Fisher St. 325/648-3619.
Goldthwaite is noted for year-round fishing at nearby Col- orado River and Pecan Bayou, as well as seasonal hunting.
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The town lies on U.S. 183, a segment of the Ports-to-Plains Highway. The Regency Suspension Bridge, which divides Mills County from San Saba County across the Colorado River, is one of the few swinging bridges in use in the state. Approximately 20 miles west off F.M. 574.
MILLS COUNTY MUSEUM—Features replicas of pioneer rooms, local history and photographs. 1119 Fisher St. 325/648-6212.
MILLS COUNTY OLD JAIL MUSEUM—Located in the Old Jail building on the courthouse square. Also houses the Chamber of Commerce. Contact the Chamber for more information. 1003 Fisher St.
HONDO POP. 9,048
ALT. 927 MAP R-14
HONDO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 402 Carter St. 830/426-3037.
www.hondochamber.com.
Named after Hondo Creek, this town is best known for its “Welcome” signs, on either end of town, proclaiming “This is God’s Country, please don’t drive through it like hell!” The signs date back to the 1940s. Events include the Cowboy Country Roundup in
February, Hondo Army Air Field Fly-In in May, Medina County Fair in September, Wild Game Festival in October, and Christmas in God’s Country Market Days and Night Parade in November.
MEDINA COUNTY MUSEUM—This museum complex includes a one-room schoolhouse, farm shed, a D’Hanis brick building, Southern Pacific caboose, and the 1893 Southern Pacific Hondo Depot. Features items from the frontier beginnings of Medina County to World War II. 2202 18th St. 830/741-2105.
JOHNSON CITY POP. 1,725
ALT. 1,197 MAP P-15
JOHNSON CITY VISITORS CENTER: In the restored Withers-Spaulding Building, 100 E. Main St. 830/868-7684.
www.johnsoncity-texas.com.
Johnson City, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country wine region, is an ideal stop for wine tours and tastings. Several world class artists call this home, and many more are rep- resented in local art galleries. Best known as the hometown of President Lyndon B.
Johnson. It was named for the pioneer Johnson family, ancestors of the president. Events include Market Days, Last Saturday Art Walk,
Youth Stock Show in January, We Got Yer Goat Cook-off in September, and Lights Spectacular “Hill Country Style,” the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. It in- cludes 100,000 lights on the Blanco County Courthouse.
ALT. 1,600 MAP Q-14
WEST KERR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 830/367-4322.
www.wkcc.com.
This center for surrounding summer camps and vacation homes rests on the north bank of the Guadalupe River.
HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION—Founded in 1958, the campus includes an art gallery, studios, a gift shop, and indoor and outdoor theaters. Art exhibits, theater productions and educational classes are conducted year-round. 120 Point Theatre Road South. Just west of the city on Texas 39. 830/367-5120 or 800/459-4223.
www.hcaf.com.
OLD INGRAM—Buildings in the old section of town house art galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. On a loop off Texas 39 and Texas 27.
STONEHENGE IN THE HILLS—This replica of the famous megalith—called Stonehenge II—is 60 percent as tall as the original and 90 percent of the circumference. This popular roadside attraction and Easter Island replica statues are on the Hill Country Arts Foundation campus.
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