DEVINE POP. 4,622
ALT. 670
MAP S-15
GREATER DEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 200 E. Hondo Ave. 830/663-2739.
www.devinechamber.com.
BIGFOOT WALLACE MUSEUM—The museum honors the famed frontiersman and Texas Ranger. Replicas of his log-cabin home and Texas Independence Hall, house artifacts 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. Six miles southeast via Texas 173 in Bigfoot. 210/275-3748.
www.bigfoottx.com.
STROUD BLACKSMITH SHOP—This traditional blacksmith shop has been in operation since 1903. Hundreds of cattle brands are burned into the shop doors. It has a Texas historical marker. 103 Herring St.
DRIPPING SPRINGS POP. 1,919
ALT. 550 MAP P-16
DRIPPING SPRINGS VISITOR CENTER: 509 Mercer Street. 512/858-4740.
www.drippingspringstx.org.
Inks Lake State Park near Buchanan Dam is a year-round favorite for water sports.
1960 Alco diesel locomotive. Hill Country Flyer departs Saturday mornings for a 66-mile round trip to Burnet. Bertram Flyer departs on Sundays for a three-hour round trip. Specialty flyers offered year-round. Admission charge. 401 E Whitestone Blvd, Suite C-100. 512/477-8468.
www.austinsteamtrain.org.
BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE—See MARBLE FALLS.
BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL—Regionally created trails for bikers and hikers along Brushy Creek. Includes the Trestle Bridge at Brushy Creek, where granite rocks rest right where they toppled off 18 derailed flat cars in 1886.
LAKE TRAVIS ZIPLINE ADVENTURE—This is the longest zipline in Texas. The three-hour adventure has five zips ranging from 250 feet to more than 2800 feet. Reservations required. Admission charge. 14529 Pocohontas Trail, Leander. 512/614-1996.
www.ziplaketravis.com.
TEXAS MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY— This newly-opened science museum offers traveling exhibits. 1220 Toro Grande Drive. 512/961-5333.
www.txmost.org.
COMFORT POP. 2,537
ALT. 1,437
COMFORT VISITOR CENTER: 630 Hwy. 27. 830/995-3131.
www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com.
With its abundance of vintage structures, much of midtown Comfort is in the National Register of Historic Places. It’s a popular tourist area with numerous camps and RV resorts along the Guadalupe River. A historical marker recognizes the art deco former Comfort Theater. Seven buildings constructed when the town was settled still remain, including original log cabins, fachwerk (German gingerbread) and native limestone historic buildings. A large part of the city has been designated a National Historic District. Events include Christmas in Comfort on the
Saturday after Thanksgiving; antique shows in May and October; Frühlingsfest “Spring Festival” in April; and the autumn Scarecrow Invasion.
BED-AND-BREAKFASTS—These are offered in homes, inns and cabins in the historic district and on ranches.
170 MAP Q-14 Visit
www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com.
HISTORIC INNS—Hotel Faust—This restored 1880 Ingenhuett-Faust Hotel is in the National Register of Historic Places. 717 High St. 830/995-3030.
www.hotelfaust.com.
Meyer Bed and Breakfast on Cypress Creek—
A historic Texas inn with 28 units, most built in the late 1800s. 944 High St. One block from historic downtown Comfort. 830/995-2304.
NUECES “TREUE DER UNION” MONUMENT—This is a memorial to local Union sympathizers who were killed by Confederate forces when they refused to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy. Their unburied remains were returned and buried in a mass grave marked by a simple obelisk. The marker is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 348 High St.
WINERIES—Bending Branch Estate Vineyards and Singing Water Vineyards. See WINERIES listing.
CONCAN POP. 490 (est.)
ALT. 1,260 MAP R-13
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 (estimated 17 million) of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from a nearby cave and make their ascent 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 typically busy and occasionally fill the park to capacity. Reservations 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.texas.gov/state-parks/ garner.
SCENIC DRIVES—Explore Frio River Canyon along U.S. 83, F.M. 1050 and Texas 127. All routes offer exceptional scenery.
Find historic inns in Comfort.
This community is the gateway to the Hill Country. Dripping Springs is 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.
BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES—Twisted X Brewing Co. and San Luis Spirits. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
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. 570 Founders Park Road. In Founders Memorial Park. 512/694-0874.
www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.com.
HAMILTON POOL NATURE PRESERVE—Picturesque spot includes 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. Off Hamilton Pool Road (F.M. 3238). 512/264-2740.
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