Fun Places You Can Easily Travel to in Your Car

There’s virtually no end to the fun things you can do in Central and South Texas, but there’s even more within easy driving range of the Texas Hill Country. From a new custom home in Fredericksburg, Canyon Lake, Blanco or New Braunfels, you’ll have a comfortable ride to historic sites, entertainment venues, great dining and breathtaking natural beauty. Let’s look at some of the fun places you can motor to in and around the Texas Hill Country.

Iconic Texas History at the Alamo in San Antonio

Just a half an hour from New Braunfels and slightly more than an hour from Fredericksburg, the Alamo lets you go back in time and experience one of the key events in the state’s fight for independence from Mexico. There’s a living history encampment where you can see how soldiers and civilians lived in the days of the Texas Revolution.

You’ll Have Endless Options on the San Antonio Riverwalk

San Antonio is also home to the world-famous Riverwalk, 15 miles of restaurants, bars, shops, museums and other establishments. Visit the Briscoe Western Art Museum or have a pint at the Mad Dogs British Pub. Enjoy any type of cuisine, from world-famous Texas barbeque to local Tex-Mex. Catch some live music at the Majestic Theatre or take in a show at the Magicians Agency Theatre.

The Excitement of Austin—Also in Easy Driving Range in the Texas Hill Country

Heading north out of New Braunfels, it’s just a 45-minute jaunt to the capital city of Texas, one of the great music cities on the North American continent. You can also take a tour of the Texas State Capitol building and grounds or visit the LBJ Presidential Library, with a life-sized replica of the Oval Office.

Wine Lovers—Head to Fredericksburg for a Tour and a Tasting

You can get to Fredericksburg in less than 90 minutes from just about anywhere in the Texas Hill Country. There, you’ll find more than a dozen world-class wineries. You can also visit historic Fort Martin Scoot, take in the National Museum of the Pacific War or go for a hike at Old Tunnel State Park.

Come to JT & I—We’ll Build Your Dream Home in the Texas Hill Country

At JT & I Construction, we build custom homes throughout the Texas Hill Country, from Bulverde and New Braunfels to Canyon Lake, Blanco, Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs and Johnson City. We Call us at (409)893-4576 or contact us by email to learn more about the many great lakes in the Texas Hill Country.