Texas Hill Country Travel Guide
The Texas Hill Country is an antidote to city life — wide open skies, small towns, rivers and lakes — with a mix of German heritage and Texas hospitality you won’t find anywhere else.
But planning a great Hill Country trip can get overwhelming fast. TexyHills is here to help you decide where to go, when to visit, what to do, and how to put together an itinerary that feels like you (not just a generic tourist checklist).
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About TexyHills
Me (Jeff) on the back porch with Judy (wife)Hi, I'm Jeff — the person behind TexyHills... also known as The Texas Hill Country.
I’ve been living in, exploring, and road-tripping the Texas Hill Country for 30+ years, and I created this site to help you plan a trip that feels easy, local, and worth your time.
If you’re not sure where to begin, start with the Maps and Towns sections and build from there.
Learn more about me here.
Why You Can Trust TexyHills
TexyHills is built to make Texas Hill Country trip planning simpler and more local.
- 30+ years exploring the Hill Country — real towns, real routes, real weekends away
- Practical trip planning help — maps, “what to do,” and where to stay/eat/drink
- Updated over time — I refresh guides as towns, hours, and recommendations change
Explore the Texas Hill Country by Topic
Not sure where to start? Pick a topic below and jump straight into maps, towns, places to stay, and the best spots to eat and drink across the Texas Hill Country.
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Keep Exploring the Hill Country
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Texas Hill Country Towns have everything you need to unplug and relax.
Texas Hill Country Towns all have historic charm, culture, and beautiful landscape in common, but they each present their own unique laid back lifestyle.
Texas Hill Country Maps show you how to get around but also explore.
Texas Hill Country Maps don't just show you how to get around. They inspire you to explore. Find lost towns, hidden hot spots, and places you've only heard of.
Ultimate Texas Hill Country Guide: Maps, Towns, Wineries & Lodging
The Ultimate Texas Hill Country Guide contains town guides, wineries, restaurants, lodging, itinerary ideas and a free checklist when you join the newsletter.
Texas Hill Country Lodging gives you choices from camping to spas..
Texas Hill Country Lodging offers you camping to spas. Settle in to a full service resort or rough it with a cabin or campsite that lets you experience nature.
Interactive Texas Hill Country Map
Want the quickest way to get oriented? Open my interactive map and start planning your route. In addition to the towns, you'll also see lodging, wineries, restaurants and more.
This is just a screenshot above. But, it will give you an idea of what the interactive map looks like.
Ultimate Texas Hill Country Guide
Want the full, step-by-step version?
I put everything in one place—maps, towns to consider, wineries, restaurants, lodging ideas, and planning tips—so you can build a Hill Country trip that fits your time and style.
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Becker Vineyards, a beautiful estate right off Highway 290 wine trail.
Becker Vineyards is in a prime location right in the heart of the famous wine trail. Yet, along the driveway, you feel like you're miles away from everything. -
Texas Hill Country Wineries offer a huge variety of wines and styles.
Texas Hill Country Wineries create a wide variety of wines in different styles with grapes grown in the Mediterranean-like climate of the Texas Hill Country. -
Barons Creek Vineyards, your next stop in the Texas Hill Country.
Barons Creek Vineyards' elegant European architecture and the Texas charm of their on-site lodging will have you wanting to come back again and again... just to relax. -
Safari Winery is one of the most exciting Texas Hill Country wineries.
Safari Winery sits on the famous Highway 290 wine trail. Just East of downtown Fredericksburg, it's a great starting point for discovering other wineries. -
Arch Ray Winery may be the perfect Texas Hill Country getaway.
Arch Ray Winery is just one part of the Arch Ray Resort, which sits right next to Fredericksburg on the 290 wine road. It's more than just a sip of wine.
Brought to you courtesy of jeff slankard
Daughter Ranita with Shane, and me (Jeff) with wife Judy at Wildseed FarmsJeff Slankard is a Texas Hill Country writer with a master’s degree in Education and a longtime focus on the region’s wineries, restaurants, and travel experiences. He has lived in the Hill Country for 35 years, explored dozens of towns and even more wineries and restaurants, and documents those experiences at TexyHills.com. Jeff is also a published e-book author on Amazon. His early experience brewing ale and fermenting wine still shapes how he thinks about winemaking and its taste.