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  1. Fat Ass Ranch and Winery pairs Hill Country charm and world-class wine

    On our way in to the Fat Ass Ranch and Winery
    Fat Ass Ranch and Winery is located just east of Fredericksburg on the 290 Wine Road. It has earned a devoted following among wine lovers and weekend travelers.

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  2. Fredericksburg Texas Lodging is so widely varied that everyone wins.

    The newly renovated Emigrant Boutique Hotel
    Fredericksburg Texas Lodging puts you in the middle of wine country. You also get the benefit of the history, comfort and convenience of your surroundings.

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  3. Inn on Barons Creek sits right in the town of Fredericksburg, Texas.

    Entrance of Inn on Barons Creek
    Inn on Barons Creek is just steps away from Fredericksburg's Main Street. This prime getaway location blends natural beauty with genuine Texas charm.

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  4. Vaudeville Bistro will cause you remember why you love to travel.

    A taste of the decor inside the boutique above Vaudeville
    Vaudeville Bistro sits right on Main Street in the middle of Fredericksburg, Texas. It coaxes you slow down, take a deep breath, and feel glad you're here.

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  5. Horseshoe Bay Resort is your dream getaway of Texas beauty and luxury.

    Dining in the main floor of Horseshoe Bay Resort
    Horseshoe Bay Resort covers thousands of acres, one of the largest resort properties in Texas. Sitting on Lake LBJ, you have your pick of 4 golf courses.

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Brought to you courtesy of  jeff slankard

Daughter Ranita with Shane, and me (Jeff) with wife Judy at Wildseed FarmsDaughter Ranita with Shane, and me (Jeff) with wife Judy at Wildseed Farms

Jeff 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.