Interesting Facts About Texas Hill County

By Pammy McGrath


Hundreds of thousands of travelers visit Texas Hill Country each year, and it is easy to understand why they make this trek. The region, which includes about 25 Texas counties, offers spectacular scenery, quaint historic towns and much to see and do. If you are planning a trip or a move to Texas Hill Country, here are a few facts to know.

One interesting geographic feature is the Llano Uplift, which features a multitude of granite domes, including the famous Enchanted Rock. At Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, you can rock climb, hike or enjoy camping and picnicking. The park features a wide variety of native plant species, as well as birds, butterflies, squirrels, armadillos and even white-tailed deer.

There are also some amazing caverns to visit in Hill Country. The Natural Bridge Caverns are a popular tourist attraction, and there are many interesting tours of these unique underground chambers. Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown and Cave Without A Name near Boerne, are two other popular caverns which one can tour, and the latter has been named as a National Natural Landmark.

There are more than 50 lavender farms in Texas and many of them are located in Texas Hill Country. The Texas Lavender Association headquarters is located in the Hill Country town of Johnson City. There are two annual lavender festivals in this region, as well, including the Blanco Lavender Festival and the Becker Vineyards Lavender Fest. Both events include a variety of activities and vendors selling lavender and many products made from lavender.

Grapes also grow well in Texas Hill Country, and this region is quite well known for producing excellent vintages. There are more than 35 different wineries in the region and many offer wine tastings and tours. Texas is, in fact, the first place in the United States where grapes were grown to make wine. While you might think California started it all, Franciscan monks started up the Texas wine industry long before the first vines were planted in California.

Texas Hill Country is not just a great place to visit, it's also an ideal place to call home. If you would like to begin searching for Texas Hill Country real estate, contact Nixon Real Estate today. They can find fantastic Fredericksburg real estate, Kerrville real estate or homes for sale throughout the region and even San Antonio real estate.




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