Courtesy of the Texas Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism
Welcome to the heart of the Lone Star State— the Hill Country region. Here, you’re not
only in the middle of Texas, but you’re also at the center of everything Texas has to offer. You’ll
find beauty all around you. The Hill Country is home to rolling hills that dominate the region, a breathtaking
display of wildflowers found along roadsides in springtime, year-round lush green landscapes and plenty of splendid
lakes and rivers beckoning you to take a dip or cast your line.
This region begins in west Texas in Crockett County, and stretches east to
Austin, the state’s
capital in Travis County. Mills County is the region’s northern point, and Kinney, Medina and
Uvalde counties make up
the southern border.
Austin, the jewel of
the region, is host to many outstanding attractions and points of interest. History buffs can sate their desire for
knowledge at places like the granite dome of the
State Capitol building,
which is taller than our nation’s capitol, the
Lyndon B. Johnson Library
and Museum or the
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. While you’re here, don’t miss the
University of Texas at Austin
campus (one of the largest in the country) and
Zilker Park with its
famous spring-fed Barton Springs pool. Do a little browsing at the eclectic shops found along
South Congress Avenue.
There is, of course, no shortage of shopping opportunities everywhere you turn. Starting in
San Marcos, you’ll find
Prime Outlets and Tanger Outlet Center, which is the largest factory outlet complex in the state. Just north of San Marcos
in the town of
Buda, you’ll find Cabela’s, the eye-popping outdoor recreation mega-store that’s so large there’s a two-story mountain and gigantic fresh-water aquarium inside its two-story layout. There are also great antique stores found in cities like
Burnet,
Wimberley,
Dripping Springs and more.
If water sports are more to your liking, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here. There are almost two dozen
magnificent state parks here, most of which are located along lakes or rivers. So, if you like to fish, swim, waterski,
pitch a tent and camp near a lake or river bank, you’re definitely in the right region.
But there’s so much more, beginning with the exciting
Schlitterbahn water park in
New Braunfels. Located alongside the spring-fed Comal River, Schlitterbahn features all
kinds of water rides and activities for the whole family. It has been recognized as the top water park in the country for seven consecutive years.
There’s also the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in
Stonewall, which features
the reconstructed childhood home and final resting place of the President. Down the road in
Fredericksburg, you’ll find the National Museum of the Pacific
War, which tells the story of Admiral Chester Nimitz and features displays and exhibits detailing the American and Japanese battles in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.
The region is also filled with heritage and historical museums, amazing underground caverns, historic structures
providing a glimpse into the lives of early Texas settlers, wineries offering tours of their vineyards and wine-making
facilities, wildflower and nature attractions, dude ranches that allow guests to relax or have a true cowboy experience,
and plenty of venues to enjoy some quintessential Hill Country cuisine and music.
Learn more about Texas online at: http://www.traveltex.com/Region.aspx?ID=6
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Central Texas College
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Killeen, TX 76543
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Excelsior College
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Copperas Cover Leader-Press
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St. Mary's University
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Temple College
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Killeen Daily Herald
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Texas State Technical College
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Copperas Cove, TX 76522
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Texas A & M - Central Texas
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Copperas Cove
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Killeen, TX 76541
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Copperas Cove, TX 76522
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