Food
Texas Grounds Coffee
Kick off your day at the MOST PATRIOTIC and MOST TEXAN coffee shop in the Lone Star State. They masterfully roast their own coffee and offer a full espresso bar with all the drinks the crowd loves. But what really sets them apart is the fact that they bake their own pastries and desserts, including creme puffs as big as your head.
El Chaparral
Tex-Mex doesn’t get any better than this spot that’s been serving the community for decades. The locals know it as “Charlies” because the owner is walking around shaking hands almost every day. They make their own sauces and tortillas. There isn’t a bad item on the menu. Or a bad margarita at the bar.
Culture
Historic Walking Tour
Take a guided stroll around this old German community. There are a number of displays to help you find your way amongst the old buildings that date back to the 1800’s.
John T Floores Country Store
If there was a Mount Rushmore of Texas Dance Halls, this would be on it. It’s where Shotgun Willie was born and has hosted everybody that’s anybody in country music. Bring your boots and grab a beer. Also – don’t miss the tamales that have been handmade by a local family since the beginning.
Outdoors
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This enormous preserve allows visitors to hike through a quintessential chunk of the Texas Hill Country. There are animals aplenty. And even dinosaur tracks.
Helotes Hill Country Zipline
This adrenaline-pumping activity is accessible enough for any novice, but exciting enough for any zip-line pro. The park will take you through numerous zip lines hidden across this private ranch. It also has some of the best views in the Hill Country. Yahoo!
