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Visiting San Marcos, Texas in Summer
San Marcos is one of the most popular small towns in Texas. Located in the Texas Hill Country, San Marcos is a short drive from either Austin or San Antonio. Although San Marcos, is a popular tourist destination year around, it is summer when the city truly shines.

Texas Hill Country Natural Attractions
The Texas Hill Country is one of the most popular tourist areas in the southern United States. The prime reason for the region's popularity is its unique natural beauty and many natural attractions.

Visiting Wimberley, Texas
Wimberley is a quaint little village in the Texas Hill Country, situated within an hour's drive to either Austin or San Antonio. Additionally, Wimberley is conveniently located to many Hill Country attractions and is home to a host of specialty shops and restaurants.

Bandera - The Cowboy Capital
Known as the "Cowboy Capital," Bandera prides itself on its cowboy heritage. Today, visitors to this quaint Hill Country community can expect a variety of shops and attractions, as well as festivals held throughout the year.

Blanco
Billed as the "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country," Blanco is home to Blanco State Park and offers nature lovers plenty of activities.

Boerne
Home to Cascade Caverns, a number of antique shops and restuarants, and much more, the Texas Hill Country town of Boerne offers visitors plenty to see and do while still enjoying a laid back atmosphere.

Brady
The tiny Central Texas town of Brady is known for its bed & breakfast accommodations and for being the geographic center of the Lone Star State.

Buda
Located less than 20 minutes from Austin, tiny Buda is a perfect getaway for Central Texas visitors who wish to be close to everything, but outside of the city traffic.

Burnet
Claiming to be the "Best Kept Secret in Texas," Burnet is home to Inks Lake, Longhorn Caverns, Highland Lakes Air Museum and much, much more.

Canyon Lake
Due to its location on its namesake lake and the Guadalupe River, the town of Canyon Lake proclaims to be the "Water Recreation Capital of Texas" and offers visitors numerous water and outdoor recreational opportunities as well as quick access to a number of Hill Country attractions, towns and cities.

Dripping Springs
Considered the "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country," Dripping Springs offers visitors plenty of historical sites to tour as well as a wide variety of outdoor activities and venues, including Pedernales State Park.

Fredericksburg
One of the most popular small towns in Texas, Fredericksburg offers visitors quaint shopping and fine dining in a relaxing Hill Country atmosphere.

Johnson City
The Captain Perry Texas Ranger Museum, wildflower tours, Pedernales State Park and other local attractions ensure visitors to Johnson City, Texas have plenty to do.

Kerrville
Home to the Kerrville Folk Festival, an exotic game ranch, and many other attractions, Kerrville has long been a favorite Hill Country destination.

Llano
Llano is a HillCountry outdoor haven, with miles of wildflowers, birding, nearby lakes, and, of course, the Llano River.

Luckenbach
Made famous by a Willie Nelson tune, the tiny Hill Country town of Luckenbach continues to symbolize all that is Texas to many. On your next trip to the Lone Star State, don't miss your opportunity to go to the town where "Everybody's Somebody."

Marble Falls
Located less than an hour from Austin, Marble Falls is right in the center of Texas' "Chain of Lakes," situated on the banks of Lake Marble Falls and minutes away from Lake LBJ.

New Braunfels
There is no shortage of things to do in New Braunfels. Visitors enjoy Schlitterbahn Water Park, floating or fishing on the Guadalupe River, horseback riding, touring local vineyards and more.

San Marcos
Home to Texas State University, San Marcos is also home to great watersports on the San Marcos and Guadalupe rivers, Wonder World, Aquarena Springs, and many more attractions, not to mention a huge Outlet Mall.

Taylor
The charming Hill Country town of Taylor, now part of the Greater Austin area, is well over 100 years old in steeped in history.

Wimberley
An old fashioned shopping square, restaurants, an outdoor theatre, the Guadalupe River, cabins, cottages and more await when you escape to Wimberley.