Texas Hill Country Yurts Guidebook
Entertainment
Looking for live music in the heart of the Hill Country, head to one of my favorite places - Poodies! This is an authentic Texas honky-tonk featuring live music, "boot-scootin" dancing. Good food, cold beer, and beautiful sunsets. Music legends have performed here and it's only 15 minutes from the yurt going east on 71 towards Austin. You can also eat late here or pick it up and take it back home.
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Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse
22308 State Hwy 71Looking for live music in the heart of the Hill Country, head to one of my favorite places - Poodies! This is an authentic Texas honky-tonk featuring live music, "boot-scootin" dancing. Good food, cold beer, and beautiful sunsets. Music legends have performed here and it's only 15 minutes from the yurt going east on 71 towards Austin. You can also eat late here or pick it up and take it back home.
Be sure to check the calendar for this live music venue in downtown Marble Falls. It's about 20 minutes from the yurt.
Brass Hall
909 3rd StBe sure to check the calendar for this live music venue in downtown Marble Falls. It's about 20 minutes from the yurt.
Krause Springs is a Hill Country gem owned by the same family for decades. It features a spring fed pool and natural pool fed by a gentle waterfall. Bring water shoes, a floatie, picnic basket, and a sense of adventure. Spend a few hours or a full day here. It's about 8 minutes away from the yurts.
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Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Krause Springs is a Hill Country gem owned by the same family for decades. It features a spring fed pool and natural pool fed by a gentle waterfall. Bring water shoes, a floatie, picnic basket, and a sense of adventure. Spend a few hours or a full day here. It's about 8 minutes away from the yurts.
Hamilton Pool is a destination in the Texas Hill Country. It's an easy hike into this Texas Park. The cost per vehicle, according to the website is $12 per vehicle. CASH ONLY for entrance fees, though, so be sure to bring cash. The website says the fee for adults is $8. Be sure to reserve a spot, as reservations are required. It's a great experience. Definitely, search online for the website to get the latest information. Sometimes the park is closed.
Hamilton Pool, Texas 78620, Statele Unite ale Americii
Hamilton Pool is a destination in the Texas Hill Country. It's an easy hike into this Texas Park. The cost per vehicle, according to the website is $12 per vehicle. CASH ONLY for entrance fees, though, so be sure to bring cash. The website says the fee for adults is $8. Be sure to reserve a spot, as reservations are required. It's a great experience. Definitely, search online for the website to get the latest information. Sometimes the park is closed.
Food scene
Angel's Icehouse is another great place where locals gather. They offer typical Texas food and often have live music. Check their calendar. It's mostly outdoors with big picnic tables. It is also about 15 minutes away from the yurt heading east on 71.
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Angel's Icehouse
21815 State Hwy 71Angel's Icehouse is another great place where locals gather. They offer typical Texas food and often have live music. Check their calendar. It's mostly outdoors with big picnic tables. It is also about 15 minutes away from the yurt heading east on 71.
Great steaks! Nice atmosphere. It's also about 15 minutes away heading east on Hwy 71. Casual, but can also be a fancy date night place. They have a great deck with nice breezes.
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J5 Steakhouse
21814 State Hwy 71Great steaks! Nice atmosphere. It's also about 15 minutes away heading east on Hwy 71. Casual, but can also be a fancy date night place. They have a great deck with nice breezes.
If you're looking for great frozen margaritas and yummy, authentic Tex Mex, visit this very casual family restaurant. I love their tortilla soup, enchiladas, tacos and grilled chicken salad with a "frozen, no salt, sangria swirl' margarita. Run by brothers, this is always a "go to" for quick, yummy Mexican food. VERY casual. Shorts, flip flops, t-shirts are fine.
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La Cabana Grill
21103 State Hwy 71If you're looking for great frozen margaritas and yummy, authentic Tex Mex, visit this very casual family restaurant. I love their tortilla soup, enchiladas, tacos and grilled chicken salad with a "frozen, no salt, sangria swirl' margarita. Run by brothers, this is always a "go to" for quick, yummy Mexican food. VERY casual. Shorts, flip flops, t-shirts are fine.
Another great pizzeria with an outdoor patio perfect for taking it easy. Nice wine and beer list. I love their specialty pizzas. This is also the site of a Sunday farmers' market. Friends swear by the breakfast pizza after a morning of shopping for local goods at the market. A perfect way to spend a Sunday morning.
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Pizzeria Sorellina
23526 State Hwy 71Another great pizzeria with an outdoor patio perfect for taking it easy. Nice wine and beer list. I love their specialty pizzas. This is also the site of a Sunday farmers' market. Friends swear by the breakfast pizza after a morning of shopping for local goods at the market. A perfect way to spend a Sunday morning.
You'll head northwest to Marble Falls for this iconic Texas diner known for their HUGE pies and old-fashioned diner food. If you're looking for a true Texas experience that will take you back, head to the Blue Bonnet Cafe. There is often a line to get in, but it's worth it. Nothing fancy, just good Texas fare.
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Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 US-281You'll head northwest to Marble Falls for this iconic Texas diner known for their HUGE pies and old-fashioned diner food. If you're looking for a true Texas experience that will take you back, head to the Blue Bonnet Cafe. There is often a line to get in, but it's worth it. Nothing fancy, just good Texas fare.
Just around the corner is a wonderful family-owned BBQ place called Opie's. They also have live music on Sundays. Eat there or get it to go and enjoy it on the yurt deck. I like the sliced brisket (lean) and the tater tot casserole. High livin' right there!
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Opie's Barbeque restaurant
9504 State Highway 71Just around the corner is a wonderful family-owned BBQ place called Opie's. They also have live music on Sundays. Eat there or get it to go and enjoy it on the yurt deck. I like the sliced brisket (lean) and the tater tot casserole. High livin' right there!
Wineries
One of the oldest wineries in the Hill Country, Spicewood Vineyards is a wonderful place for tastings and it's super, super close - just across Hwy 71. All of the wineries close at 6:00 p.m., so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy.
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Spicewood Vineyards
1419 Co Rd 409One of the oldest wineries in the Hill Country, Spicewood Vineyards is a wonderful place for tastings and it's super, super close - just across Hwy 71. All of the wineries close at 6:00 p.m., so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy.
This beautiful vineyard and tasting room is right on Lake Travis and has a beautiful patio. I have met some really nice people here. It's a pretty drive, too, and again, super close. There is a back way to get there, but follow directions on your GPS. It takes about 20 minutes. They typically offer cheese trays and snacks.
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Stone House Vineyard
24350 Haynie Flat RdThis beautiful vineyard and tasting room is right on Lake Travis and has a beautiful patio. I have met some really nice people here. It's a pretty drive, too, and again, super close. There is a back way to get there, but follow directions on your GPS. It takes about 20 minutes. They typically offer cheese trays and snacks.
The wine they serve here is actually from Argentina. You'll enjoy their Argentinian BBQ and beautiful wines on the terrace. A quaint winery, it is a local favorite.
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El Gaucho Winery
21301 Kathy LnThe wine they serve here is actually from Argentina. You'll enjoy their Argentinian BBQ and beautiful wines on the terrace. A quaint winery, it is a local favorite.
Distilleries
Glenda and Jordan Watters own this fabulous place that is really close. Their whiskeys win national awards and they're just kind people. You'll find their spirits in local restaurants and liquor stores. Check their calendar as they often have live music. They also have food trucks there on occasion. Less than 10 minutes away.
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Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery
101 Co Rd 409Glenda and Jordan Watters own this fabulous place that is really close. Their whiskeys win national awards and they're just kind people. You'll find their spirits in local restaurants and liquor stores. Check their calendar as they often have live music. They also have food trucks there on occasion. Less than 10 minutes away.
Breweries
I'm not a beer drinker, but I've been told this place is great fun!
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Frontyard Brewing
4514 Bob Wire RdI'm not a beer drinker, but I've been told this place is great fun!
City/town information
Great shopping, good restaurants, some entertainment. Go here to get groceries and supplies and do laundry if you need to. I go to the Laundry Queen, HEB, Home Depot, Lowes, or Tractor Supply. Restaurants include Jardin's, Oli's, Blue Bonnet Cafe, Simply Pho, River City Grille. If you need a Starbucks, you can find it here.
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Marble Falls
Great shopping, good restaurants, some entertainment. Go here to get groceries and supplies and do laundry if you need to. I go to the Laundry Queen, HEB, Home Depot, Lowes, or Tractor Supply. Restaurants include Jardin's, Oli's, Blue Bonnet Cafe, Simply Pho, River City Grille. If you need a Starbucks, you can find it here.
Lakeway is a suburb of Austin. It's growing every day with new homes, shopping, restaurants, etc. It's about 35 minutes from the yurt. I recommend searching here if you need more than what Marble Falls offers. Once a sleepy retirement community, its a full blown city now. Head to the Lakeway Marina to rent boats, paddle boards, or even hire a driver and wake board and ski. You can also hire a sailboat and take a sunset cruise. It's one of the largest lakes in Texas. There are several restaurants on the lake. My favorite is Sundancer Grill or Canyon Grill.
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Lakeway
Lakeway is a suburb of Austin. It's growing every day with new homes, shopping, restaurants, etc. It's about 35 minutes from the yurt. I recommend searching here if you need more than what Marble Falls offers. Once a sleepy retirement community, its a full blown city now. Head to the Lakeway Marina to rent boats, paddle boards, or even hire a driver and wake board and ski. You can also hire a sailboat and take a sunset cruise. It's one of the largest lakes in Texas. There are several restaurants on the lake. My favorite is Sundancer Grill or Canyon Grill.
One of my favorite cities in Texas is Fredericksburg. The Germans settled this town and you can feel the influence everywhere. FANTASTIC restaurants, shopping, galleries, etc. can be found here. On the way, you'll drive by dozens of unique wineries. My favorites are William Chris and Signor, but there are soooo many. Plan on spending a day doing this.
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Fredericksburg
One of my favorite cities in Texas is Fredericksburg. The Germans settled this town and you can feel the influence everywhere. FANTASTIC restaurants, shopping, galleries, etc. can be found here. On the way, you'll drive by dozens of unique wineries. My favorites are William Chris and Signor, but there are soooo many. Plan on spending a day doing this.
Home to President Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch, Johnson City is on the way to Fredericksburg. Some say it's the next Fredericksburg. I love the vibe here. Good shopping and restaurants. It's 30 minutes from the yurt.
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Johnson City
Home to President Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch, Johnson City is on the way to Fredericksburg. Some say it's the next Fredericksburg. I love the vibe here. Good shopping and restaurants. It's 30 minutes from the yurt.
What's not to love about Austin!? Located to the southeast of the yurts, it will take you between 50 minutes and an hour to get there, but wow.... it is legendary and is my favorite city in the U.S. Try to visit Continental Club on South Congress and shop on SoCo. Perla's, Home Slice, June's, and Vaspaio are some of my favorite restaurants. Walk the neighborhood in this area. I also highly recommend Barton Springs, Zilker Park, the Texas Capitol grounds, the walking trail around Lady Bird Johnson lake, also known by locals as Town Lake. You can rent paddle boards, and paddle boats, kayaks, etc. Always a good time! I love to dance at a place called the White Horse Saloon where you can dress up in your favorite country vintage and learn to dance to live country music or watch the professionals! I've met people from all over the world here. The Canadians and Italians seem to really like it! East Austin is full of amazing restaurants... too many to name here. Explore! My favorite is Licha's.
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Austin
What's not to love about Austin!? Located to the southeast of the yurts, it will take you between 50 minutes and an hour to get there, but wow.... it is legendary and is my favorite city in the U.S. Try to visit Continental Club on South Congress and shop on SoCo. Perla's, Home Slice, June's, and Vaspaio are some of my favorite restaurants. Walk the neighborhood in this area. I also highly recommend Barton Springs, Zilker Park, the Texas Capitol grounds, the walking trail around Lady Bird Johnson lake, also known by locals as Town Lake. You can rent paddle boards, and paddle boats, kayaks, etc. Always a good time! I love to dance at a place called the White Horse Saloon where you can dress up in your favorite country vintage and learn to dance to live country music or watch the professionals! I've met people from all over the world here. The Canadians and Italians seem to really like it! East Austin is full of amazing restaurants... too many to name here. Explore! My favorite is Licha's.
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Bring comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes.
Think casual!! Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, sundresses, flip-flops, bathing suits, tennis shoes, cowboy boots, hats. The look in the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas is casual. Here at the yurts, you'll want to wear closed-toe shoes. You're in the country and you'll want to keep your piggies covered when walking on the trails and exploring the creek beds here at Moonacre. I also provide complimentary use of cotton kaftans (MuuMuus) that are fabulous for relaxing and walking the land.
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Local wineries, live music, parks, lakes.
Search lakes near me, parks near me, wineries near me. You can't go wrong. Muleshoe Bend park is about 15 minutes away. You can dip into Lake Travis at Narrows Recreation Park. Pedernales State Park and Longhorn Caverns and Balcones Canyonlands are good places to hike!
Obiceiuri și cultură
Casual and kind is the way to go!
Texans are known for being super friendly. It's authentic.
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Reserve your spot to tour parks and watering holes
Check the state parks to see if you need a reservation to get in. Some require this to limit the impact on the environment. I highly recommend you check out the magazine website 101highlandlakes to learn about the parks, lakes, local watering holes and places to rent boats and kayaks. Inks Lake and Lake LBJ are two favorites.