Willow City, Texas is an unincorporated community 12 miles northeast of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County. The community was settled before the American Civil War and was the meeting place for English-speaking settlers. Willow City turned into a lively community in the 1880’s. It became the main hangout for outlaws.
Texas Hill Country is distinguished as the ideal location for scenic drives. Willow City Loop is a popular 13-mile scenic drive filled with rolling hills, blossoming meadows, charming creeks, and deep green valleys. This drive is filled with the bright colors of Texas Hill Country. Willow City Loop is one of the best ways to explore all of the beauty Texas has to offer.
After enjoying a day out on the roads, make your way over the Harry’s BBQ and Beer Joint where you can enjoy Joe’s delicious, award winning barbeque and an ice cold beer. Harry’s BBQ and Beer Joint provides live music, picnic tables, washers, horseshoes, and a great jukebox. Willow City is also home to the Knot in the Loop Saloon. The Knot serves up stories, adventures, and ice cold beer. Enjoy fast, polite service, clean bathrooms, and kind customers at the Knot in the Loop Saloon.
Willow City is only 25 minutes away from the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, where visitors can camp, hike, bird watch, picnic, rock climb, backpack, hike, stargaze, and geocache. Swimming and bike riding is not allowed at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
