Regardless of the way you choose to celebrate Easter, there’s no doubt that doing so in the Texas Hill Country is sure to be fun. With a variety of things to do and scenery to enjoy, you and your family are liable to have one of the most unique and fun-filled Easter weekends in Texas. Here are some great ways to get out and enjoy Easter fun and activities in the Hill Country that might even start a new family tradition.
Things to Do
3 Easter Activities in the Texas Hill Country You Won’t Want to Miss
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1. Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort
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Watching hot air balloons take flight on Easter Weekend in the Texas Hill Country could possibly be a fond childhood memory your kids can have for years to come with a visit to Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort this Easter weekend (April 14-15). Aside from the awe and amazement that comes from seeing these behemoths take flight, this event features face painting and games for the kids, a Safari Greg Animal Show, rock climbing wall and bungee trampoline, wine tasting, and live music by Royal Velvetee, Brandon Alan, and Bob Schneider. The full event schedule is available on their website along with ticket/admission costs.
2. 2017 Easter Hill Country Tour
Photo: Facebook/Easter Hill Country Tour
The 44th annual Easter Hill Country Tour is a wonderful way to get out and celebrate with family or friends by bicycle. Enjoy the fresh air as you pedal through the Hill Country along peaceful, paved roads, along creek sides, and through valleys. The trails do present some smaller sloped hills as well as a few steeper climbs, but the reward is some of the best vistas in the state of Texas. With routes to accommodate all levels of bicyclist – novice to enthusiast – this event is sure to be an enjoyable ride. Three days of riding together with a Sunrise Easter Service at 7 a.m. on Sunday on the veranda at Y.O. Ranch. Hosted by Bike Austin, event information, schedule, and pricing can be found on their website.
3. Easter at the Farm – Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Photo: Facebook/LBJ State Park and Historic Site – Texas State Parks and Wildlife
The Sauer-Beckman Farmstead is a living history project at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. This year, as in previous years, it will be the scene for “Easter at the Farm,” teaching about 1915 German family farming life together with Easter celebrations, complete with traditional Easter Lamb Cake and décor, dying eggs naturally, and creating a grass Easter nest. Sure to be a great learning experience and a low-key way to teach children about a non-commercialized Easter, this event is a Hill Country hit.
