“That’s where you want to go to get away from it all.” No, proud Beach Boy fans, this isn’t about Kokomo, this is about the lesser-known Castell, Texas. When you truly want to see the big Texas sky without an interruption from a skyscraper, or you want to hear the world around you without the harmonious honking of rush-hour traffic, you need a little Castell in your life.
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All’s Well in Castell, Texas
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Castell, the ole 76831, prides itself on a population of just 23 people — roughly the size of a second grade class. The population has started creeping up (ever so slowly) since 1847, but modern-day Castellians are making the free-thinking Germans who claimed this map dot proud.
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The atmosphere is simple and untouched by the congestion of drive-thru windows and mile-wide parking lots. So, if you can’t stop for a highway pick-me-up cup of coffee on the way to Llano, Austin or Fredericksburg, just what can you do in Castell? Don’t just pass through; stay a while and see:
- Campgrounds
- The Castell General Store
- Digital recording studio
- Historic buildings
- Serene Llano River
- Prime hunting land
So, put your smartphone back in your pocket when you hop out of the car in Castell. Chat with locals over lunch at the general store. Breathe the fresh air. Cast a line. Splash around in the Llano. Or set up camp for a few days. It all starts with a stop — take a break in Castell.
