All posts tagged "history"

Inspiration from a Bygone Era in New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels is full of many hidden treasures, some of which have a long history dating back centuries;...

Llano County Rocks!

Hill Country Roads Less Traveled

5 Weird & Wonderful Museums in the Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country has several museums on this must-see list. History buffs and adventure-seekers alike will enjoy...

Starstruck in Texas – Hill Country Movie Countdown

Seaquist Mansion: A Diamond in the Rough

The 120-year-old Seaquist house boasts 15 fireplaces, 22 rooms, a ballroom, and wine cellar. Local citizen efforts are...

Gruene Hall, Texas’s Oldest Dance Hall [VIDEO]

As the oldest dance hall in the Lone Star state, Gruene Hall is the perfect place to visit....

Welcome to Comfort, Texas

Comfort, Texas, is a Hill Country gem. The historic town occupies a central location with scenic drives leading...

Was Austin’s Ax Man Jack the Ripper?

Some investigators believe that before he stalked the foggy streets of London, Jack the Ripper struck first in...

Haunted Hill Country: San Antonio

Haunted Hill Country: Austin

Texas Cupcake Wars

Haunted Hill Country: Boerne

The Texas Hill Country is said to be one of the most haunted parts of the state, and...

Haunted Hill Country: Kerrville

The Texas Hill Country is one of the most haunted parts of the state. The next time you...

Riding with John Wayne – The Rudy Robbins Story

Learn the story of Rudy Robbins - cowboy, actor, stuntman, producer, but most of all, a true Hill...

The History of Hondo

The Hondo area has been "on the map" since 1689 when Spanish explorer Alonso De Leon passed through,...

Top o’ the Hill Country in Rocksprings, Texas

The "rock springs" were known to travelers, freighters, cattlemen and outlaws for years before the town was founded....

Wild West Legends in Uvalde

Uvalde is a legendary "Wild West" town at the southwest corner of our Hill Country map, known mostly...

Cedar Park Remembered

The True Story of San Marcos

Do you know the true story and history of San Marcos, Texas? There's a lot you might not...