We’re fortunate to have an amazing number of breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the Texas Hill Country that rival some of the best in the world. Whether you’re after a full-bodied IPA or small-batch bourbon, a locally-made product is waiting to be discovered. One of those distilleries that is turning heads is Desert Door Distillery. …
If you’re looking for some winter fun to brighten your spirits, the greater Austin area has plenty to offer. Caliterra is minutes from the Greater Austin area and close to plenty of holiday events and fun for the whole family! Lace Up Your Skates Eisbahn (German for “ice rink” ) at the Heritage…
Be it an Apple-Jacked Cider, Salty Texan, or Blackberry Bourbon Bramble, it’s a safe bet that your drink is going to taste a little bit more like Texas with a spirit from Dripping Springs Distillery. For more than 15 years, the family-owned distillery has been crafting award-winning vodka, bourbon, and gin right here in Hays…
Numerous things draw people to Dripping Springs. For some, it’s the natural beauty, and for others, it’s the small-town charm and slower pace of life. How about art? Now, it might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Dripping Springs has a vibrant art community with some fantastic galleries showcasing stunning pieces…
Dripping Springs isn’t just attracting local Texans and out-of-state transplants, it’s also drawing native Texans who have moved out of the Lone Star state and are coming back home. This is the story of the owners of Summer Revival Wine Co., Becky and Ian Atkins. The husband and wife team are from Texas but had…
If it’s a scare that you seek, you don’t have to look far to find an event that will make you shriek in the Texas Hill Country. There’s plenty of spooky fun happening this season right here in Dripping Springs and the greater Austin area. From ghostly chills to ravenous beasts and an extravaganza…
It’s no secret that the Texas Hill Country has one of the most active brewery and winery cultures in the United States. In fact, there are nearly 60 breweries, more than 50 wineries, and 18 working distilleries – all within about an hour of the Austin area! Needless to say, visiting all of them…
There’s no shortage of sunny days during the summer months in Texas, but let’s face it, forgoing the comfort of air conditioning when temps are pushing the upper 90s doesn’t make for an enjoyable meal. Fall on the other hand, when temperatures are more moderate, dare we say even cool, is the ideal weather for…
Halloween and candy might dominate the later part of October, but the early part of the month (and a good chunk of September) belongs to beer. More specifically Oktoberfest-style celebrations of beer. With Central Texas being one of the premier sites of crafter brewing in the United States, it should come as no surprise…
As every Texan knows, there is a lot more to the Lone Star state than cowboy hats and saddles. That’s not to say that the Texas of today doesn’t still embrace its heritage when it comes to roping and riding. Texas has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the United States, and there’s…