THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on May 30, 2013. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
Imagine a place flowing with pristine rivers and lakes, a place with vineyards as far as the eye can see, and home-cooked food so delicious you’ll feel like you’re eating a royal feast. That is a land fit for a king, which is exactly why they call it KINGSLAND.
The true beauty of Kingsland doesn’t lie in the city, but in its surroundings which contains tons of things to do. Kingsland sits along the Colorado River and the beautiful Lake LBJ. It also straddles the border between Burnet and Llano counties. Both Lake LBJ and nearby Inks Lake are constant level lakes, meaning the lakes stay full year round when other Texas lakes dip due to droughts.
To experience Lake LBJ, start at the Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina. Don’t worry, this isn’t a snooty yacht club, but a down-home, hill country place to rent a boat or a lakefront cabin.
If you are looking for history, check out Kingsland’s Antler’s Inn, built in 1901 as a resort and refuge for railroad workers and travelers. Also on property is the actual house from the filming of the 1974 classic “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” The house has received a new coat of paint and doesn’t look as terrifying as it once did, but if you cock your head just right, you can almost hear the grind of a distant chainsaw.
I highly, highly recommend visiting the Martin family of Perissos Vineyards. Beyond being incredibly nice, they are making some of the finest wines in Texas. Visit in July and August and you can even help them harvest and stomp the produce!
This cafe is at the Antlers Inn where the classic 1974 movie “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” was filmed… but don’t worry - the steaks are way better than the ones Leatherface whipped up. Stop in for a scrumptious omelet for breakfast or a juicy steak for dinner!
If you are looking for grub after a swim at the lake, there’s nothing better than a delicious burger or chicken fried steak at the local Hoover’s Valley Cafe in nearby Burnet, which is one of the few remaining relics of a long-forgotten town.
Sadly, On the Rocks has permanently closed since we filmed this episode.
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