Texas Hill Country: 48 Hours Discovering Hidden Gems, Wildflowers, Waterfalls & More

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The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful areas of Central Texas with rolling hills, rivers and abundant wildlife. The region features hundreds of wineries, distilleries and breweries as well as many historic towns like Fredericksburg and New Braunfels. We spent 48 hours in the Texas Hill Country and had a relaxing weekend exploring this beautiful part of the state. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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@LucasPuranen Год назад

Just wanted to take a minute to say what I love about your videos/style: They are always presented in a light-hearted, easy-going tone that exploration and adventure are all about. You don't overexplain or intellectualize travel, you simply enjoy the journey and present your experience, and I really like that

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Really appreciate that comment. It is exactly what I am trying to do and I am glad it is coming through in the videos!

@jasoncochran4606 2 месяца назад

I agree... It has a very calming "Rick Steves" quality to it

@usaepfl1pfl982 Год назад

Enjoyed your video of the Texas Hill Country. Not to be critical, but you missed the most rugged and beautiful part of the area. Just a few miles north from the Fredericksburg is the Willow City loop, a stunningly beautiful area especially in the spring when the wild flowers are in full bloom. The ruggedness of the hills and the wild flowers make it a must see. Also the Leakey, Vanderpool and Campwood area with the drive through the most rugged part of the hill country is gorgeous. In that area, you also have two of the most beautiful state parks, Lost Maples (my personal favorite) and Garner State Park., again a must see. Hope you can come back and complete your journey through the beautiful Texas Hill country.

@enyab.6939 Год назад

Thanks for visiting Central Texas 🌺🥰🥰💕

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

It was a beautiful area!

@BigASmith44 10 месяцев назад

As a lifelong Texan from San Antonio, it is great seeing the Hill Country get some love. Such an awesome collection of towns and things to do. Some local intel about the park. It is pronounced Purrr-den-ales in spite of that pronunciation making no sense! Enjoyed the video!

@rhondaz356 Год назад

Josh, you ALWAYS, ALWAYS bring out the highlights, and provide researched, knowledgeable, background info of the places you visit. This was another gem. Thank you, so much, for sharing this with us. I love that you included the eateries, as well.🌄☀️👏

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Thank you so much for the kind comment! We love exploring new places and sharing them!

@user-ic1yw3dx9e Год назад

I’m from New Braunfels and it’s crazy to see how the area has grown over the last 20 years. Fun fact: our mascot is the Unicorns, lol. Glad you enjoyed your time in TX!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

I can't imagine how much it has changed! Also, the unicorn is an amazing mascot haha

@dollygurrrl Год назад

So glad you and Amy took time away together and thanks for taking us along!

@alvarohiguero 7 месяцев назад

I just wanna say THANK YOU. This video made us hop in the car and go down to Walden retreat this past weekend and it was an amazing experience. We also enjoyed Altstadt and the Rhinery. What a wonderful recommendation.

@nicolagrant4358 Год назад

We are from New Zealand and visited the Texas hill country a few years ago which we loved. We also enjoyed Luckenbach - I was disappointed you didn’t visit there - it’s a fun place

@philiplarsen1985 Год назад

This is one of my favorite RU-vid channels to watch! Keep up the great work!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

You are too kind, really appreciate it!

@luckynumber2305 Год назад

Welcome to my state! I hope our hospitality was up to par. Y'all come on to West Texas. We'll roll out the red carpet for you!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

We spent about 17 days there and it was awesome to get to know Texas!

@luckynumber2305 Год назад

So glad y'all had a good time. Ever back this way, in West Texas, hollar. I'll show you some awesome places but come in the spring or in October/November. Enjoy your videos so much!

@travis7211 Год назад

It's actually not the childhood home of Nimitz (common misconception). He was born there but spent the majority of his childhood in Kerrville before graduating from Tivy high school. His mom and step dad/uncle ran the St. Charles hotel which stood where the Sid Peterson hospital used to be located in town.

@janetevans9180 Месяц назад

Just returned from a trip to Texas Hill Country. Thanks again, Josh!!!! My family had an amazing time and it's because of your suggestions. Das Peach Haus, Enchanted Rock, and the Rhinory were just some of our favorite things! Being the family trip planner, you have made my life easier ❤️

@ThroughMyLens Месяц назад

So happy to hear that! We loved that area and I am glad you did too!

@chriscolyer8959 8 месяцев назад

I live in the heart in Hill Country,. Absolutely beautiful

@kellyjohnson3617 Год назад

I never heard of Texas hill country until Covid when I started following a you tube vlogger who teaches traditional cooking and ferments like how to make pickles and apple cider vinegar and other yummy and healthy meals and condiments. Thanks for showing what a lovely area of the US. Now I’m totally ready to check it out one day.

@shufflerp3868 8 месяцев назад

The Hill Country is what we call our play ground. Perdenales can go from sleepy to flash flood in just a few minutes. Always check the weather upriver from there. Fredricksburg has a lot of WWII historical museums. Fantastic place to visit.

@rolandomontenegro4130 Год назад

Honestly had never heard of this part of the country. I’d go for the food and that museum alone.

@user-os7mg5pi6c Год назад

So excited you enjoyed the hill country! My favorite place on earth! Enchanted Rock is a 30 year old Christmas tradition for our family! Sons now grandsons go. Maybe another time you can come for the Christmas parade and lights in Johnson City. There's so much to see it's hard in one weekend but you hit some good places. We live about 2 hours away, this is a go to place for us. The picture of my dogs was actually taken at Pedernales State Park. If you had time to do it , if you kept hiking around on the left you would have come up to one of the most beautiful spots at the park. I really enjoy your channel and am so glad you enjoyed our hill country and bluebonnets!

@rachelnetti4769 8 месяцев назад

My family lived in Wimberley for 4 years. I love all of these spots! In Pedernales Falls State Park, you can see water springing out of the ground in some areas. I miss these places so so much.

@pamelahousley7543 Год назад

My beautiful home state. So glad you shared this.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Glad you liked it, Texas is awesome!

@an80slady Год назад

Gorgeous! Even if I visited Texas Hill Country , I would not get to hike like you do, so thanks for doing these videos so we can follow along virtually!

@patriciatennery3021 Год назад

This is what I miss when I moved from Houston/Dallas back to Illinois. Such a variety of landscapes to see no matter where I went. Thanks for your trip and video. Love❤

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Glad it brought back good memories!

@patriciatennery3021 Год назад

@@ThroughMyLens I went on the Rte 66 venture in my 1964 Stingray Corvette. Watching you and your Dad let me relive that adventure too. ❤️

@Mark-cg2bg Год назад

It is so gratifying to see someone do a piece on the country part of the Hill Country. Often, the focus is on Austin but as a former Austinite, my favorite times were heading west out of town to the Pedernales Falls (which you could body slide down years ago) and into Fredericksburg. I noticed the buffalo on your cap and it made me think of the fun we've always had visiting Caprock State Park up in the Amarillo area. It's full of redrock canyons and the state's buffalo herd, which can be seen throughout the park including the campgrounds. Safe travel to you always.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

So glad you liked the video and have seen all these spots! I would love to spend more time visiting state parks in Texas. So much beauty in that state!

@TravelswithVandSteve Год назад

I had no idea Central Texas had hill country. The state park was beautiful and even the drive was gorgeous. Your friend has a fantastic property. Wow.

@musicmarlene Год назад

I was in Hill country in early April, perfect weather, wine, bluebonnets and friends and family to visit. We lived there years ago. My cousins own Tatum Cellars wine tasting room in Johnson City, excellent! Loved your RU-vid.

@jamessolimine7102 Год назад

I've lived in Austin 65 of my 66 yrs and still haven't made it to Enchanted Rock, so it was nice to see your posted views. I do believe it will make a great, and very crowded, spot to view the Total Lunar Eclipse next Spring. It's also nice to see your wife have a chance to travel with you. Great video. Glad you got to enjoy our state. Safe travels.

@abarrotebeats Год назад

Need more Texas videos

@maryfettig3378 Год назад

Beautiful scenery and the food looks yummy!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

100% on both of those things

@davidshort2609 Год назад

Traveled all through that part of Texas MANY times!!! Another fantastic video Josh!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

So glad you got to see it yourself as well!

@DyanK614 Год назад

Great video! I love learning about new places- I had never heard of Texas Hill Country and now I want to go see it! That sunset was epic!!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

So glad you liked it! I had never been here before either and really liked it

@airtechmech6681 Год назад

Hamilton Pool used to always have a nice waterfall. People would dive from up there. Clothing was optional, too.

@chrisjohns5877 Год назад

Texas is so amazing.

@RelaxedRoamer Год назад

Wow, the Texas Hill Country looks absolutely breathtaking! I've never been to Central Texas before, but this post definitely makes me want to visit. The rolling hills, rivers, and historic towns seem like the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway. And with so many wineries, distilleries, and breweries to explore, there's something for everyone. Thank you for sharing your experience, I can't wait to plan my own trip to the Texas Hill Country!

@3101home 8 месяцев назад

I live in Austin and will caution you the ‘hill country’ is nearly as large as some eastern US states so driving around in just this region can be daunting in duration (especially if you also want to take in Austin, San Antonio, Boerne, Banderas, Marble Falls, Llano, and so many TX towns)

@gabrieleporter6022 Год назад

So cool. Loved seeing that you and Amy enjoyed our backyard. The Hill Country is an awesome place to visit and I hope you can make it back soon.😊

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

It was such a beautiful and fun area to explore, we would love to spend more time there!

@marciac7026 10 месяцев назад

Love the hill country. Live in DFW area. Another place you might enjoy is the Wimberley, Texas area. Beautiful tall hills, forests and the Blanco River are things you'll see there. Great places to dine around the square and neat little shops. Swimming holes around, like the blue hole, hiking trails. Didn't see and do everything we wanted to. Want to visit the places I haven't seen in this video. Thanks for sharing.

@davesnyder5198 9 месяцев назад

Loved this! Been to many of those same spots, with a few new ones now on our list... Well done video!

@MrBigdaddysdaddy 5 месяцев назад

Being from the hill country, I feel it’s one of the most beautiful place in the country.

@OlafRonald Год назад

Again another nice video, before visiting California , and using your tips, my wife and I used to go a lot of times to Austin Texas and The Hill Country always kept a place in my heart. We had no kids back then so we always went around spring and see the bluebonnet's all over the place. Thanks for showing these wonderful places.

@JaniceStewart863 Год назад

Beautiful video. So fun and relaxing to watch. If I had to pick a favorite, I'd have to say it's the place you stayed, because it set the tone for the whole wonderful adventure. I also loved the flower seed farm. (Wow has Fredericksburg changed, but it's been a few decades since I've been, so, of course.)

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

It really did set the tone to stay at such a beautiful spot. I can't imagine how much Fredericksburg has changed in the last few decades!

@MrTmiket0007 Год назад

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

No problem, thank you so much for watching and for the comment!

@ck4426 Год назад

Really enjoyed this wonderful trip you two took!!! Wow!!!!

@PlanetEarth3141 8 месяцев назад

Hamilton's Pool looks mostly the same but operates totally different from forty years ago when I would go. It's not nearly as fun now. I've been to almost every place you went in this video in the 70's and 80's. The best spot on the video was the Nimitz Museum. It took me all day to see and read and think about what's there. But when it comes to the Texas Hill Country for every place you visit there are ten more to see. You could live in that part of Texas and never see them all. Every town is unique, a jewel with no end to creativity in what is called, The Friendly State, the Texas motto we believe in. 😅

@eliafarinelli3962 10 месяцев назад

Good job folks! I really appreciate your videos on YT. I stayed some years ago in Texas and I think it's the best US country! I love it! Keep it going! 🎉

@prowrestlingisart6742 Год назад

The hike up Enchanted Rock reminds me of the hike to Delicate Arch in Arches. Beautiful sights. I didn’t realize this was in Texas. I always enjoy the info you give because you cover it all. I can plan trips straight off your videos!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

It is identical to that hike with how you walk up the rock for sure

@airtechmech6681 Год назад

There is also a butte next to the rock which requires much more climbing, as in hands and feet but it's worth the effort for those that can make it. It is flat on top with grass, surrounded by rock. Kind of a round top. They may have made an easier way to get there. I climbed it decades ago.

@prowrestlingisart6742 Год назад

@@airtechmech6681 great! Thank you very much for the additional details. Sounds fun and challenging.

@InterstateKyle Год назад

Texas Hill Country is going to be very busy next April during the total solar eclipse that will pass directly over the area on April 8, 2024! I hope to be in the area for that. Thanks for the video Josh! Hope to check out some of the places you saw in this video! Your videos really help me plan cool things to check out on my travels! Safe travels!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Oh wow, that would be an amazing place to see it from as well! I gotta start planning where I want to go for it

@cyclingtexas1670 10 месяцев назад

Don’t forget October 14, 2023 as well. Two eclipses back to back San Antonio and the Hill Country is the crossroads

@dankimmett8667 Год назад

My wife and I enjoy your videos very much! Your quiet enthusiasm and the information you provide is outstanding. Enjoy your dad's comments. You travel well together.

@andrewthacker114 Год назад

I was just at Enchanted Rock couple of weeks ago, and yes it’s tougher than it looks.

@jimmyramirez8844 4 месяца назад

Great video thank you I stay just 2 hours from all this attractions. I will make this day trip soon.

@brandonpratt9353 7 месяцев назад

What blows my mind as someone born and raised in South Africa is just how much the locations you’ve outlined in this video reminds me of where I grew up! Like a little piece of Africa in the US, Super, super cool! Will absolutely have to visit the area in the near future! Thanks for the great video guys! 😊👏🏻🙌🏻

@EstatusBestia 2 месяца назад

Super nice thank you for sharing. You’ve inspired me to take the road with my family and follow your route. Can’t go wrong 🤷🏽‍♂️

@clarencecastillo4131 Год назад

Johnson City, Texas my birthplace..Fredericksburg is my moms birthplace..Enchanted Rock, don't how many times we climbed that is kids..Luckenback is not to far from Fredericksburg which is my dads birthplace..Thanks for the Texas video..Brought back lots of good memories.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Oh wow that is awesome! I am sure you have seen the area change a lot as well!

@clarencecastillo4131 Год назад

@@ThroughMyLens Oh yeah lots of changes..My grandparents lived in Fredericksburg where the annual family reunion was held.. They lived right across the street from the turkey plant..We use to walk around the whole town..Still have relatives pin Fredericksburg and surrounding area. ✌

@robp8856 5 месяцев назад

Walden Retreats 100% looks and feels like where I’m from in Johannesburg, South Africa! Currently live in Florida but think we are going to try and come here for our honeymoon after recent marriage.

@gillianf8932 Год назад

I was at most of these places in 2021 during a couple Hill Country trips! So nice to see you do a video of this now; brings back memories :)

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

So awesome, I am glad you got to experience this area!

@wildzenventures Год назад

Another great video! You guys do a great job at giving some highlights for each place you visit along the journey! Cheers :)

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Thank you so much, we loved the area!

@jrmcdowe 2 месяца назад

Awesome video. I will be traveling soon between San Antonio and Waco. You've inspired me to take the scenic route through the hill country. That's worth a subscribe.

@lornahardin4563 Год назад

Another wonderful trip Josh. Some beautiful stops and wonderful scenery. Thanks for the ride.

@markyuen2312 Год назад

Amazing video, Josh. If I had one choice to stay in entire state of Texas, I would pick Walden's Retreat. Looks so relaxing. I would spend the entire weekend there and not leave.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

So awesome! Yea it was a stunning spot for sure, loved seeing what my friends were able to create

@star37021 11 месяцев назад

Great video. I live here in the Texas Hill Country and you showcased it well.

@davidwalters7600 Год назад

Try a visit to Lake LBJ and the Marble Falls area with a trip to the caverns

@AmbientWalking Год назад

Love everything about this video. I am very grateful that you are making such great content and sharing it with everyone.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Really appreciate that, thanks so much for the comment!

@mariettawarkentin2799 Год назад

I have been wanting to visit the Hill Country! This was a great video! ❤️

@C-TOS Год назад

Good to see you two having a getaway. I have been at TX a few times for work. I want to check it out by myself soon.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

It was nice to have a fun getaway like this, I hope you can visit the hill country one of these days

@lisachisum8330 Год назад

Oh my gosh! ALL of it was awesome! Thanks for sharing! God bless!

@Sonny0276 10 месяцев назад

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

@wanderlust62 Год назад

How fun for you and Amy! That last sunset, with the orange reflection on the river was amazing! I hope you got a shot of that. (I'm sure you did!) I had to pause and google that cheese Amy was eating on her salad. I've never heard of it. Looks delicious! Another place to explore. Great tour!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

I took so many pictures haha It was too incredible! Yea, try that cheese, it is hard to go back after you have it haha

@johntiefel4248 Год назад

Well I stand correted on this video. I really appreciate your work.

@FacesintheStone 9 месяцев назад

Super cool, thanks for taking us along. 👍🗿😎

@stephbrandenburg9957 9 месяцев назад

Those hikes are past me! Thank you for taking that on!

@thegenxkid646 Год назад

Thanks for the vid. Love your channel. I was in hill country today and your vid helped me decide on some things to do. Padernales Falls was awesome and the peach cobbler and cider at Das Peach Haus was amazing. So much cinnamon….and I approve too!!! Thanks again. 😎

@maxrayman Год назад

Another great Vid, we always enjoy em

@kim-andresandnes5749 Год назад

Always a joy watching these amazing trips 👌😁

@marcielynn4886 Месяц назад

I live on the big island but love to visit there in the spring to visit family.

@gorrdd Год назад

Great coverage of both known and unknown spots to visit!😊 Gord

@44Mag Год назад

The Pacific War Museum also has an outdoor section where they do a short battle reenactment. It is only on certain days and hours though. Worth the watch... (At least they had this on my last trip there)

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Oh wow, bummer I missed that!

@jstducky09 Год назад

From an Orange County resident, I too love Salt Like. When I visited Austin, I went out to Driftwood as well. Bought extra BBQ to bring home. I've asked people visiting the area to stop at the airport to bring me their bbq sauce and rub as well. Great choice!

@rickdewitt600 9 месяцев назад

The sunset shots were great!

@kymhambleton1004 Год назад

You do such a great job with your videos. We are going to Albuquerque and Big Bend after watching your video with you and Pop! Thank you!

@rephaelrechitzky9763 Год назад

Thank you Josh. It was a super nice trip.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@frankiefordham Год назад

So crazy! We live in Drip and can't believe you were here! We thought for sure you were going to hit Jacob's well. We loved this video a little extra

@dftns19 Год назад

I've had this area on my list of places I have never been but want to visit and I think your video just put me over the edge on planning a trip. Probably wait for the fall or next spring at this point though. Great video!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

No problem! Yea, don't go in the summer it will be way too hot and humid

@mariaadams6743 Год назад

The war reenactment in Fredericksburg is amazing, definitely check it out next time!

@CoffeyBrew Год назад

I recently went to a family's wedding in Dripping Springs and had a chance to visit Reimer's Ranch park. It was a beautiful place!

@JohnDoe-xk8iy Год назад

I'm in Houston so I visit all these areas quite often during the year, enough to get bored lol Yet your video is making me want to visit it this weekend.

@essietangle9931 Год назад

Glad you enjoyed our state with your friends! Best of all is Wildseeds.

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

It was an amazing place to spend a few days for sure!

@rockseb07 Год назад

I went to that part of Texas the last month, and after watching your video I discover the name of the flowers along the I-35. Also I find out new places to see my next time there.

@veronica0008 9 месяцев назад

Dallas girl here, love your this awesome video. I love the hill country always great to see videos of the hill country……… one question though - where did Amy get her sunglasses? I love love love them.

@ThroughMyLens 9 месяцев назад

She said they are these from Amazon - amzn.to/3Z13V2T

@juliamarple3785 Месяц назад

Wow.

@CEEVM Год назад

Great videos ! Watching from Melbourne Australia. You have a great speaking style - so much so I often let your videos run on play all while doing chores around the house. You Tubers who use AI voices I will never give my time to. Keep it up ! 👏🏼 Having never been to the US I’m enjoying the high quality imagery too. Especially Utah - fabulous

@abdelbenalioua4591 4 месяца назад

Très belle vidéo Merci beaucoup

@crazy_spirit_of_a_life529 Год назад

Fabuleux

@starrslavik5118 Год назад

Like Hamilton pool and look forward to visiting it one day

@lisabeal6283 Год назад

I really enjoy your videos!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Thanks so much!

@airtechmech6681 Год назад

I never saw the Pedernales Falls so low. We used to go there and walk out to the falls where the water would flow at about six inches deep all the time. At the bottom the rock turned up and it would launch you up and out into the pool. That was one of the main reasons to go there. Apparently, some people would do that who weren't good enough swimmers and there were drownings. There are whirlpools. There is also a split in the rocks downstream about 10 feet wide where tubing or rafting was fun. A little rough on a tube because the water was moving fast through there. Now they don't allow swimming there. The water looks very low!

@hikingwithjackieboy Год назад

Cool video thank you for sharing

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

No problem, thanks for watcing!

@hikingwithjackieboy Год назад

@@ThroughMyLens you're welcome

@farrahfauste1664 Год назад

The Burnt Ends at Salt Lick are my fav 🤤

@nm4523 Год назад

Love your Adventures........

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@kelvinlam220 Год назад

well done, thx

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@artsheart Год назад

Great job y’all. Even though we have property near Llano, about 16 miles from Fredericksburg I did not know many of the restaurants. Plan to take my wife to see Blake the Rhino and sip some great Texas wines. Thanks!

@ThroughMyLens Год назад

So awesome that we could show you a few spots. Really loved our time there, such a beautiful area!