Texas Hill Country could be one of the best kept secrets in the United States. People who take it in all agree Texas Hill Country is an American treasure. Everybody seems to have a slightly different description of what the Hill Country is. Some say it is a series of rolling hills that is characterized by some of the most vibrant colors found in the county. Others are taken in more by the romanticism of the slightly rugged hills and the charm of its small towns. Still others are most fascinated by, its karst geography. Yes, I said "karst". A rarely used word in our language that describes an area of irregular limestone, home to many sinks, ravines, fissures, caverns, and underground streams. Now use it in a sentence. "Texas Hill Country is ‘karst’." No matter how you describe it: colorful, romantic, or "karst" Texas Hill Country is place to see.
The undeniable beauty is only one reason Texas Hill Country is a perfect place for group travel. The Hill Country has so many places to visit and different scenes that it has something to accommodate any individual taste within a traveling group.
Perhaps the best launching point for a group trip into the Texas Hill Country is Austin, Texas. The western suburbs of Austin is the key gateway to the views present in the Hill Country. Proximity is not the only reason Austin is a terrific choice as a home base for your Hill Country experience. For Austin is a unique experience in and of itself. We do not have the space to describe it properly here, but this little big city situated on the Colorado River is one of the most exciting in the nation- a college town with a musical and artistic bent. Austin presents many reasons to come back to your hotel after your serene days exploring the Texas Hill Country.
When you do get out of the great city of Austin and into the Hill Country the main activity should be exploring the terrain. As for specific destinations, here are four places perfect for group travel to Texas Hill Country:
Enchanted Rock- an icon of the Texas Hill Country. A granite dome that is as beautiful as it is rugged
Lost Maples- visit Lost Maples in October and November to see some of the most vibrant foliage this side of New England
Inner Space Cavern- no trip to Texas Hill Country would be complete without a trip to one of the many caverns. This one has saber tooth tiger remains. In the hot Texas sun, seeing that puts an interesting twist on any day
Wild Life Ranch- they call themselves "African Safari, Texas Style". They literally have a Rhino here. Seeing a Rhino in the wild in Texas? Yes, please
Looks like group travel to Texas Hill Country is a secret that is getting out. Shhhh.
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