Celebrating Great Years!


Celebrating Great Years!


Central Texas South

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If you are looking for a weekend getaway or a perfect place to spend your next vacation, take a look at this visitors' guide showing the beautiful Central Texas South area.  Millions of people a year enjoy the beautiful country hillside scenery, gentle lake breezes, and the laid back atmosphere.  Visitors are able to temporarily forget about the city traffic and noise, and any other problems. The peaceful Central Texas South golden triangle area is the perfect place to get away from it all.



Texaplex map

The Texaplex was a term coined by David Winans to describe the area from Dallas to Houston to San Antonio. It is also known as the Texas Triangle. Central Texas South roughly comprises the southwest corner of the triangle. The rapidly-growing Austin metroplex is also within the Central Texas South area. Most of the Highland Lakes area and the Hill Country are in Central Texas South.

Looking for a great place to retire or own a vacation home? You have found the right place to look. This is also a great place for Winter Texans to spend the winter.

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The area is the "heart of antique shopping." Every town has antiques, gifts, clothing, jewelry, art and more that will appeal to the touring visitor.

Many towns have scheduled
"Market Days" every month.

Fayetteville Courthouse 

View Historical Buildings
This region was the birthplace of the Republic of Texas and Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred. As you are driving around the back roads, through the towns and rural areas, you will see hundreds of authentic, historic places that appear today as they did in the 1800's.  In the spring time, you will see beautiful bluebonnets along the countryside.

Fayette Lake

Want to do some fishing?
The fishing is great on Texas lakes, rivers, and ponds.  Whether you are fishing for striped bass, white bass, catfish or other fish, you will enjoy fishing in the area.  Fishing guides are available on some lakes to help you catch your limit.

Whether you are exploring the hills, shopping, visiting historic museums and buildings, boating, swimming, fishing, or just enjoying the beautiful scenery, you will have plenty to do in the Central Texas South golden triangle.   Join in the many festivals, concerts, painted churches tours, Lickskillet Days, and a multitude of other activites that are scheduled every year.  It is a great place to vacation and an even greater place to live!


 

Lodging

 

 
 
Canyon Lake Cabins | Summit Vacation & RV Resort | New Braunfels TX

Canyon Lake Cabins | Summit Vacation & RV Resort | New Braunfels TX

on the Guadalupe River

Cabin Rentals, Vacation Rentals and RV Park located on the Guadalupe River 4 miles from Canyon Lake and a short drive to New Braunfels, TX. This scenic Texas Hill Country Resort provides the perfect vacation destination to enjoy Guadalupe River tubing, mini-golf, pools, hot tubs, playgrounds, sand volleyball and resort amenities. Also a perfect Canyon Lake venue and event space for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events.

 
Agarita Creek Farms Cabin Rentals

Agarita Creek Farms Cabin Rentals

Fredericksburg, TX

You will love these cabins only a short drive to tourist shopping in Fredericksburg. You have an opportunity to enjoy life on the farm and tourism, too, at these delightful log cabins. Walk the trails and enjoy the beauty and wildlife at the farm.

 
Barons CreekSide

Barons CreekSide

Fredericksburg, TX

THE romantic getaway on the only vineyard in town! 26 tree covered, rolling acres with two creeks. Only 3 minutes from the shopping on Main Street in Fredericksburg. Choose one of the famous Swiss Log Cabins or one of the 2 or 3 bedroom houses. Enjoy our own wine bar / live music venue "The Club" on site.

 
Roddy Tree Ranch

Roddy Tree Ranch

Guadalupe River between Ingram and Hunt, TX

Our unique Hill Country Resort features one of a kind Texas Hill Country Vacation Rentals, Cabins and Cottages nestled among some of the most beautiful scenery in Texas. Our Hill Country Getaway is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country along the tranquil Guadalupe River between Ingram and Hunt, TX.

 
 
 
Kingsland Cozy Cottage

Kingsland Cozy Cottage

Kingsland, TX

Charming cottage on nine private lots with no close neighbors. One bedroom with new Q Helix mattress. Two baths, shower, and bubbly tub. Fully furnished kitchen, linens for bed and bath. Trundle sofa in living adds two twin beds. Living room overlooks East deck. Fireplace, pergola, covered porch. Stained glass windows in living and bedroom. Visit our built-with-love artistic home of 12 years (we live elsewhere now) and receive one complimentary on-site massage by LMT with 23 years experience.

 
 
 
Blue Cove Lake House

Blue Cove Lake House

Lake LBJ - Granite Shoals

This beautiful lake home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, boat dock with electric lift, jet ski ramps, swimming/fishing dock, hammock, 165 feet of waterfront, 2 underwater fishing lights, palm trees, and beautiful lake views to the open water of Lake LBJ.

 
Llanorado Lodge

Llanorado Lodge

Lake LBJ - Kingsland, TX

Eight cabins at this lakeside resort await you. Located in Kingsland, Texas within walking distance of downtown. Covered boat docks for your boat, an all-weather fishing house, bait sales and more.

 
Sunset Point on Lake LBJ

Sunset Point on Lake LBJ

Lake LBJ just west of Marble Falls, TX

Large RV Park on Lake LBJ just west of Marble Falls, Texas in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

 


 

Fishing Guides

 

 

Lake Buchanan

 
Jacob's Striper Guide Service

Jacob's Striper Guide Service

Lake Buchanan

A Trip To Remember! Guided Fishing Trips for Striper on Lake Buchanan in Burnet TX. Catch Striper, Hybrids, and White Bass starting at $400 for a half-day trip.

 
Ray's Striper Fishing Guide Service

Ray's Striper Fishing Guide Service

Lake Buchanan

You can count on Ray Williamson to provide you with everything you need to catch stripers. He enjoys guiding novice and experienced fishermen alike on Lake Buchanan in the beautiful Hill Country of Central Texas and teaching novice fisherman how to find the big ones and catch them.

 
Rhino Brothers Guide Service

Rhino Brothers Guide Service

Lake Buchanan

Welcome to Rhino Brothers Outdoors. We look forward to accommodating you on a great fishing trip on Lake Buchanan. Your guide Chris Reinhardt has over 40 years of experience on these waters and will put you on some fish. We have top of the line technology and equipment to give you the best opportunity to catch fish. Give us a call at 512-716-9395 and we'll get you booked for a great experience on beautiful Lake Buchanan.

 


 

Boat Rentals

 

Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina

Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina

Horseshoe Bay, TX

Whether you're looking for a jet ski, fishing boat, a boat for water skiing or tubing, or a pontoon boat that will hold 10 people, Lake LBJ Yacht Club & Marina has it all. They also have boat slip rentals, cabins, and a restaurant. Check them out!

 


 

Wedding Venues

 

Barons CreekSide

Barons CreekSide

Fredericksburg, TX

THE romantic getaway on the only vineyard in town! 26 tree covered, rolling acres with two creeks. Only 3 minutes from the shopping on Main Street in Fredericksburg. Choose one of the famous Swiss Log Cabins or one of the 2 or 3 bedroom houses. Enjoy our own wine bar / live music venue "The Club" on site.

 
Comanche Country Ranch

Comanche Country Ranch

Lockhart, TX

Live the Old West experience! CCR is not only a 130-acre working cattle ranch; it has a full-size Old Western Town with a saloon and chapel, perfect for Weddings, birthdays, and other events. The hotel and bunkhouse are available for nightly stays, plus the RV spaces make it great for family reunions too.

 


 

Music Venues

 

Barons CreekSide

Barons CreekSide

Fredericksburg, TX

THE romantic getaway on the only vineyard in town! 26 tree covered, rolling acres with two creeks. Only 3 minutes from the shopping on Main Street in Fredericksburg. Choose one of the famous Swiss Log Cabins or one of the 2 or 3 bedroom houses. Enjoy our own wine bar / live music venue "The Club" on site.

 


 

Restaurants

 

Terry Black's Barbecue

Terry Black's Barbecue

Austin, Dallas, and Lockhart, TX

Smoking authentic Central Texas barbecue 24/7 in three cities across Texas. We're famous for our giant Beef Ribs, juicy Brisket, and homemade sides like Mac-N-Cheese and Green Beans. Barbecue so delicious, it landed us a spot in Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ joints. Locals love us and tourists keep coming back for more.

 
The Original Black's BBQ

The Original Black's BBQ

Austin, Lockhart, New Braunfels, and San Marcos, TX

We are the oldest bbq restaurant in Texas always owned by the same family. Since our humble beginnings in the little town of Lockhart, TX, our family has pioneered and perfected true Texas barbecue. Today, five generations of Black's have made it possible to serve over 50 million guests from around the world. Four locations in central Texas to serve you: Lockhart, the BBQ Capital of Texas, Austin, San Marcos, and New Braunfels.

 
El Rey Crawfish and Oyster Bar & Nightclub

El Rey Crawfish and Oyster Bar & Nightclub

Lockhart, TX

We specialize in world-renowned New Orleans Style Seafood. We serve a wide variety of fresh and flavorful seafood dishes such as fish, shrimp, crab, crawfish, octopus, and oysters. Join us for some of the best seafood around, you will not be disappointed!

 
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

Lockhart, TX

Bienvenidos! Come visit us in Lockhart, Texas for the best Mexican food around. We offer a great variety of Mexican, Tex-Mex, and American food. Our Margaritas and mixed drinks are a must-try. Come dine with us today, you will not be disappointed.

 
Kreuz Market

Kreuz Market

Lockhart, TX

A Lockhart legacy — Kreuz Market brings the smoke with over a century of flavor. Our world-famous Texas BBQ is smoked to perfection over our post oak wood-fired pits. Today, we still prepare prized cuts of meat the same way we have for generations. Tradition has never tasted so good. Let's eat!

 
Riley's Pit BBQ

Riley's Pit BBQ

Lockhart, TX

Riley started in the barbecue business as a teenager, selling fire wood to barbecue joints in central Texas along with his dad. He learned the barbecue end of the business from two great men, A.W.Reid in Luling and Floyd Wilhelm in Lockhart, before striking out on his own.

 
Smitty's Market

Smitty's Market

Lockhart, TX

My dad, Edgar A. "Smitty" Schmidt, started working for the Kreuz family at the age of 13. He bought Kreuz Market in 1848. My family and I grew up at this pit. Today our family still tends that same fire in that same 1924 building at Smitty's Market in downtown Lockhart. We invite you to drop by! ~Nina Schmidt Sells

 


Vacation Rentals

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and RV Spaces are needed.

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