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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Cancon, TX
7 Bluff Cabins is situated along 50 acres of Pecan, Cypress, and Juniper trees on the banks of the Frio River in Concan, Texas. Towering over the property is Seven Bluff itself, a sheer limestone cliff named after the "7" emblazoned on its face. We are sort of the quiet-type around here. We cater to families and friends looking for a good time in our backyard and share the beauty of the Frio River and the surrounding hills.
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.
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.
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.
Smithville, TX
Looking for a quiet, private, peaceful hideaway for the weekend or longer? You will love The Best Little Cabin in Texas, hidden on 300+ acres in the middle of the beautiful Lost Pines of Texas between Smithville and Bastrop, only one hour from Austin.
Lake Buchanan
Captain Fermin Fernandez has been guiding the lake for over 35 years. He is professional but fun and has caught more trophy stripers than any other guide service on Lake Buchanan. Guiding out of a 25-ft twin Honda engines center console, he has ample room and all the necessary equipment for your fishing trip. Look us up on the web at trophystripers.com 512-755-1007
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
Wimberley, TX
Founded in 2020 by local resident Kelly Evers, Kelly's Hill Country BBQ in Wimberley, Texas is THE go-to spot for authentic, low and slow, pit-smoked Central Texas BBQ! You can find our Kelly's Hill Country BBQ food trailer in the middle of Wimberley on Route 12. Or you can just follow that aroma of brisket, ribs, turkey, pulled pork, sausage, and pork belly wafting in the air that will eventually lead you to us. You’ll be glad you did.