Things To Do In The Texas Hill Country

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Middle Creek Cabin is the ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure. Spend your days wine tasting at a local vineyard, or shopping, eating good food and listening to Texas country music at one of the nearby historical towns. If a nature experience is what you're looking for, head to a nearby state park to relax or explore.

Centrally located on HWY-290, the cabin is a short drive to the Texas Wine Trail, local distilleries, state parks, and destination cities of Wimberly, Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs, Johnson City and more. To help make the most of your stay at our cabin, we've put together a list of the top things to do and best places to eat in the Texas Hill Country.

  • Grape growing on vine with sun peaking through leaves

    Wineries

    There are approximately 30 wineries located near the cabin between Johnson City and Fredericksburg, and over 100 wineries and vineyards in the Texas Hill Country.

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  • Bicycles leaning against a "biergarten" sign and flower box containing colorful flowers.

    Fredericksburg

    Located just 10 miles from the cabin, Fredericksburg, TX is a charming town known for its German heritage, wineries, German cuisine and historic buildings.

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  • Small old wooden building, sign reads U.S. post office, with large oak tree out front.

    Luckenbach

    Luckenbach, TX, where “Everybody’s Somebody.” Made famous by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, the town is home to a historic dance hall, general store and bar. The perfect place to sit under 500-year-old oak trees, relax, and listen to local live music.

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  • Clear blue river lined with limestone rocks and tree covered cliff in background

    Pedernales Falls State Park

    Visit Pedernales Falls State Park, located 15 minutes from the cabin, for a relaxing or adventurous day trip. At the park, you can hike, mountain bike, picnic, bird watch and ride horses. On Pedernales River, you can swim, wade, tube or fish.

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  • Texas state flag on a flag pole. Background is a blue sky.

    Johnson City

    Johnson City, TX is in the heart of the Hill Country just 10 minutes away from the cabin. This small town, well-known for its famous resident Lyndon B. Johnson, offers shopping in its beautiful town square, local restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries. Every winter the city hosts a spectacular light show.

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  • White golf ball on green grass rolling into a hole. A person putting stands in the background.

    Golfing

    The Hill Country has a wonderful variety of Golf Courses, all within a short distance from the cabin. Two of our personal favorites are Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco and Quicksand at Woodcreek in Wimberly.

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 Tom & Becky’s Recommendations

The Texas Hill Country is filled with great restaurants, distilleries and breweries for you to discover. Here is a list of our favorites near the cabin!

Distilleries & Breweries Nearby

The best local distilleries and breweries in the Hill Country, all within a 25-minute drive of the cabin.

  • Garrison Brothers Distillery

    Hye, 25 minutes away

  • Andalusia Whiskey Company

    Blanco, 10 minutes away

  • Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery

    Blanco, 12 minutes away

  • Real Ale Brewing Co.

    Blanco, 15 minutes away

  • Treaty Oak Distilling

    Dripping Springs, 25 minutes away

  • Deep Eddy Vodka

    Dripping Springs, 20 minutes away

  • Twisted X Brewing Company

    Dripping Springs, 20 minutes away

  • 12 Fox Beer Co.

    Dripping Springs, 20 minutes away

  • Reck ‘Em Right Brewing Company

    Johnson City, 15 minutes away

  • Pecan Street Brewing

    Johnson City, 15 minutes away

BBQ Restaurants Nearby

Texas is known for its BBQ! Try out our favorite BBQ restaurants nearby.

  • Cooper's BBQ

    Worth the one-hour drive! The best in Texas.
    Llano, 60 minutes away

  • Opie’s BBQ

    Best in the local area; get there before the crowd!
    Spicewood, 37 minutes away

  • Old 300 BBQ

    If you’re headed south, it’s worth it.
    Blanco, 15 minutes away

  • The Salt Lick BBQ

    Popular with the young South Austin crowd.
    Driftwood, 40 minutes away

  • Ronnie’s BBQ

    Close by and pretty darn good!
    Johnson City, 15 minutes away

Mexican Food Restaurants Nearby

Try out our favorite Mexican food restaurants nearby.

  • El Charro

    Johnson City, 15 minutes away

  • El Agave

    Johnson City, 15 minutes away

  • Hacienda El Charro

    Blanco, 15 minutes away

  • El Rey

    Dripping Springs, 12 minutes away

Dining Restaurants Nearby

These restaurants all have good wine selections. Reservations are required so be sure to call ahead.

  • Bryan’s On 290

    It’s hard to believe you can get this kind of food in Johnson City. Make a reservation, they fill up fast!
    15 minutes away

    300 E Main St, Johnson City, TX 78636
    (830) 868-2424

  • Tillie’s

    Great food and even better surroundings. Ask how they moved the building from Vietnam to TX.
    15 minutes away

    3509 Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
    (512) 894-2633

  • Uptown Blanco

    On the town square, worth the stop if you are in the area.
    13 minutes away

    317 Main St, Blanco, TX 78606
    (830) 833-0738

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