Other things to do while visiting Buck Horn Ranch
Fredericksburg
About Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg's history dates back to the town's founding in 1846 when the first German settlers arrived in the Texas Hill Country. Throughout its 175 years of history, the area has been home to several figures that have shaped the history of the world.
Top 5 Wineries:
William Chris Vineyards
Lost Draw Cellars
AB Astris
French Connection Wines
Calais Winery
Places to eat:
Woerner Warehouse
Cabernet Grill
Granite house lounge
Sunset Grill
Alla Campagna
*Distance from Buck Horn Ranch: 1 hr (59 miles)
Llano
Llano is the “Deer Capital of Texas” and so much more! it also offers plenty of scenic beauty, several ways to enjoy the outdoors, live music, equestrian events, and tasty food. There are many attractions in Llano that should be added to your Texas travel bucket list. In Llano, you can tour a historic courthouse, attend rodeos and bull rides at the Llano Events Center, and much more.
Places to visit:
Enchanted Rock State Natural AreaI
Inks Bridge
LanTex Theatre
Llano County Historical Museum
Llano River
Places to Eat:
Cooper’s Old Time Pit Barbecue
The Barrel House
Fuel Coffee House
Gio’s Italian Restaurant
Tommy’s Mesquite Flamed Pizza
*Distance from Buck horn Ranch: 21 mins (21 miles)
San Saba
Savor the earthy flavors of fresh pecans and the sweet tastes of Texas wine, breathe in the musky aroma of leather in an exotic cowboy boot shop, and listen to the sound of a tranquil river as it flows by. Experience all these sensations when you visit San Saba, a delightful place to visit in the Texas Hill Country.
Things to do:
San Saba River Nature Park
Harry’s Boots
Wedding Oak Winery
Mill Pond Park
The Regency Suspension Bridge
Places to eat:
Pecan House Grill
Napoli’s Italian grill
Agave Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Mama J’s Cafe
Pepperbelly’s Mexican Food
*Distance from Buck Horn Ranch: 12 min (12 miles)
Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas, home of the University of Texas at Austin and gateway to the beautiful Hill Country. As the Live Music Capital of the World, the city has a soundtrack all its own. More than 250 live music venues flourish with rock, indie, pop, Tejano, and more. Top notch restaurants with legendary barbecue and farm-to-table cuisine whet your appetite. Shop in the one-of-a-kind boutiques that line our streets and neighborhoods, or head out to hill country to relax in a world class destination spa. More than 300 days of sunshine lend itself to a refreshing dip in Barton Springs or try stand-up paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake.
Places to eat BBQ:
Terry Blacks Barbecue
Browns Bar-B-Que
Distant Relatives
Sam’s Bar-B-Que
Slab BBQ and Beer
Things to do:
Lady Bird Lake:
Paddle board / rent a boat / rent a kayak
Lake Travis / Boat rental
Spa : milk and honey spa / Fairmont spa
Visit Zilker Park
Visit Mount Bonnell
Visit a true Texas honky tonk
Tour the capital
Stroll South Congress
*Distance from Buck Horn Ranch: 1 hr 47 min (96 miles)
San Antonio
San Antonio is a vibrant and diverse city full of fantastic historical sites, spectacular museums, vast public parks, and more. Discover life in the Alamo City’s earliest days at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, play a round of golf at one of the best public courses in Texas, and then browse one of the city’s many unique art galleries. Of course, no visit is complete without spending some time eating at a local restaurant and strolling along the San Antonio River Walk. There are plenty of things to see and do while in San Antonio, so check out our list of attractions in San Antonio to see just what this city has to offer.
Things to do:
San Antonio river walk
Visit the alamo
San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio zoo / sea world /sea life san Antonio / six flags
Visit hopscotch museum
Watch the san Antonio spurs
Witte museum
Places to eat:
Smoke Shack
La Fonda
Domingo Restaurant
Bliss
Biga on the banks
Distance from Buck Horn Ranch: 2 hrs. 9 min (128 miles)
