Marble Falls, Burnet on list of top travel destinations from Austin
Janie H. Pace Special To The Highlander
Friday, September 17, 2021
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Austin is a logical starting point for these … unique Hill Country day trips:
• Blanco
An hour west of Austin, Blanco‘s County Courthouse square hosts market days, fall festivals, cook-offs, and multi-generational family fun. Blanco State Park parallels a mile-long stretch of spring-fed river where you can cool off with a canoe or kayak cruise and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Old 300 BBQ serves terrific barbecue, referring to Stephen F. Austin’s original 300 land grants that settled early Texas. The Stevie Ray Vaughan burger pays tribute to a famous Texas musician and his
• Marble Falls
Marble Falls, 58 miles northwest of Austin, is all things Hill Country with breweries, wineries, galleries, boating, hiking and kayaking (in and around the community).