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Gillespie County

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Fredricksburg

Fredricksburg was settled by immigrant families from Germany in 1846, led by John O. Meusebach. Although the settlement was on the Comanche frontier, the Meusebach-Comanche Treaty of the following year…

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Cities

Cities in Gillespie County

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Luckenbach

Settled in 1850 by German pioneers, the tiny hamlet of Luckenbach remained obscure until it…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Stonewall

The Central Texas village of Stonewall located on U.S. 290 west of Austin was established…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Sep
11–13
Oktoberfest
Fredricksburg
Nov
22
Christmas Tree Lighting & Evening Ranch Tours
Stonewall