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Farther Hill Country Tours: Beyond the LBJ Ranch
Your Personal Introduction to Central Texas
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11:45 depart LBJ Ranch for Fredericksburg option Ever westward . . .
12:00 Fredericksburg Ultra-quaint, picture-perfect German village founded 1846 in the Central Hill Country. Antiques, gift shops, galleries, boutiques, emporiums, octagonal church, Sunday houses, many crafted in native limestone. Marktplatz, Maibaum, Nimitz Museum of the Pacific War, parks.
12:15 Lunch – regional specialty (extra) Traditional Old-World foods, brewpub beer, chocolate factory, bakeries, wines
Wildseed Farms Nation’s largest wildflower plantation with extensive tillage. Purchase wildflower seeds direct from the grower. Butterfly Haus, custom packets, wedding favors, herbs
Becker Vineyards Sample Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, and many other varietals. Handsome stone reception room, lavender fields and products. Grape Stomp in August and September.
Luckenbach Smallest town in Texas (population 3), a Mecca for singers and musicians, with dance hall, post office, country store, saloon, scenic creek-side stroll
Other Options Peach and vegetable stands (in season), Old Railroad Tunnel wildlife preserve, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Comfort bat house, Union Monument, German Free-Thinkers’ district, and still other choices . . .
5:45 Drop off – central city lodging Thank you for a wonderful time!
Rates: $140/adult for LBJ Ranch, Boyhood Home, and Wildflower Center; $185/adult (two-person minimum) includes Fredericksburg option. Discounts available for groups of 4 or more. Guests get all admissions, personalized schedule, maps, and refreshments. Lunch extra.
Reservations: 512/383-TXTX (8989)
Transport: Comfortable and stylish Chevy Suburban, the National Car of Texas
Your host: Known as the Texas Back Roads Scholar since 1976, Howie Richey leads visitors far afield to discover the indigenous from an eclectic, passionate perspective. Hear personal anecdotes and engaging dialogue that you won’t get anywhere else.

See Also the Romance San Antonio excursion!
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