Blanco Riverside - Fun Activities

Blanco Riverside

Bar & Grille, Cabins & RV Park

18 Main Street, Blanco, TX 78606

Office & RV Reservations: 830-833-0400 • Cabin Reservations: 1-866-427-8374

Toll-free: 1-800-coming soon!

info@BlancoRiverside.com • www.BlancoRiverside.com

FUN ACTIVITIES

There is so much to do and see while staying at Blanco Riverside!

We know how important it is to you to balance relaxation and fun activities, and that is just what we provide.
Enjoy picnicking under huge oaks along the Blanco River, watch a major event on Big Screen TV, spend time laying around enjoying a nice quiet day under the shade trees
or take a swim in the River, or go canoeing, fishing or hiking at Blanco State Park (next door)..

In walking distance is downtown Blanco with our historic Courthouse and Market Square, with restaurants and shopping.

And with cities like Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg and historical Johnson City so near,
you can pack up and take a day trip and get back to Blanco Riverside in time for a good home cooked meal.

Our extensive resort facility makes a great place to walk and observe nature at the same time. We often see deer, rabbits, and many variety of birds. We have many outdoor tables to enjoy throughout the Resort to have your own picnic in the shade of our huge Oak trees.

Blanco Riverside is in a great central location for visiting all the Texas Hill Country attractions!

See our Web Links page (see tab above) for a comprehensive listing of local attractions
(including detailed descriptions, phone numbers, web addresses and directions).
Here are a few highlights of day trip activities:

Local Wildflowers

Hill Country Lavender Farms: With more than 10 Lavender farms in the immediate area, there is much to see. On Saturdays, during blooming season which usually lasts from mid-May until the end of June, many of the farms are open to the public. In addition, visitors can buy such items as dried lavender buds, lavender plants, lavender books, sachets and soap. Click: www.blancolavenderfestival.com and www.HillCountryPortal.com/web/jclavender

Texas Hill Country Wildflower Trail: The Texas Hill Country is renowned worldwide for its annual wildflower display. Blanco is one of nine Central Texas communities to create the Texas Hill Country Wildflower Trail. Click: www.HillCountryPortal.com/Hill Country Tourism

Local Lavender Farm

Hill Country Wineries: Visit the many wonderful local vineyards located in the Texas Hill Country. Experience exquisite wines right here in the Lone Star state! Click: www.HillCountryPortal.com/Hill Country Wineries

Hill Country Entertainment: The towns surrounding our Resort are filled with lots of great activities. Here are good places to start looking at the fun stuff: www.HillCountryPortal.com/Hill Country Tourism and www.HillCountryPortal.com/Hill Country Entertainment

River Tubing & Rafting: Nearby in the Guadalupe River area (South Blanco to Canyon Lake) as well as the Frio River area (Medina, Frio, Vanderpool, Leakey, and Garden State Park).

AND OUR NEARBY HILL COUNTRY CITIES & TOWNS:

Austin: Known for its casual and playful nature. Austin is not only the capital but is also the playground of Texas and the "Live Music Capital" great music and entertainment on 6th Street. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes. Visit: Texas State Capital, Governor's Mansion, Texas State Historical Museum, University of Texas and the National Wildflower Research Center. www.ci.austin.tx.us

Blanco: is truly a place to experience... Visit the Blanco State Park, just a stroll away from downtown Blanco. It is the smallest state park in Texas, as well as the only one situated within a city limit. Visit: Historical District, Town Creek Nature Trail, Old Blanco County Courthouse, Blanco State Park and the many lavender farms and stores. www.HillCountryPortal.com www.BlancoChamber.com

Johnson City: Enjoy your visit to Johnson City, Texas, Heart of the Hill Country Arts with several galleries. It's even more fun and beautiful in person! Visit: LBJ National Historical Park, LBJ Boyhood Home, LBJ Ranch (a working ranch), The Texas Ranger Museum, the Exotic Zoo, Texas Hills Vineyard, Pedernales Falls State Park, Wildflower Loop, and 4 lavender farms. www.HillCountryPortal.com

Luckenbach: (830) 997-3224. 1-888-311-8990; 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Stonewall, TX 78624. The history of Luckenbach, along with events that are happening and their favorite pickers, are included on their web site, including Willie, Waylon, and many more. Everybody's somebody in Luckenbach". Web: www.luckenbachtexas.com

Fredericksburg: German heritage and architecture, many excellent restaurants and shops, wineries, Enchanted Rock State Park, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Texas Wildflower Center, and Wildflower Seed Farm.

New Braunfels: Schlitterhahn Water Park, Natural bridge caverns, river tubing.

San Antonio: Now the eighth largest city in the United States, the city has retained its sense of history and tradition, while carefully blending in cosmopolitan progress yet captures the spirit of Texas. Visit: The Alamo, River Walk, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo, Spanish Governor's Palace and The Mission Trail. www.sanantoniocvb.com

And don't forget Marble Falls, The Highland Lakes area, Llano, Stonewall, Albert, , Canyon Lake, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Wimberley, Comfort, Kerrville, Boerne, Greune, Bandera, Medina, Leakey, and more! It is a truly beautiful area. Be sure to check out www.HillCountryPortal.com for lots of info and ideas.

Close to it all: Blanco River, the State Park, Downtown & Hill Country Fun