Amanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Johnson City , Fredericksburg, Blanco
Pecan Street is in the heart of downtown Johnson City and walking distance.
69 locals recommend
Pecan Street Brewing
106 E Pecan DrPecan Street is in the heart of downtown Johnson City and walking distance.
If you are into wine and/or food, especially German food, this is just a 40 minute drive. There is also a huge museum there.
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
If you are into wine and/or food, especially German food, this is just a 40 minute drive. There is also a huge museum there.
If you are in to southern comfort food and pie, this is a great place to eat.
131 locals recommend
Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 US-281If you are in to southern comfort food and pie, this is a great place to eat.
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailWest Henly Boil Shack
U.S. 290Fat Boy Burgers
104 US-281Route 12 Filling Station
31560 Ranch Rd 12Chess Club Cafe
1020 US-281Redbud Cafe
410 4th StOld 300 BBQ
318 4th StBryans On 290
300 E Main StTerry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdSalt lick
18300 Ranch to Market Road 1826Hye Market
10261 U.S. 290Alice's Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh RdTillie's
3509 Creek RdThe decor and food are ✨Amazing✨
Proof and Cooper at The Lumberyard
Great food and a pretty big place so you typically will not wait for a table.
11 locals recommend
Western Edge Kitchen & Cocktails
228 W Main StGreat food and a pretty big place so you typically will not wait for a table.
Proof and Cooper at The Lumberyard
Sightseeing
Not far from the Stone Haus. Go see the town a famous country music song was written about.
177 locals recommend
Luckenbach
Not far from the Stone Haus. Go see the town a famous country music song was written about.
You must have reservations to get in to this amazing place.
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdYou must have reservations to get in to this amazing place.
You have probably not seen any other state park like this one.
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026You have probably not seen any other state park like this one.
If you are up for a beautiful drive and short hike to the top of a huge granite rock, this is a must do.
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
If you are up for a beautiful drive and short hike to the top of a huge granite rock, this is a must do.
Looking for something to wet your whistle and maybe grab a burger? This is a pretty drive and a laid back place. Some nights they have music.
31 locals recommend
Albert Ice House
5435 Ranch Rd 1623Looking for something to wet your whistle and maybe grab a burger? This is a pretty drive and a laid back place. Some nights they have music.
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdYourBikerGang.com
506 Walsh StThe Preserve
650 Doublehorn RdElephant and Giraffe sanctuary.
Looking to cool off?
Ladybird Park has a great pool.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
432 Lady Bird DrLake Travis
Blanco State Park
101 Park Rd 23Canyon Lake
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnJacobs Well
Music scene
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdMercer Street Dancehall
23490 Ranch Rd 12The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveAntone's
305 E 5th StPedernales Falls Trading Post
8947 Ranch Rd 2766Devil's Backbone Tavern
4041 Farm to Market 32Pedernales Falls Trading Post
8947 Ranch Rd 2766City advice
Don't miss
Christmas in Johnson City.
If you love Christmas then you must stay here in between the day after Thanksgiving and New Years Day.
Getting around
Motorcycle Day Trips
There are so many great Hill Country runs for all levels of riders. Three Sisters, Willow City Loop, Devil’s Back Bone, etc. Or ride to Bandera, Luckenbach, Camp Wood, Utopia, Johnson City, Fredricksburg, Albert, etc. Choose your roads: Straight, twisty, or both!