Highland Lakes general stores: They’re not just places to buy bait, beer, and gas. We’re talking about borderline-magical locales where strangers become friends, winning lottery tickets are scratched, roosters are venerated, and music fills the air. These rustic rest stops Read more…
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Vine-fresh tomatoes, free-range chicken eggs, and locally raised meat—shop for all this and more at a Highland Lakes farmers market. You might even find crafts. Farmers markets typically crop up in the spring and continue through early fall and offer Read more…
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As iconic as Texas Hill Country peaches are, it might come as a surprise that the peach tree is not native to the Lone Star State — or even Georgia, officially known as the Peach State. Peach trees are believed Read more…
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Interior designer Debbie Cherry has witnessed trends wax and wane throughout her 40-plus years of sprucing up clients’ homes. “What’s kept me interested in my profession is the change,” she said. The Highland Lakes decorator, who has owned One Swanky Read more…
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Shopping at resale stores in the Highland Lakes is like going on a treasure hunt. Each has a unique array of antiques, vintage clothing and jewelry, hard-to-find housewares, and collectible toys and knick-knacks — all at bargain prices. Peruse a plethora Read more…
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You might feel under pressure to find just the right gift for Mom, but it’s actually easier than you think, especially with help from this Mother’s Day Shopping Guide. All moms are different. While some are into fashion and have Read more…
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Save room for dessert! Restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops across the Highland Lakes have plenty of flavorful options to end your meal or just as a treat. You can even have your dessert first — we won’t tell! Check out Read more…
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The Johnson City mural depicts the hallmarks of Hill Country life: longhorns, cowboys, bluebonnets, vineyards, rivers, a stonework courthouse, and, of course, rolling hills. But downtown is packing more than rustic charm. The city center is chock-full of places to Read more…
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Cottonwood Shores and Horseshoe Bay are close neighbors on Lake LBJ and just a few miles down the road from Marble Falls. While only a handful of places to shop and dine can be found in these small communities, they Read more…
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Spanning three counties in the Texas Hill Country, charming Spicewood is situated along Texas 71 and embraces the south shores of Lake Travis. While obvious attractions dot the highway, pockets of beauty, water activities, wineries, and more can be found Read more…
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