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Order a flight of six artisan beers at Pecan Street Brewery in Johnson City. Staff photo by JoAnna Kopp

Breweries and beer gardens in the Highland Lakes

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Find a new favorite craft brew. Check out these breweries and beer gardens in the Highland Lakes. Many serve food to go along with the handcrafted beers.

January 13, 2026

Events, See

Go wild for STEM: Science Mill exhibit explores biomimicry

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Maci Cottingham

The Science Mill in Johnson City is getting a little “wild” with a new exhibit that blends the wonders of nature and science into an engaging adventure for all ages. The limited-time STEM in the Wild, open from Oct. 1 Read more…

September 30, 2025

Outdoors, See

Take a wild ride at Exotic Resort Zoo

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Dakota Morrissiey

You don’t realize how big a camel is until one walks up to you and asks for something to eat. The Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City prides itself on experiences like this, bringing guests up close to a friendly Read more…

June 16, 2025

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The wild world of Reptilandia

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101 Staff

Rattlesnakes. Komodo dragons. Anacondas. Chameleons. Crocodiles. Cobras. These are usually some of the first creatures to slither and crawl their way into our childhood imaginations, but we rarely get a chance to see them in the flesh. Enter Reptilandia. This Read more…

January 10, 2024

The Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Johnson City boasts a collection of 80 motorcycles consisting of makes and models that span almost 90 years of manufacturing from around the world. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey

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Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum a ride into the past

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Dakota Morrissiey

Motorcycles conjure thoughts of adventure, speed, fun, and even danger, but how did these dual-wheeled, maniacal machines ride into the American mythos? The Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Johnson City compiles the history of motorcycling in America and showcases some Read more…

July 4, 2022