Day & Weekend Trips in Texas

fhinner · 04-06-2007, 03:52 PM

Hi Guys,

looking for suggestions of cool trips in and around Austin. There are a couple of favorite routes we like to take going out east of I35 through Georgetown up to Saledo. The little art galleries are pretty nice, but the choices for restaurants and drinks are fairly limited.

We also like the trip out to Frederiksburg with some stops at wine yards. Any cool routes the Stewie feels good on backroads to San Antonio or over the Devils Backbone? Any good trips out of state or down to the coast?

Anything appreciated and always looking for like minded stewie drivers.

Thanks, Franz

bjurasz · 04-06-2007, 11:19 PM

Salado is cool. The nice way to Fredricksburg is to head out 1431 from Cedar Park to Marble Falls, then south on 281 to Johnson City. I've never been further west than Marble Falls but the road might still be fun.

Java · 04-07-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fhinner

Hi Guys,

looking for suggestions of cool trips in and around Austin. There are a couple of favorite routes we like to take going out east of I35 through Georgetown up to Saledo. The little art galleries are pretty nice, but the choices for restaurants and drinks are fairly limited.

We also like the trip out to Frederiksburg with some stops at wine yards. Any cool routes the Stewie feels good on backroads to San Antonio or over the Devils Backbone? Any good trips out of state or down to the coast?

Anything appreciated and always looking for like minded stewie drivers.

Thanks, Franz

Just stay out of Rockdale, those crooks ticketed myself and 3 other cars for speeding when the only person speeding was the last car as he was trying to close the gap.

100 mile loop is really nice. Lot's of good drives in hill country area outside Fredricksburg.

The drive through Bastrop state park is also pretty nice.

Just google the Austin area and then map out a nice drive in the hill country.

bjurasz · 04-07-2007, 02:25 PM

Java, any details on that 100 mile loop? Thanks.

fhinner · 04-07-2007, 08:41 PM

Hi Bjurasz,

tried that one, I love the drive out 71 and then going through Spicewood, hit the winery and off to Fredericksburg. The 100 mile loop would be interesting.... Bastrop ha... just went to lost pines resort and took the backroad. Nice golfing but the back road was a little to bumpy...

Found last weekend a nice drive down to San Marcos through Lockhart (great BBQ if you are a fan).

Thanks again for the suggestions,
Franz

Java · 04-09-2007, 07:01 AM

100 Mile Loop is a great drive but it takes a bit to get out there as it is outside Leakey. You can drive it either direction since it is a loop, but start out in Leakey and take:

Hwy 336 to Hwy 41
Hwy 41 to Hwy 335
Hwy 335 to Hwy 337

337 takes you back into Leakey. It is one of the best set of roads in the central texas area.

It's also pretty close to Hunt Texas which is where the Stone Henge replica is located. The area around there is very scenic.

bjurasz · 04-09-2007, 07:51 AM

Thanks Java, I need to try that trip out. I see that is near Lost Maples State Park. Anyone been there?

fhinner · 04-12-2007, 07:47 PM

Java, thanks. Sounds really interesting, will try that out. So I take it you get around, thought your form Jousey. Let me know when your down her again and I buy you a beer.

Ciao, Franz

bjurasz · 04-12-2007, 08:06 PM

Here's hoping this map link actually works.

Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic

Java Junky · 04-13-2007, 04:05 AM

fhin, it appears that there's a new Java in town.
One's obviously familiar with your neck'a the woods n' d'udda's from Joisey.
It appears we godda Java North n' a Java South.
Welcome aboard Java.
Be well.
N' I guess I'd better start signin' off as Java Junky
(Ummmm-m-m-m . . . did someone mention beer?)

fhinner · 04-13-2007, 09:12 AM

Did not catch that one and just assumed it would be you Java Junky.... anywho the offer for a beer is open to the both of you. <b> Franz

Swingle1 · 04-13-2007, 09:24 AM

If you find a route you like, keep me posted. Might be worth a drive down from Dallas.

Chrisbert · 06-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Take hwy 29 West of Marble Falls out toward Lake Buchanan. Hit the Fall Creek Winery in Tow, work your way around the north / west end of Lake Buchanan and down into Canyon of the Eagles park. Or, from Buchanan Dam head toward Llano and then onto Fredericksburg that way.

One major word of advice - keep your eyes peeled for Deer. Anytime of the day they will strut down the road out there.

04-06-2007, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
fhinner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 81	Day & Weekend Trips in Texas Hi Guys, looking for suggestions of cool trips in and around Austin. There are a couple of favorite routes we like to take going out east of I35 through Georgetown up to Saledo. The little art galleries are pretty nice, but the choices for restaurants and drinks are fairly limited. We also like the trip out to Frederiksburg with some stops at wine yards. Any cool routes the Stewie feels good on backroads to San Antonio or over the Devils Backbone? Any good trips out of state or down to the coast? Anything appreciated and always looking for like minded stewie drivers. Thanks, Franz

04-13-2007, 04:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,927	fhin, it appears that there's a new Java in town. One's obviously familiar with your neck'a the woods n' d'udda's from Joisey. It appears we godda Java North n' a Java South. Welcome aboard Java. Be well. N' I guess I'd better start signin' off as Java Junky (Ummmm-m-m-m . . . did someone mention beer?) __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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04-06-2007, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Salado is cool. The nice way to Fredricksburg is to head out 1431 from Cedar Park to Marble Falls, then south on 281 to Johnson City. I've never been further west than Marble Falls but the road might still be fun.

04-07-2007, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Java, any details on that 100 mile loop? Thanks.

04-07-2007, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
fhinner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 81	Hi Bjurasz, tried that one, I love the drive out 71 and then going through Spicewood, hit the winery and off to Fredericksburg. The 100 mile loop would be interesting.... Bastrop ha... just went to lost pines resort and took the backroad. Nice golfing but the back road was a little to bumpy... Found last weekend a nice drive down to San Marcos through Lockhart (great BBQ if you are a fan). Thanks again for the suggestions, Franz

04-09-2007, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	100 Mile Loop is a great drive but it takes a bit to get out there as it is outside Leakey. You can drive it either direction since it is a loop, but start out in Leakey and take: Hwy 336 to Hwy 41 Hwy 41 to Hwy 335 Hwy 335 to Hwy 337 337 takes you back into Leakey. It is one of the best set of roads in the central texas area. It's also pretty close to Hunt Texas which is where the Stone Henge replica is located. The area around there is very scenic.

04-09-2007, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Thanks Java, I need to try that trip out. I see that is near Lost Maples State Park. Anyone been there?

04-12-2007, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
fhinner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 81	Java, thanks. Sounds really interesting, will try that out. So I take it you get around, thought your form Jousey. Let me know when your down her again and I buy you a beer. Ciao, Franz

04-12-2007, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Here's hoping this map link actually works. Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic

04-13-2007, 09:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
fhinner Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 81	Did not catch that one and just assumed it would be you Java Junky.... anywho the offer for a beer is open to the both of you. <b> Franz

04-13-2007, 09:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 238	If you find a route you like, keep me posted. Might be worth a drive down from Dallas.

06-10-2007, 01:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chrisbert Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Take hwy 29 West of Marble Falls out toward Lake Buchanan. Hit the Fall Creek Winery in Tow, work your way around the north / west end of Lake Buchanan and down into Canyon of the Eagles park. Or, from Buchanan Dam head toward Llano and then onto Fredericksburg that way. One major word of advice - keep your eyes peeled for Deer. Anytime of the day they will strut down the road out there.