#texas-hill-country

#texas-hill-country

Located just 24 miles southwest of Austin, Driftwood is a road trip-worthy spot beyond the barbecue. Here, you can sip award-winning wines in the heart of the Texas Hill Country AVA, tour a sotol distillery, and rest up in some of the cutest accommodations around.

Stretching roughly 23 miles, Lake LBJ is a constant-level lake fed by the Colorado River, offering a markedly different experience from its flashier neighbor to the east. While Austin's Lake Travis has earned a reputation as a party hub, Lake LBJ feels like its calmer, more refined counterpart-unhurried, scenic, and refreshingly serene. From the water, the views unfold effortlessly: sunlight glinting off the water's surface, shoreline homes tucked among the hills, and quiet coves that invite you to slow down. A boat tour makes it easy to take it all in-no effort required beyond sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying the view.

"Chef Crenn is an extraordinary talent with a rare ability to draw out the essence of every ingredient," said Mark Harmon, developer of Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country. "Together, we'll elevate Fredericksburg's identity as a leading wine and culinary destination with experiences that feel local, inspired, and enduring."

As the sun went down over Kerrville, Texas, the water in the Guadalupe River was just four inches deep; however, by 4:03 A.M., it was nearing twenty-two feet.