Joy's Guidebook
Wineries and Such
Places to visit such as wineries, breweries, and distilleries
One of our favorites! Family owned and operated, stunning wines, and lovely views. Right next door - you can walk on the road or through the forest. Ask for the discounted wine tasting for Joy and Andrew's guests : )
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Ab Astris Winery
320 Klein RdOne of our favorites! Family owned and operated, stunning wines, and lovely views. Right next door - you can walk on the road or through the forest. Ask for the discounted wine tasting for Joy and Andrew's guests : )
Another favorite of ours, they have wonderful wines and a great atmosphere.
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William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290Another favorite of ours, they have wonderful wines and a great atmosphere.
Delicious wines and great atmosphere! 8 minutes away.
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French Connection Wines
1197 Hye-Albert RdDelicious wines and great atmosphere! 8 minutes away.
Gorgeous atmosphere and great wines about 12 minutes away.
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Signor Vineyards
362 Livesay LnGorgeous atmosphere and great wines about 12 minutes away.
Do yourself a favor and schedule a tasting with pairing. Little bites to go along with the wines...delicious!
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Kuhlman Cellars
U.S. 290Do yourself a favor and schedule a tasting with pairing. Little bites to go along with the wines...delicious!
Fine wines made by a charismatic frenchman named Ben.
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CALAIS Winery
8115 US-290Fine wines made by a charismatic frenchman named Ben.
Rhinory
Interesting concept, fun place with decent wines.
We love this place - have an amazing cocktail in this unexpected speakeasy nearby. They make their own spirits. Make a reservation beforehand or call to make sure you can get in.
The Speakeasy at Salvation Spirits
10091 U.S. 290We love this place - have an amazing cocktail in this unexpected speakeasy nearby. They make their own spirits. Make a reservation beforehand or call to make sure you can get in.
Another great change of pace from wine!
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Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert RdAnother great change of pace from wine!
Vinovium is a great place to sit back and enjoy a glass of great wine. It is family friendly too with lots of outdoor space.
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Vinovium
214 Edmonds AveVinovium is a great place to sit back and enjoy a glass of great wine. It is family friendly too with lots of outdoor space.
Great place to grab a beer and relax under the oak trees. There is a food truck to get food and live music a lot of the time.
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Albert Dance Hall
5435 Ranch Road 1623Great place to grab a beer and relax under the oak trees. There is a food truck to get food and live music a lot of the time.
Off the beaten path with pleasant views and good rosé and pet nat.
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Sandy Road Vineyards
383 Ranch Rd 1320Off the beaten path with pleasant views and good rosé and pet nat.
Winery 7 minutes away with a pretty atmosphere, great wines, and a food menu too!
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Hye Meadow Winery
U.S. 290Winery 7 minutes away with a pretty atmosphere, great wines, and a food menu too!
Great beers and fun place to visit. The restaurant food is good but it is more about the atmosphere and beers : )
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Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290Great beers and fun place to visit. The restaurant food is good but it is more about the atmosphere and beers : )
This place has an incredible vibe. The owners are great and make the best cocktails. They also serve good apps and delicious fancy hot dogs.
Nice N Easy
This place has an incredible vibe. The owners are great and make the best cocktails. They also serve good apps and delicious fancy hot dogs.
Sightseeing
A must visit! Do the self guided driving tour and learn about the life of LBJ. I personally love to run through, it’s about 5 miles total.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
A must visit! Do the self guided driving tour and learn about the life of LBJ. I personally love to run through, it’s about 5 miles total.
Beautiful grounds, another great place to stroll around when the weather is nice.
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Wildseed Farms
100 Legacy DrBeautiful grounds, another great place to stroll around when the weather is nice.
Reservations to the state park can be made in advance. Hike to the top and enjoy the great views!
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Enchanted Rock Summit
Reservations to the state park can be made in advance. Hike to the top and enjoy the great views!
Beautiful state park with hiking trails
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I-Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Beautiful state park with hiking trails
Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town LoopFun place to see live music and hang out
You can pick whatever is seasonal at the moment. You can even pick your own flowers during the summer (one of my favorites!).
Strawberries- February to May
Peaches- May to September
Blackberries- May to June
Flowers - Summer
Pumpkins- September to October
Christmas Trees- November to December
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Jenschke Orchards
8301 US-290You can pick whatever is seasonal at the moment. You can even pick your own flowers during the summer (one of my favorites!).
Strawberries- February to May
Peaches- May to September
Blackberries- May to June
Flowers - Summer
Pumpkins- September to October
Christmas Trees- November to December
Willow City Loop, Texas, USA
Take a drive around here during wildflower season!
Shopping
Quaint country store with samples of jams and salsas. Fresh produce, the peaches are amazing when in season! They also have homemade peach ice cream.
Burg's Corner
15194 US-290Quaint country store with samples of jams and salsas. Fresh produce, the peaches are amazing when in season! They also have homemade peach ice cream.
Go do a free chocolate tasting if you get the chance!
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Chocolates El Rey
42 Ranch Rd 1623Go do a free chocolate tasting if you get the chance!
They have a little bit of everything! If you need milk, medicine, hardware - not far from Casa de la Paz. Closed on Sundays.
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Weinheimer & Son
14462 US-290They have a little bit of everything! If you need milk, medicine, hardware - not far from Casa de la Paz. Closed on Sundays.
Fresh Pickens
58 Ranch Road 1376Cute little store with a little bit of everything to pair with your wine.
Great place to shop for home goods - if you get a chance have coffee next door at The Fairview!
Echo Gallery
Great place to shop for home goods - if you get a chance have coffee next door at The Fairview!
If you enjoy shopping for home goods and antiques, be sure to check out Carol Hicks Bolton. She also has another shop in Fredericksburg called Neighbour which has a more modern twist.
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Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquities
301 S Lincoln StIf you enjoy shopping for home goods and antiques, be sure to check out Carol Hicks Bolton. She also has another shop in Fredericksburg called Neighbour which has a more modern twist.
Food scene
Great seafood and cocktails, excellent service, and live Jazz some nights.
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Martini's Seafood House
107 North Adams StreetGreat seafood and cocktails, excellent service, and live Jazz some nights.
Cozy place for a drink and great food too.
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Chase's Place Cocktails + Kitchen
313 E San Antonio StCozy place for a drink and great food too.
Great coffee! My favorite is the oat milk latte : ) There are also food trucks in the parking lot on the weekends and Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
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Johnson City Coffee Co.
108 W Main StGreat coffee! My favorite is the oat milk latte : ) There are also food trucks in the parking lot on the weekends and Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
Our favorite restaurant by far! Bryan is a very talented chef. 15 minutes from the cabin, great food, wine list, and atmosphere. Make a reservation online because they get busy.
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Bryans On 290
300 E Main StOur favorite restaurant by far! Bryan is a very talented chef. 15 minutes from the cabin, great food, wine list, and atmosphere. Make a reservation online because they get busy.
Nurys Restaurant
714 S Washington StOur favorite casual breakfast place.
Great restaurant, get on the wait list and stroll around or get a coffee next door at Sunday Supply.
Hill & Vine
Great restaurant, get on the wait list and stroll around or get a coffee next door at Sunday Supply.
Great food, and nice houseware shopping right in the same building!
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Vaudeville
230 E Main StGreat food, and nice houseware shopping right in the same building!
Caliche Coffee Bar & Ranch Road Roasters
338 W Main StDelicious coffee!
Great coffee next door to Hill and Vine. You can get on the wait list and have a cup of coffee while you wait : )
Sunday Supply
Great coffee next door to Hill and Vine. You can get on the wait list and have a cup of coffee while you wait : )
Nice classic Texas place for dinner. Extensive Texas wine list.
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Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
2805 S State Hwy 16Nice classic Texas place for dinner. Extensive Texas wine list.
Great Thai food for dine in or take out. They recently opened the restaurant for dine in. Only 8 minutes away from the cabin : )
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Hye Thai
52 Ranch Road 1623Great Thai food for dine in or take out. They recently opened the restaurant for dine in. Only 8 minutes away from the cabin : )
Located inside The Peach Basket in Fredericksburg. They have fresh juices, and my favorite is the golden milk latte.
Frisch Juicerie
334 W Main StLocated inside The Peach Basket in Fredericksburg. They have fresh juices, and my favorite is the golden milk latte.
Our favorite place for coffee in Fredericksburg!
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Caliche Coffee Bar & Ranch Road Roasters
338 W Main StOur favorite place for coffee in Fredericksburg!
Alla Campagna
Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, wine, and cocktails. Make a reservation online.
Tubby's Ice House
318 E Austin StCasual place to eat, good for kids.
La Bergerie
312 E Austin StAmazing place for a glass of wine and light bites
Very close by, with small grocery and wine section and speciality goods. Great gelato and coffee…full disclosure it is a bit pricey.
OroBianco Italian Creamery - Stonewall
Very close by, with small grocery and wine section and speciality goods. Great gelato and coffee…full disclosure it is a bit pricey.
Great place to have lunch or dinner (open for dinner Thurs-Sat). Take a short 30 min drive to Blanco and experience another cute small town.
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Redbud Cafe
410 4th StGreat place to have lunch or dinner (open for dinner Thurs-Sat). Take a short 30 min drive to Blanco and experience another cute small town.