The Texas Hill Nation stretches from the North Facet of San Antonio all the way in which into Austin. With all that house, there’s positive to be one thing particular in there — and it begins with the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Nation Resort and Spa, which affords among the greatest in eating, rest and household enjoyable, and is residence to 2 championship PGA golf programs.
This resort is the entire bundle, bundling attractive, rolling Hill Nation views with experiences for all ages — bars and eating places, water parks and huge open areas. Cibolo Moon affords heightened Tex-Mex fare, whereas 18 Oaks is the place for steak and seafood lovers, Excessive Velocity brings good meals and good sports activities collectively, and FIAMME Pizzeria that may function Neapolitan pizza slated to open this summer season.
There’s heaps to do when you look forward to the dinner hour to roll round. The River Bluff Water Expertise contains lazy rivers, sandy seashores and slides that rival a full-size water park.
The JW affords sufficient diversions to get pleasure from a complete day with out leaving the resort. You might not even need to get out of the water. However if you happen to’re trying to wander a bit additional into the Hill Nation throughout your keep, you’re in luck. This area of Texas has nearly every part you may need, with nice meals, procuring and actions to maintain you busy. So depart your lodge room behind and do some exploring.
Rebecca Creek Distillery
Rebecca Creek Distillery is a hidden gem, snugly located proper off U.S. 281, solely a 15-minute drive from the JW Marriott. It affords a fantastic collection of meals, however the actual bragging level is the distillery tour, the place you may watch its distinctive strategy of chilling specialty whiskeys and vodkas to filter impurities.
26605 Bulverde Street, rebeccacreekdistillery.com
Pan & Espresso
In the event you want a pick-me-up from all of the staycation procuring, eating and lounging, Pan & Espresso within the Stone Oak space is the right spot. It affords scrumptious espresso, sandwiches, tortas and fresh-baked pastries like croissants and conchas.
19298 Stone Oak Parkway, panandcoffeeusa.com
Deutsch Apple Bakery
Voted the very best bakery in Blanco, Deutsch Apple Bakery is understood for its apple pecan cake, pies and different baked items. It’s the right place to cease throughout a Hill Nation day journey, as Blanco is simply about 45 minutes from the JW Marriott, making it a brief hop from San Antonio’s North Facet.
Professional tip: Ensure to get there when it opens, as these pies promote like scorching truffles.
602 Chandler St., Blanco, store59449804.shopsettings.com
Gruene Historic District
Gruene is an ideal side-mission distance from the JW Marriott. This Texas gem has a lot to do, it’s worthy of its personal day. With the historic Gruene Corridor — the oldest frequently working dance corridor in Texas — nice eating places like The Gristmill and Gruene River Grill, and loads of retailers to walk, Gruene stands out as greater than only a district in New Braunfels.
Western put on boutique Cotton Eyed Joe’s boutique carries official merch from Gruene Corridor. It’s received every part from Wrangler model attire to any kind of hat you may think about.
Gruene Historic District: gruenetexas.com
The Screaming Goat Yard & Faucet
Reside music, good meals and good vibes come collectively at The Screaming Goat Yard & Faucet in Spring Department. One of many dog-friendliest spots round, you may deliver your furry good friend and hog all of the Loaded Goat Fries as you hearken to the band. And sure — there actually are goats.
4 Solar Valley Street, Spring Department, screaminggoatyard.com
Tejas Rodeo Firm
Tucked away only some minutes off U.S. 281 in Bulverde is Tejas Rodeo Firm, the place you may take pleasure in a 48-ounce steak within the hooked up saloon and steakhouse earlier than watching skilled cowboys kick up the mud on the rodeo. It’s a style of the Hill Nation like no different.
401 Obst Street, Bulverde, tejasrodeo.com
Carter Creek Vineyard Resort and Spa
Perched on a scenic, rocky bluff overlooking hills and cliffsides, Carter Creek Vineyard and Resort boasts among the greatest views within the space and wines crafted by brothers Jon and Kim McPherson — one in all Texas’ pioneering winemaking households — and Javier Flores, whose household heritage is also rooted in wine. Adults can get pleasure from an expansive wine listing and immaculate dinner menu whereas children frolic within the inexperienced garden that feels solely a smidge smaller than a soccer subject. Because the solar units, prepare for stay nation music on the stage — dancing inspired however not required.
4064 W. U.S. 290, Johnson Metropolis, cartercreek.com
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Editor’s Observe: This story has been up to date. The preliminary story reported there’s a swim-up bar.
