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Wine, Hills & Texas Sunsets

Sip award-winning wines across rolling Texas vineyards while watching golden sunsets paint the hill country sky.

Day 1 — Grapetown VineyardDay 2 — Texas Hills Vineyard
Day 1 — Grapetown Vineyard

Day 1 — Grapetown Vineyard

🚗 2 hr 30 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Austin, TX → Grapetown Vineyard
1 hr 57 min
Grapetown Vineyard
Grapetown Vineyard
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Escape to rolling Texas Hill Country vineyards where you can sip award-winning wines while soaking in panoramic views and the unhurried pace of wine country.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
Wranglers Prime Rib Barn
Wranglers Prime Rib Barn
A Texas Hill Country steakhouse with slow-roasted prime rib as the headliner — carved to order, no shortcuts. Exactly the right fuel for a multi-day trip, and a local crowd that keeps it honest.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Grapetown Vineyard → Grape Creek Vineyards
15 min
Grape Creek Vineyards
Grape Creek Vineyards
★ Reviews →
Sip award-winning wines on the Hill Country terrace while gazing across rolling vineyards, then explore the limestone-floored tasting room sampling Cabernet and Chardonnay with knowledgeable staff.
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Evening
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Drive
Grape Creek Vineyards → Alamo Springs Café
18 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
Alamo Springs Café
Alamo Springs Café
Escape to this charming Hill Country gem where you can float down the crystal-clear San Marcos River and refuel with fresh, locally-sourced food in a laid-back riverside atmosphere.
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Das College Haus
A classic Fredericksburg B&B in the heart of the German heritage downtown — centrally located for the Hill Country wine corridor, with a full German-influenced breakfast and rooms in the original limestone building that put you within walking distance of the Fredericksburg Brewery and the wine-tasting rooms on Hauptstrasse.
Day 2 — Texas Hills Vineyard

Day 2 — Texas Hills Vineyard

🚗 2 hr 33 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Grapetown Vineyard → Texas Hills Vineyard
50 min
Texas Hills Vineyard
Texas Hills Vineyard
★ Reviews →
Roll through the scenic Texas Hill Country to sip award-winning wines while soaking in stunning hill vistas and live music on weekends.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
Fat Boy Burgers
Fat Boy Burgers
A locally loved burger spot with a devoted following of Hill Country day-trippers and Austinites. Smash-style patties, honest prices, and the kind of portions that carry you through an afternoon of hiking.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Texas Hills Vineyard → William Chris Vineyards
14 min
William Chris Vineyards
William Chris Vineyards
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Escape to this family-owned winery nestled in Dripping Springs for world-class wines paired with breathtaking sunset views and a laid-back Hill Country atmosphere.
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Evening
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Drive
William Chris Vineyards → Pecan Street Brewing
17 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
Pecan Street Brewing
Pecan Street Brewing
Head to Fredericksburg's charming downtown for craft beers, local food, and a relaxed vibe that perfectly captures the essence of small-town Texas hospitality.
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Drive
Pecan Street Brewing → Austin, TX
1 hr 12 min
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