Finding a Touch of Tuscany in Texas

Posted on March 29, 2009
Filed Under Destinations

When most folks think of Texas, they picture wide flat plains and a dry desert-like climate. But there’s much more when looking to the east and southern part of the Lone Star State.

A New York Times article makes the following observation:

“Who needs Europe? The Texas Hill Country, west of Austin and north of San Antonio, might be the next best thing to crossing the Atlantic. The region is lush, colorful and, unlike much of the pancake-flat state, dotted with beautiful green hills that are evocative of Tuscany or the south of France. Moreover, the region is speckled with 22 wineries (www.texaswinetrail.com) that buzz with food and music festivals year round. And towns like Fredericksburg offer a taste of the Old World, with German-style biergartens and schnitzelhäuser.”
 
Wine? Yes, wine! The area is also home to serious wine country and wineries that produce award-winning bottles on a par with the best in the world. According to Orbitz, the Texas Hill Country is the “2nd fastest-growing destination for wine and culinary enthusiasts”.

Lush, green hills & valleys with vibrant wild flowers, along with abundant water in the form of “white-water” rivers & relaxing lakes, combined with “no crowds” make the Texas Hill Country a “must see” place to visit, or maybe even to settle down.

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