Great Towns & Cities In Texas Hill Country

By Pammy McGrath


While Texas Hill Country is a fantastic place to visit, it's an even better place to live. If you have visited the many cities or towns in this popular Texas region and thought about making the area your home, why not take the plunge and get started on a home search? Here are a few ideas about where to live.

There are no shortages of historic towns in Hill Country, and Fredericksburg is a perfect example of a beautifully preserved Texas town. It offers close access to San Antonio and Austin, but has a true small-town feel. This Gillespie County city offers plenty of attractions, from tours of local wineries to a variety of art galleries, as well as outdoor activities and special community events. You can opt to live out in the country or perhaps choose a property in the historic downtown district or a spot in between.

Another possibility is the City of Kerrville, which rests along the Guadalupe River. The city has several excellent parks along the river, which offers much in the way of water sports and activities. The town also hosts the annual Kerr County Fair and the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair as well other fun events. While Kerrville is the largest city in Kerr Country, with nearly 23,000 inhabitants, it still retains a quaint small town ambiance.

Quite a few Texas Hill Country towns were established by German immigrants and this includes the aforementioned Fredericksburg as well as the city of New Braunfels. This town also rests along the Guadalupe River and is well known for its many water-related attractions. Tapping into the German history, the town also hosts a yearly German festival, the Wurstfest as well as year Christmas festival steeped in German traditions called the Wassailfest.

For those who wish to be close to a large metropolis, you might consider moving to San Antonio. This is the most visited city in Texas, and millions of tourists take tours of the downtown area and The Alamo as well as enjoying the attractions along the scenic River Walk. There are housing options to fit virtually any person's tastes or their budget. There are many suburbs that are particularly family friendly, but you also could opt for a historic area such as Alamo Heights or Olmos Park or perhaps an area with newer homes.

If you do wish to relocate to Texas Hill Country, consider giving the team at Nixon Real Estate a call. For more than 30 years, they have been helping families find homes throughout the region. If you are looking for Kerrville real estate, Fredericksburg real estate or real estate in any town or city in Texas Hill Country, they can find something that fits your needs as well as your budget.




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