Guide to Hill Country

Reputation: 14,000 square miles of beautiful hills, fields, tumbling streams, unique towns and old-school Southern charm. Lowdown: Hill Country is held dearly in the hearts of many Texans.… The rolling hills and rocky terrain provide a tranquil alternative to the sprawling cities and lonely flatlands of Texas. North of San Antonio, this beautiful area is home to several smaller towns and cities. Hill Country Village is an incorporated city in Hill Country with a quaint, country-residential feel and large lots of land. Just outside of Hill Country Village is a popular destination known as Artisans’ Alley, which boasts boutiques, antique stores, jewelry stores, small galleries and restaurants. Also in Hill Country is Fredericksburg, one of the most visited destinations in all of Texas. Other highly noteworthy small towns in Hill Country include Bandera, Gruene (pronounced “green”) and New Braunfels. More