Joy's Guidebook

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Joy's Guidebook

Wineries and Such

Places to visit such as wineries, breweries, and distilleries
One of our favorites! Family owned and operated, stunning wines, and lovely views. Right next door - you can walk on the road or through the forest. Ask for the discounted wine tasting for Joy and Andrew's guests : )
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Ab Astris Winery
320 Klein Rd
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One of our favorites! Family owned and operated, stunning wines, and lovely views. Right next door - you can walk on the road or through the forest. Ask for the discounted wine tasting for Joy and Andrew's guests : )
Another favorite of ours, they have wonderful wines and a great atmosphere.
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William Chris Vineyards
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Another favorite of ours, they have wonderful wines and a great atmosphere.
Delicious wines and great atmosphere! 8 minutes away.
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French Connection Wines
1197 Hye-Albert Rd
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Delicious wines and great atmosphere! 8 minutes away.
Gorgeous atmosphere and great wines about 12 minutes away.
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Signor Vineyards
362 Livesay Ln
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Gorgeous atmosphere and great wines about 12 minutes away.
Do yourself a favor and schedule a tasting with pairing. Little bites to go along with the wines...delicious!
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Kuhlman Cellars
U.S. 290
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Do yourself a favor and schedule a tasting with pairing. Little bites to go along with the wines...delicious!
Fine wines made by a charismatic frenchman named Ben.
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CALAIS Winery
8115 US-290
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Fine wines made by a charismatic frenchman named Ben.
Interesting concept, fun place with decent wines.
Rhinory
Interesting concept, fun place with decent wines.
We love this place - have an amazing cocktail in this unexpected speakeasy nearby. They make their own spirits. Make a reservation beforehand or call to make sure you can get in.
The Speakeasy at Salvation Spirits
10091 U.S. 290
We love this place - have an amazing cocktail in this unexpected speakeasy nearby. They make their own spirits. Make a reservation beforehand or call to make sure you can get in.
Another great change of pace from wine!
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Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert Rd
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Another great change of pace from wine!
Vinovium is a great place to sit back and enjoy a glass of great wine. It is family friendly too with lots of outdoor space.
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Vinovium
214 Edmonds Ave
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Vinovium is a great place to sit back and enjoy a glass of great wine. It is family friendly too with lots of outdoor space.
Great place to grab a beer and relax under the oak trees. There is a food truck to get food and live music a lot of the time.
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Albert Dance Hall
5435 Ranch Road 1623
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Great place to grab a beer and relax under the oak trees. There is a food truck to get food and live music a lot of the time.
Off the beaten path with pleasant views and good rosé and pet nat.
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Sandy Road Vineyards
383 Ranch Rd 1320
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Off the beaten path with pleasant views and good rosé and pet nat.
Winery 7 minutes away with a pretty atmosphere, great wines, and a food menu too!
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Hye Meadow Winery
U.S. 290
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Winery 7 minutes away with a pretty atmosphere, great wines, and a food menu too!
Great beers and fun place to visit. The restaurant food is good but it is more about the atmosphere and beers : )
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Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290
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Great beers and fun place to visit. The restaurant food is good but it is more about the atmosphere and beers : )
This place has an incredible vibe. The owners are great and make the best cocktails. They also serve good apps and delicious fancy hot dogs.
Nice N Easy
This place has an incredible vibe. The owners are great and make the best cocktails. They also serve good apps and delicious fancy hot dogs.

Sightseeing

A must visit! Do the self guided driving tour and learn about the life of LBJ. I personally love to run through, it’s about 5 miles total.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
A must visit! Do the self guided driving tour and learn about the life of LBJ. I personally love to run through, it’s about 5 miles total.
Beautiful grounds, another great place to stroll around when the weather is nice.
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Wildseed Farms
100 Legacy Dr
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Beautiful grounds, another great place to stroll around when the weather is nice.
Reservations to the state park can be made in advance. Hike to the top and enjoy the great views!
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Enchanted Rock Summit
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Reservations to the state park can be made in advance. Hike to the top and enjoy the great views!
Beautiful state park with hiking trails
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Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026
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Beautiful state park with hiking trails
Fun place to see live music and hang out
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Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
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Fun place to see live music and hang out
You can pick whatever is seasonal at the moment. You can even pick your own flowers during the summer (one of my favorites!). Strawberries- February to May Peaches- May to September Blackberries- May to June Flowers - Summer Pumpkins- September to October Christmas Trees- November to December
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Jenschke Orchards
8301 US-290
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You can pick whatever is seasonal at the moment. You can even pick your own flowers during the summer (one of my favorites!). Strawberries- February to May Peaches- May to September Blackberries- May to June Flowers - Summer Pumpkins- September to October Christmas Trees- November to December
Take a drive around here during wildflower season!
Willow City Loop
Take a drive around here during wildflower season!

Shopping

Quaint country store with samples of jams and salsas. Fresh produce, the peaches are amazing when in season! They also have homemade peach ice cream.
Burg's Corner
15194 US-290
Quaint country store with samples of jams and salsas. Fresh produce, the peaches are amazing when in season! They also have homemade peach ice cream.
Go do a free chocolate tasting if you get the chance!
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Chocolates El Rey
42 Ranch Rd 1623
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Go do a free chocolate tasting if you get the chance!
They have a little bit of everything! If you need milk, medicine, hardware - not far from Casa de la Paz. Closed on Sundays.
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Weinheimer & Son
14462 US-290
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They have a little bit of everything! If you need milk, medicine, hardware - not far from Casa de la Paz. Closed on Sundays.
Cute little store with a little bit of everything to pair with your wine.
Fresh Pickens
58 Ranch Road 1376
Cute little store with a little bit of everything to pair with your wine.
Great place to shop for home goods - if you get a chance have coffee next door at The Fairview!
Echo Gallery
Great place to shop for home goods - if you get a chance have coffee next door at The Fairview!
If you enjoy shopping for home goods and antiques, be sure to check out Carol Hicks Bolton. She also has another shop in Fredericksburg called Neighbour which has a more modern twist.
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Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquities
301 S Lincoln St
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If you enjoy shopping for home goods and antiques, be sure to check out Carol Hicks Bolton. She also has another shop in Fredericksburg called Neighbour which has a more modern twist.

Food scene

Great seafood and cocktails, excellent service, and live Jazz some nights.
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Martini's Seafood House
107 North Adams Street
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Great seafood and cocktails, excellent service, and live Jazz some nights.
Cozy place for a drink and great food too.
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Chase's Place Cocktails + Kitchen
313 E San Antonio St
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Cozy place for a drink and great food too.
Great coffee! My favorite is the oat milk latte : ) There are also food trucks in the parking lot on the weekends and Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
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Johnson City Coffee Co.
108 W Main St
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Great coffee! My favorite is the oat milk latte : ) There are also food trucks in the parking lot on the weekends and Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
Our favorite restaurant by far! Bryan is a very talented chef. 15 minutes from the cabin, great food, wine list, and atmosphere. Make a reservation online because they get busy.
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Bryans On 290
300 E Main St
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Our favorite restaurant by far! Bryan is a very talented chef. 15 minutes from the cabin, great food, wine list, and atmosphere. Make a reservation online because they get busy.
Our favorite casual breakfast place.
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Nurys Restaurant
714 S Washington St
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Our favorite casual breakfast place.
Great restaurant, get on the wait list and stroll around or get a coffee next door at Sunday Supply.
Hill & Vine
Great restaurant, get on the wait list and stroll around or get a coffee next door at Sunday Supply.
Great food, and nice houseware shopping right in the same building!
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Vaudeville
230 E Main St
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Great food, and nice houseware shopping right in the same building!
Great coffee next door to Hill and Vine. You can get on the wait list and have a cup of coffee while you wait : )
Sunday Supply
Great coffee next door to Hill and Vine. You can get on the wait list and have a cup of coffee while you wait : )
Nice classic Texas place for dinner. Extensive Texas wine list.
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Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
2805 S State Hwy 16
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Nice classic Texas place for dinner. Extensive Texas wine list.
Great Thai food for dine in or take out. They recently opened the restaurant for dine in. Only 8 minutes away from the cabin : )
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Hye Thai
52 Ranch Road 1623
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Great Thai food for dine in or take out. They recently opened the restaurant for dine in. Only 8 minutes away from the cabin : )
Located inside The Peach Basket in Fredericksburg. They have fresh juices, and my favorite is the golden milk latte.
Frisch Juicerie
334 W Main St
Located inside The Peach Basket in Fredericksburg. They have fresh juices, and my favorite is the golden milk latte.
Our favorite place for coffee in Fredericksburg!
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Caliche Coffee Bar & Ranch Road Roasters
338 W Main St
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Our favorite place for coffee in Fredericksburg!
Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, wine, and cocktails. Make a reservation online.
Alla Campagna
Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food, wine, and cocktails. Make a reservation online.
Very close by, with small grocery and wine section and speciality goods. Great gelato and coffee…full disclosure it is a bit pricey.
OroBianco Italian Creamery - Stonewall
Very close by, with small grocery and wine section and speciality goods. Great gelato and coffee…full disclosure it is a bit pricey.
Great place to have lunch or dinner (open for dinner Thurs-Sat). Take a short 30 min drive to Blanco and experience another cute small town.
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Redbud Cafe
410 4th St
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Great place to have lunch or dinner (open for dinner Thurs-Sat). Take a short 30 min drive to Blanco and experience another cute small town.
Excellent place for a bite to eat. They have French bistro night on Saturdays. Highly recommend!
The Standard Public House
Excellent place for a bite to eat. They have French bistro night on Saturdays. Highly recommend!
Casual place to get a bite to eat and sit under the oak trees with live music a lot of the time.
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Hondo's On Main
312 W Main St
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Casual place to get a bite to eat and sit under the oak trees with live music a lot of the time.