The Hill Country’s Finest Bed & Breakfast.

FREDRICKSBURG, TX, HISTORICAL TOUR

Download PDF

DAY 1 – STATE PARKS AND APPLE ICE CREAM
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Begin your day with a chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in the main dining room. After breakfast,
enjoy a stroll around Rose Hill Retreat to embrace the scenery of Rose Hill Retreat.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Begin your scenic Texas Hill Country journey on one of Us’s favorite routes from Fredericksburg to
Medina to Lost Maples State Park. It’s a 73.8-mile (1.5 hour) paved scenic drive along the upper
Guadalupe River and over a divide to the narrow canyon of the Lost Maples State Natural Area. Several
points of interest include the Lost Maples State Natural Area, Kerrville-Schreiner State Park, Cowboy
Artists of America Museum, Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum, Stonehenge II, Medina (the Apple
Capital of Texas), and several hiking trails.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Have lunch in Medina at the Patio Cafe at Love Creek Orchards. Listed in Texas Monthly
Magazine’s Top 40 Best Small Town Restaurants in Texas for the SPJ Burger and the apple ice cream.

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Continue your afternoon admiring the Hill Country vistas and pulling-over to photograph the scenery.
Visit the Lost Maples State Natural Area to see three national champion big trees: the bigtooth maple,
the Texas ash, and the chokecherry. Take a break from driving and stretch your legs with a hike to
experience the breaktaking views, nature, and wildlife.

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
If you are still hungry, return to Fredericksburg for dinner at The Nest or drive to Johnson City to experience
Bryans on 290. Or, simply enjoy the sunset and stars from your deck.

DAY 2 – WINDING ROADS AND BARBECUE

6:00 am – 9:30 am
Catch the sun rise from your deck while sipping on a cup of fresh coffee. Then make your way to the
main house at 8 am for a 3-course chef-prepared hot breakfast.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discover “take-your-breath-away” natural beauty on the scenic Willow City Loop! It’s a 13 mile Texas
Hill Country narrow two-lane ranch road winding through deep canyons with views of picturesque
The Hill Country Experience
2-Day Scenic Drive Travel Guide
ranches, rolling pastures, and grazing cattle. In the spring, Willow City Loop transforms into a
wildflower wonderland accented with Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Phlox, Coreopsis, Mexican
Poppies, Sunflowers, and Firewheels. During peak season, try to visit the loop during the week.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
When you get hungry, head to Cooper’s BBQ in Llano for a Texas barbecue feast. Don’t let the line
scare you because you won’t want to miss Texas’ best melt-in-your-mouth brisket, smoked chicken,
sausage, and beef ribs. Pair your tray of meat with a side of pinto beans, potato salad, and a glass of
sweet tea. Don’t forget to save room for peach cobbler too!

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
After lunch, continue your journey south on Texas Highway 16 to Enchanted Rock State Park on
Ranch Road 965. Take a break from driving and enjoy a scenic hike on one of the eight trails in the
park. The Enchanted Rock Summit Trail offers 360° views of the park and the Texas Hill Country from
the 1823 ft. summit of Enchanted Rock.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
In the afternoon, experience a wine tasting at Pedernales Cellars and relax with a glass of wine on
the tree covered deck overlooking breathtaking views of the Pedernales River Valley. Pedernales Cellars
is a family-owned boutique winery specializing in fine, hand-crafted Texas wines including awardwinning
Tempranillos and Voigniers.

6:00 pm – 10: 00 pm
If you are hungry, dine in Fredericksburg at the Cabernet Grill. Or, return to your luxurious accommodations
and enjoy the sunset and starry sky from your deck.

DAY 3 – RELAX

8:00 am – 9:30 am
Savor your chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in Rose Hill Retreat’s dining room or in your room.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Purchase Hummingbird Farms Lavender bath and body products or Comphy linens at Rose Hill Retreat
to create the luxury bed & breakfast feeling at home. Return home rested with treasured memories of
your Rose Hill Retreat retreat.

Reference material for this travel guide sourced from:
1. VisitFredericksburgtx.com- The official Visitor Website for Fredericksburg & Gillespie County.
2. Texas Highways Magazine
3. Trails.com – Best Scenic Drives in Texas
4. LBJ National Historical Park & Historic Site
5. Texas Parks & Wildlife
6. Fredericksburg Texas Online
7. Google Maps
8. Old Tunnel State Park
9. CreativeCommons Image Attribution: TimothyJ at flickr.com (front page, top right)
10. Image Attribution: Lost Maples State Natural Area- Texas Parks & Wildlife Facebook Page (front page, top left)
11. Image Attribution: Michelle Carr (front page, bottom left)
12. Image Attribution: Elaine Lovelace Howell Facebook Photos (front page, bottom right)
13. Rose Hill Retreat Owner: Us VanderLyn