Day 2: Fredericksburg Getting there: From Wimberley, head back north on RR 12 and turn west at 290. Stay on the highway as it combines with Hwy 281 and passes into Johnson City. Once in Johnson City, follow the signs and continue west to Fredericksburg, an always-hopping German-influenced town that will remind one of a bigger and busier version of the town you just left. Setting up: Two blocks south of main street in Fredericksburg you’ll find the fabulous Fredericksburg RV Park (www. fbgrvpark.com). Opened in October 2000, it was built by RVers for RVers and features the finest in facilities with 100’ wide, level pull-thru sites. To get even closer to the golf, set up at the Lady Bird Johnson RV Park, adjacent to the city’s municipal park and just minutes away from… Teeing off: The Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course recently reopened after an almost $2 million dollar renovation that established Lady Bird GC as one of the state’s top municipal tracks. It’s a par-71, 6,686-yard championship course with tree-lined fairways and a testing routing. Four of the holes on the course’s front-nine cross over the meandering Live Oak Creek, while a trio of lakes come into play on five holes on the back-nine. The course also features practice facilities with 20 hitting stations and two practice greens. Off the course: Driving into town it’s impossible to miss the impressive series of wineries that line Hwy 290 on both the north and the south. This countryside is reminiscent of the wine-growing regions of central Italy and the Rhone Valley in France, and some fine wines are produced here. The wine, ambience and experience at each winery are unique and afford visitors a perfect wine getaway. For a change of pace, downtown is home to the Fredericksburg Brewing Company, the oldest brewpub in Texas, and a spot that has been ballyhooed by numerous publications, as a “Best in Texas.”
Day 3: Llano Getting there: From Fredericksburg, go north on State Hwy 16 for about 40 miles and you’ll run directly into the quint city of Llano. Llano was founded in 1855 and buildings from the 1800s still remain in this historic town. You will enjoy the Texas country atmosphere in this relaxing little city, with its antique, clothing and gift shops, jewelry stores and art galleries. Setting up: RVers who golf can have it all at the Llano River Golf Course and RV Park, set about two and a half miles from downtown on RR 152 adjacent to the city of Llano’s Robinson City Park. There’s lots of sightseeing within walking distance of the park and a hike and bike trail along the river. The park is just a half-mile away from the Llano River Golf Course – mention that you’re staying at the park and get a discount on your golf. Teeing off: The Llano River Golf Course is a par-71, 6,094-yard picturesque track that is challenging and a favorite among the golfers who have played it. Its natural beauty and wildlife, along with the Llano River, provide a captivating and relaxing backdrop to a round of golf. If you play golf for the love of the game, this short, country course will test you; you better be accurate and have a solid short game. Off the course: There are many things of interest in the Llano area including: a walking tour of the town to see the historical homes, fishing, hunting, hiking, rockhunting, bird-watching and wine tasting and touring at the local wineries. Just down the road back toward Fredericksburg is Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, the highlight of which is a massive dome of pink granite that is not only an impressive sight to see, but also fun to climb. Visitors to Llano with large appetites are encouraged to dine at Cooper’s Old Time Barbeque for one of the best barbeque meals anywhere in the Lone Star State. The trail continues in the next issue.
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