January 10, 2026
Hill CountryVisitSanMarcos.com; @VisitSMTX
Positioned between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos blends small-town charm with a big personality, according to Denise Pardo, destination services manager for Visit San Marcos. “Our city’s vibrant mix of culture, creativity, and Hill Country hospitality makes it a …
January 10, 2026
Hill Country“Round Rock stands out as a destination that blends convenience with authentic Texas character,” says Nancy Yawn, director of Go Round Rock. “We offer international cuisine, a vibrant arts scene, world-famous Round Rock Donuts, specialty …
January 10, 2026
Hill CountryWith a mix of old-world heritage, modern charm, and scenic Texas Hill Country beauty, New Braunfels offers a warm welcome to groups, with distinctive lodging options, including hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals, and unique dining choices, according to VisitNBTX.com, the …
January 10, 2026
Hill CountryKerrvilleTexasCVB.com; @ExploreKerrvilleTX
Set at the headwaters of the Guadalupe River, Kerrville embodies the strength and resilience of Texas hospitality, according to Leslie Jones, publicity/communications manager for Kerrville CVB. “Our community faced unprecedented challenges in July 2025, when catastrophic flooding impacted our region, …
January 10, 2026
Hill CountryVisitGeorgetown.org; @VisitGeorgetownTX
Just 30 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and an easy drive from many major Texas cities, Georgetown is a convenient yet distinctive choice for gatherings of all sizes, according to Marcy Renneberg, tourism coordinator for Visit Georgetown. …
January 10, 2026
Hill CountryVisitFredericksburgTX.com; @VisitFredTX
Fredericksburg brings together the best of Texas Hill Country charm and modern luxury, according to Shannon Overby, national sales director for Visit Fredericksburg. “From boutique hotels and sophisticated wineries to beautifully restored historic venues, our town offers an upscale yet …
January 10, 2026
Hill CountryVisitBrownwood.com; @VisitBrownwood
In Brownwood, visitors can bite into a burger served in a restored train car, sample award-winning Texas-made wines and beers, experience legendary barbecue, and take a kayak trip on the bayou. According to VisitBrownwood.com, a busy downtown, a lakefront golf …
January 10, 2026
Hill CountryVisitAustin.org; @VisitAustinTX
As the “Live Music Capital of the World®,” Austin has a unique appeal for visitors, according to Steve Genovesi, executive vice president of Visit Austin. “Our ‘soundtrack’ plays in hundreds of live-music venues every night of the week,” he says. …
January 10, 2026
Big Bend CountryDiscoverOdessa.org; @DiscoverOdessa
Just 30 minutes along the interstate from Midland, Odessa combines history, culture, and warm hospitality. “We’re known as the home of Friday Night Lights, and Odessa shines with community pride and energy, especially during high school football season,” says …
January 10, 2026
Big Bend CountryVisitMidland.com; @VisitMidland
In the heart of west Texas, approximately halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso, Midland has more than 250,000 square feet of meeting and event space, ample hotels and meeting facilities, unique attractions, lively nightlife, and a great year-round …
