Hill Country Region

The Dixie Dude Ranch - Dixie Dude is a working stock ranch. Explore the ranch on hiking trails, hunt for fossils and arrowheads or check out their century-old barn and Range War Cemetery. You and your family can enjoy your choice of planned activities such as horseback riding, swimming, hayrides, campfire sing-alongs, dancing and lots of Western fun.

The Austin Nature and Science Center - A ""living museum,"" whose efforts are focused on the creative use of specifically planned interpretive exhibits, programs, collections, and trails.

The National Museum of the Pacific War - The only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. Located on a seven-acre site, the Center includes the George Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans' Walk of Honor, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific War Combat Zone, and the Center for Pacific War Studies.

Natural Bridge Caverns - Take a tour of the caverns, visit the Natural Bridge Caverns Mining Company and learn a lot about identifying gems and minerals while filling your pockets with treasure, or take the Adventure Tour through the South Cavern -- a physically demanding and thrilling excursion into one of the world’s premier caverns.

Friedrich Wilderness Park - Friedrich Wilderness Park is a nature preserve, with 5.5 miles of hiking trails wandering through beautiful Texas Hill Country.

X Bar Ranch - Enjoy a variety of activities including observation of ranching activities, horseback riding, birding, bar-b-que dinner, and stock tank swimming.

Clearsprings Aviaries & Zoological Gardens - Clear Springs Aviaries and Zoological Gardens is a privately owned collection of rare and endangered exotic birds.

Caverns of Sonora - The Caverns of Sonora is a natural cave that is one of the most active caves in the world, with more then 90% of the cave still forming. The cave is both a Natural/National Landmark. The Caverns has many activities to keep you busy such as: Sluicing for gems, exploring a nature trail, camping out, and guided tours.

Schlitterbahn - Schlitterbahn’s 65-acre waterpark and resort complex features more than 40 rides and family activities in six themed areas.

Diamond W Longhorn Ranch - Activities include Chuckwagon Display, Cowboy Memorabilia, Old General Store, Bull Head Roping, Boot Hill, Horseshoe Pitching, Shoot An Old West Six Shooter, Washer Toss, Make Your own Rope and Cow Chip Tossing.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Imagine a place where everything is in its place. A place where the gardens, trails, and architecture celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of the Texas Hill Country. A place where people reconnect with the land and learn to appreciate the natural beauty, economic value, and environmental necessity of native plants. This place is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.