Looking for the best wildflower explosion—head for the hills! That’s the locale the expert flower spotters are raving about this year. There are plenty of routes to choose from and some fun side trips along the way.
If you go sooner rather than later, you might still catch the beautiful poppies that fill the yards of many of the homes in Castroville. It’s a gorgeous site, so bring your camera. And by all means, plan on lunch or dinner at the charming and historic Le Chat Noir. The name is deceiving as the menu isn’t French but rather American. Our group enjoyed delicious, giant gourmet salads and a fantastic tenderloin sandwich!
One of the most popular wildflower trails in Texas is Willow City Loop, approximately 13 miles of winding country road just outside of Fredericksburg that’s beautiful any time of year. The variety of flowers is always spectacular as are the scenic canyons and hilltop views.
Back in Fredericksburg, there are plenty of wonderful choices for lunch or dinner. Burger, Burger on Main Street serves up some of the best hamburgers you’ll find in the region. Be forewarned, they’re huge!
Another good burger spot is the Alamo Café, once named by Texas Monthly as the third best burger in the state. It’s located near the Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area where each evening you can watch the amazing ‘show’ as the bats fly out of the caves.
Beer fans, you’ll enjoy the Bed and Brew in Fredericksburg, a local brew pub with it’s very own bed and breakfast:
The Fredericksburg Herb Farm is also a great spot for lunch or dinner—even a good place to stay if you’re looking to spend a night or two. They also have a wonderful spa. You can see more here.
The Cabernet Grill in Fredericksburg serves dinner only and is fantastic! Chef Ross Burtwell’s popular dishes like the Jalapeño Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Quail [below] and Lobster-Topped Chicken Fried Ribeye are local favorites. He even does a chicken fried pecan pie topped with Jack Daniels ice cream that is as decadently good as it gets!
Lots to explore in Fredericksburg and the beautiful Texas hills. For more information head to Goodtaste.tv and sign up for our newsletter and a chance to win a fabulous stay for you and a friend at the beautiful Deer Lake Lodge and Spa.
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