This 61.4-mile circumnavigation is a scenic tour of the Hill Country, one of the most gorgeous regions in Texas. Crisscross the Colorado River, its tributaries, and lakes as you rove through a clutch of idyllic cities and towns. They range from Marble Falls, named for a lake with bounteous boating opportunities, to Horseshoe Bay, where resorts, breathtaking views, and ample golfing await. Find respite in a quaint bed-and-breakfast, or stop at any of a number of barbecue joints nestled in unassuming towns. The natural beauty? Second to none. Grab eyefuls at Inks Lake State Park, or just look to the side of the road, where, in season, wildflowers bloom as far as the eye can see.
Along The Way
BUCHANAN DAM
Black Rock Park
3400 RR 261
512-369-4774
BURNET
Fort Croghan Grounds and Museum
703 Buchanan Dr.
512-756-8281
fortcroghan.org
Texas Tea-Licious & Specialty Food Store
216 S. Main St.
512-756-7636
txtealicious.com
COTTONWOOD SHORES
On The Rocks
4401 Cottonwood Dr.
830-637-7417
diningontherocks.com
HORSESHOE BAY
Lake LBJ Yacht Club, Marina & Granite Beach Waterpark
200 S. Wirtz Dam Rd.
830-693-9172
lakelbjmarina.com
KINGSLAND
Grand Central Cafe
1010 King Court
325-388-6022
kingslandgrandcentral.com
Rio Vista Resort
234 Rio Vista Dr.
325-388-6331
riovistaresort.com
LLANO
Circle Your Wagons Bed & Breakfast
120 Offer Ln.
325-423-1040
llano-bedandbreakfast.com
Llano County Courthouse
832 Ford St.
325-247-5036
co.llano.tx.us
MARBLE FALLS
Creekside Cabins
222 Hatchett Hill
830-693-5979
creekside-camp-cabins.com
Handle T
26821 Lookout Ridge Cove
512-921-0883
Sweet Berry Farms
1801 FM 1980
830-798-1462
sweetberryfarm.com
On The Road
Pit Stops
1. SHELL
2202 U.S. Hwy. 281, Marble Falls
2. STRIPES
903 Bessemer Ave., Llano
Grab a Bite
1. BLUE BONNET CAFE
211 U.S. Hwy. 281 S., Marble Falls
830-693-2344
bluebonnetcafe.net
2. COOPER’S OLD TIME PIT BAR-B-QUE
604 W. Young St., Llano
325-247-5713
coopersbbqllano.com
Stay the Night
1. CANYON OF THE EAGLES RESORT
16942 RR 2341, Burnet
512-334-2070
canyonoftheeagles.com
2. Horseshoe Bay Resort
200 N. Hi Circle, Horseshoe Bay
830-598-2511
hsbresort.com
Diversions
1. FLAT CREEK ESTATE
24912 E. Singleton Bend, Marble Falls
512-267-6310
flatcreekestate.com
2. VANISHING TEXAS RIVER CRUISE
443 Waterway Ln., Burnet
512-756-6986
vtrc.com
Only in Texas
1. INKS LAKE STATE PARK
3630 Park Rd. 4 W., Burnet
512-793-2223
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
2. LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK
Park Rd. 4, off of U.S. Hwy. 281, Marble Falls
830-598-2283
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/longhorn-cavern
