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South Central Texas is home to some of the state's liveliest attractions and cities, all within easy day trip distance from Austin. Visitors can explore the wineries along the lovely Texas Wine Trail. Unique natural features are on display at parks such as Colorado Bend State Park, which showcases secluded sinkholes and stunning karst limestone structures. The state's music legacy lives on at sites such as Luckenbach and Deep Ellum.
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San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Georgetown
Luckenbach
Adego Vinho Winery, Stonewall
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Ron Yates Wines, Hye, TX
Colorado Bend State Park
Dallas
Dripping Springs
Enchanted Rock State Park
Gruene
Falls Creek Vineyards and Becker Vineyards, Driftwood
Johnson City
Lake Travis
Longhorn Caverns State Park
Magnolia Market
Marble Falls
McKinney Falls State Park
New Braunfels
Pedernales Falls State Park
San Marcos
Waco
Wimberley
Canyon Lake
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