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1. San Antonio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Fredericksburg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Georgetown

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4. Luckenbach

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5. Adego Vinho Winery, Stonewall

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6. Hamilton Pool Preserve

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7. Ron Yates Wines, Hye, TX

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8. Colorado Bend State Park

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9. Dallas

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10. Dripping Springs

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11. Enchanted Rock State Park

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12. Gruene

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13. Falls Creek Vineyards and Becker Vineyards, Driftwood

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14. Johnson City

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15. Lake Travis

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16. Longhorn Caverns State Park

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17. Magnolia Market

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18. Marble Falls

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19. McKinney Falls State Park

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20. New Braunfels

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21. Pedernales Falls State Park

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22. San Marcos

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23. Waco

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24. Wimberley

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25. Canyon Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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