The Steamboat Hotel, originally built in 1852, contains three floors of Pacific war items, the history walk of the Pacific War, located a block away, displays rare relics: guns, planes, boats, tanks, etc. (830) 997-2032

Old San Antonio Road, 10½ miles south of U.S. 290 East. One of the largest concentration of bats in Texas may be seen in flight at dusk. 830-883-4333

RR 965 (18 miles north of town). The rock is the second largest granite formation in North America. It provides great family hiking and picnicking with glorious views. 915-247-3903.

Hwy 290 East, 25 miles. The National Park Service features a guided tour of the boyhood home of President Johnson. The Johnson Settlement features self-guided walks with living history demonstrations. 830-868-7128

LBJ Ranch Area-Hwy. 290 East, 11 miles. The 700 acre State Park includes the Sauer Beckmann Living History Farmstead, hiking, picnic and rest areas, along with swimming and tennis. LBJ ranch bus tour provided by the National Park Service. 830-644-2252

Hwy. 16 S., 3 miles from town. Facilities include wooded picnic and recreational area, beautiful 18 hole golf course, swimming pool, and tennis courts (golf course). 1-800-950-8147

RR 1376 South, 4 miles, The tiny hill country hamlet consist of a general store/souvenir shop, dance hall, bar, and post office.

1849 pioneer home and general store, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, Volunteer Fire Department Museum, and schoolhouse. 830-997-2835

A 13 mile scenic drive of panoramic vistas with hill country wildlife and wildflowers Go 13 miles north of town on Hwy. l6 north. Right on FM 1323. Go 2 miles to Willow City, turn left for loop.

The largest working wildflower farm in the U.S. Seeds, gifts, Texas wines & foods-Self guided tour 2 miles east of Settlers Crossing. 830-990-1393

Becker Vineyards - Hwy. 290 E., 6 miles 830-644-2681

Bell Mountain Vineyards- Hwy 161 N., (14 miles from town) 830-685-3297

Grape Creek Vineyards- Hwy. 290 E., 5 miles 830-644-2710