Dance halls and honky tonks are where generations of Texans have played and listened to some of the best music made in America. Just as they did 100 years ago, dance halls and honky tonks serve as centers for entertainment and social life in small Texas towns. From monthly dances to big name...
We might be a little biased, but there's nothing quite like the majestic beauty of the Texas Hill Country. When you stay with us at Hotel Giles, we encourage you to get outdoors and get in tune with the natural surroundings – rolling hills, rivers and creeks, abundant wildlife habitat...
You don't have to be a history buff to be moved and inspired by a visit to the National Museum of the Pacific War in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. Since it opened in 1967, the museum has worked to put what happened in the Asiatic-Pacific theater during World War II into perspective,...
Three cheers for the red, white and blue! We like to do things big here in Texas – and that includes our Fourth of July celebrations. We go all out to mark our nation's Independence Day, from a grand parade to a barbecue picnic to live music and more. Want to see the "bombs...
Flanked by mature bald cypress trees along the limestone banks, the Guadalupe River originates here in the Texas Hill Country and carves a path for wildlife and explorers alike as it winds through multiple counties before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. With each twist and turn, this...
Do elephants sleep standing up? How much does a newborn elephant weigh? Do elephants get pedicures? Get answers to all of these questions and more with a trip to The Preserve in Fredericksburg, Texas. No need to travel across the globe to see these magnificent creatures and learn about elephant...
Wide-open Hill Country spaces are made for exploration! The sheer diversity in the terrain –rolling grasslands, freshwater springs, stony hills, steep canyons – offers adventure and beautiful scenery around every turn. On your spring getaway, venture out on some of the area's...
Immerse yourself in Fredericksburg’s German heritage and see its beautiful churches and landmark architecture all from the unique vantage point of a vintage-style trolley. Fredericksburg Tours will take you on a fun, fact-filled journey to see some of the most interesting sites in this...
One way to absorb the local color and culture and enhance your vacation experience during your next visit to the Texas Hill Country is to visit local museums and historical sites. Hotel Giles has its own history dating back to 1880, and the town of Comfort is steeped in history with buildings...
Here in Texas, we know a little something about our wine. There are roughly 400 wineries scattered across the state, and the Hill Country boasts the third-largest viticulture (grape cultivation) area in the United States, covering nearly 15,000 square miles with 1,000 acres of planted vineyards...
