Cowboys, horses, longhorns, rugged terrain, ranch land, rodeos – this is the picture of Texas many people have before they visit the Lone Star state. Sure, we're known for our cowboy culture, but we also have an impressive viticulture – that is, the growing of grapes for the...
It might be the smallest state park in Texas, but Old Tunnel State Park in nearby Fredericksburg is a huge draw for nature lovers excited to witness its enormous bat colony. Every night from May through October, three million bats emerge from their slumbering spot inside an abandoned railroad...
Whether you're an art connoisseur or just like to take an afternoon to admire the talent of skilled artists, you'll want to check out the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair. This two-day fair in late September is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Guadalupe River in Ingram, Texas,...
Rugged hills, sparkling rivers, wildflower meadows, flowing springs – the incomparable beauty of the Texas Hill Country has been calling people to this area for hundreds of years. When you stay with us at Hotel Giles, make time to explore the stunning landscape with a hike or bike ride on...
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...
