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Museums, markers, courthouses and the places worth stopping for.

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Attraction · Boerne

Cave Without a Name

Guided tours on a schedule — check the official site. · Guided tours, families, anyone who likes a cave

Attraction · Wimberley

Wimberley Valley Visitor Center

Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday 1–4 p.m. · Planning a day in Wimberley

Attraction · San Marcos

San Marcos Tourist Information Center

Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday · Planning a day on the San Marcos River

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs Visitors Center

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · Visitors to Dripping Springs

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center

Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christm · Parking once and walking Main Street

Attraction · New Braunfels

Visitor Center at Hinman House

Wednesday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Mon · Starting a day in New Braunfels

Attraction · Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake Area Chamber & Visitor Center

Not published — call ahead · Visitors to Canyon Lake

Attraction · Mason

Mason County Chamber & Visitor Center

Not published — call ahead · Visitors to Mason County

Attraction · Llano

Llano Visitor Center

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday · Visitors to Llano and the Llano River

Attraction · Lago Vista

North Lake Travis Chamber & Visitors Center

Not published — call ahead · Visitors to the north shore of Lake Travis

Attraction · Marble Falls

Marble Falls Visitor Center

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sunday · Starting a day in Marble Falls

Attraction · Kingsland

Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (chamber office) · Visitors to Lake LBJ

Attraction · Uvalde

Uvalde Visitors Center

Not published — call ahead · Visitors and groups planning time in Uvalde

Attraction · Hondo

Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · Visitors stopping in Hondo

Attraction · Kerrville

Kerrville Visitor Center

Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Planning around Kerrville and the upper Guadalupe

Attraction · Comfort

Comfort Chamber of Commerce

Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Visitors planning a stop in Comfort

Attraction · Boerne

Boerne Visitors Center

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Starting a day on the Hill Country Mile

Attraction · Rocksprings

Rocksprings Visitors Center

Tours Wednesday–Sunday; reservations by phone Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Anyone booking a Devil's Sinkhole tour

Attraction · Bandera

Cowboy Capital Association

First Friday Frontier Nights: first Friday of each month, 1–8 p.m., downtown Bandera · Visitors who want to meet Bandera's local businesses

Attraction · Bandera

Bandera County Visitors Bureau

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday · First-time visitors to Bandera County

Attraction · Bandera

Bandera Cemetery

Always accessible · History and genealogy

Attraction · Bandera

Bandera County Courthouse

Mon–Fri 7 AM – 4:30 PM (county offices). Exterior always visible. · Architecture and history

Attraction · Bandera

Bandera Natural History and Art Museum

Tue–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun Noon – 5 PM, closed Mon … · Families and curious kids

Attraction · Bandera

Always accessible · History and road-trip stops

Attraction · Bandera

Frontier Times Museum

Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · History learners and families

Attraction · Bandera

Hendrick Arnold Cemetery

Always accessible · History and remembrance

Attraction · Bandera

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

Active parish — respectful visits welcome outside service times · History and architecture

Attraction · Bandera

Western Trail Antiques & Marketplace

Mon–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun 11 AM – 5 PM · Antique hunters and couples

Attraction · Bee Cave

Hill Country Galleria

Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm · Families, shoppers, diners

Attraction · Blanco

Blanco Cemetery

Attraction · Blanco

Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; Sunday closed

Attraction · Blanco

Blanco Methodist Church Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Attraction · Blanco

Buggy Barn Museum

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sunday closed

Attraction · Blanco

First Baptist Church of Blanco Historical Marker

Attraction · Blanco

Old Blanco County Courthouse and Visitor Center

Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Attraction · Bluffton

Bluffton Cemetery

Daylight/always accessible · History buffs and genealogy researchers

Attraction · Boerne

Herff Farm & Homestead

Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Families, nature lovers, local food shoppers

Attraction · Boerne

Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM · History buffs, families, day trippers

Attraction · Boerne

Old Jail Museum

Varies — check ahead · History buffs, true crime enthusiasts, families with older kids

Attraction · Boerne

The Agricultural Museum & Arts Center

Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. · History buffs, families, music lovers

Attraction · Boerne

The Family History Place

Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; … · Genealogy researchers, local history buffs

Attraction · Burnet

Burnet County Historical Jail and Visitor Center

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Saturdays · History buffs and families

Attraction · Burnet

Eagle Eye Observatory

Scheduled evening programs, weather permitting · Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts

Attraction · Burnet

Fort Croghan Museum and Grounds

Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (April to mid-October) · History buffs and families

Attraction · Burnet

Highland Lakes Squadron Commemorative Air Force Museum

Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs

Attraction · Burnet

Hill Country Motorheads Vintage Motorcycle Museum

Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed major holidays and Dec 15 - Jan 31 · Motorcycle enthusiasts and history buffs

Attraction · Camp Verde

Camps Verde, C.S.A. Historical Marker

History buffs and road trippers

Attraction · Camp Verde

Penateka Comanches Historical Marker

Attraction · Camp Wood

Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz

Daylight hours · History buffs and archaeology enthusiasts

Attraction · Camp Wood

Nueces Canyon Chamber of Commerce Museum

Wed-Sat 10a-5p, Sun Noon-5p · History buffs and local explorers

Attraction · Camp Wood

Private Frank Marshall, C.S.A.

Open 24 hours · History buffs and road trippers

Attraction · Camp Wood

Site of Camp Wood

24/7 · History buffs and road trippers

Attraction · Castell

Castell General Store

Wed-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm · Barbecue lovers and river paddlers

Attraction · Castroville

Landmark Inn State Historic Site

Open Daily 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · History buffs and nature lovers

Attraction · Castroville

St. Louis Catholic Church

Parish office open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mass times vary. · History buffs and worshippers

Attraction · Castroville

Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm · History buffs and architecture fans

Attraction · Center Point

Center Point Cemetery Historical Marker

History enthusiasts

Attraction · Center Point

Center Point United Methodist Church Historical Marker

History enthusiasts and architecture fans

Attraction · Center Point

Site of Zanzenberg Historical Marker

History enthusiasts

Attraction · Comfort

August Faltin Building

Varies — check ahead · Architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, photographers

Attraction · Comfort

Comfort Historic District

Varies — check ahead · Architecture buffs, antique shoppers, history enthusiasts

Attraction · Comfort

Treue der Union Monument

Outdoor monument; no posted hours · History buffs, Civil War historians, a short stop

Attraction · Concan

Frio Bat Flight at Frio Cave

Seasonal guided tours; reservations required · Nature lovers and families

Attraction · Concan

Uvalde County Visitor Center

Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM · First-time visitors and trip planning

Attraction · D'Hanis

Holy Cross Catholic Church

Mass: Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM; …

Attraction · Driftwood

Driftwood Cemetery Historical Marker

Daylight/always accessible · History buffs and quiet reflection

Attraction · Driftwood

Driftwood Church Historical Marker

daylight/always accessible · History buffs and photographers

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Families with young children

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs Academy Historical Marker

daylight/always accessible · History buffs and architecture fans

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs Sculpture Garden

Daylight/always accessible · Art lovers and quiet walks

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Historic Mercer Street

Daylight hours/always accessible · History enthusiasts and casual walkers

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District

daylight/always accessible · history buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Pound House Farmstead and Museum

Saturday and Monday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. · History buffs and families

Attraction · Dripping Springs

Reimers Observatory

Varies by scheduled program · Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts

Attraction · Fischer

Fischer Historic District

Daylight/always accessible · History enthusiasts

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Fort Martin Scott

Grounds daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; site Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · History buffs and families

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Gillespie County Fairgrounds

Office Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The grounds open by event. · Fairgoers, racing fans and event organisers

Attraction · Fredericksburg

National Museum of the Pacific War

Open Wed–Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tuesday · History buffs and families

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · History buffs and families

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · History buffs and families

Attraction · Fredericksburg

Open daily 10am to 6pm · Families and nature lovers

Attraction · Garden Ridge

Natural Bridge Caverns

Varies by day, check website · Families, cave enthusiasts, adventure seekers

Attraction · Garden Ridge

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Open daily 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (or 5:00 PM) · Families and animal lovers

Attraction · Gruene

Gruene Historic District

Always accessible · History buffs and casual shoppers

Attraction · Harper

First Baptist Church of Harper Historical Marker

Attraction · Harper

Tue 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Thu–Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Attraction · Harper

Harper Pioneer Memorial Museum

Sun 2:00 PM–4:00 PM; special visits by arrangement (confirm before travel)

Attraction · Harper

Harper Presbyterian Church Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Attraction · Harper

St. Anthony Catholic Parish Historical Marker

Attraction · Harper

St. James Lutheran Church Historical Marker

Attraction · Hondo

Fohn-Bless Store Historical Marker

Attraction · Hondo

Hondo Army Air Field Historical Markers

Attraction · Hondo

Hondo Historical Marker

Attraction · Hondo

Hondo Methodist Church Historical Marker

Attraction · Hondo

Hondo Public Library

Mon, Wed, Thu 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; …

Attraction · Hondo

Hondo “God’s Country” Welcome Signs

Attraction · Hondo

Leinweber Building Historical Marker

Attraction · Hondo

Lon Moore Historical Marker at Ingleside Cemetery

Attraction · Hondo

Medina County Courthouse Complex

Attraction · Hondo

Medina County Museum

Saturday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sunday 1:00–3:00 PM

Attraction · Hondo

Showtimes vary; consult official ticketing

Attraction · Hondo

South Texas Maize

2026 fall season: Fri 6:00–9:00 PM in Oct–Nov; Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun noon–5:00 PM

Attraction · Hunt

Education in Hunt Historical Marker

History enthusiasts and locals

Attraction · Hunt

Hunt Japonica Cemetery Historical Marker

Attraction · Hunt

Schumacher Crossing Historical Marker

Attraction · Hye

Historic Hye Post Office and Rebecca Caroline

Attraction · Ingram

Old Ingram Historical Marker

History buffs, road trippers

Attraction · Ingram

Daily from dawn until dusk · Road trippers and art lovers

Attraction · Inks Lake

Devil's Waterhole

Daylight / always accessible · Swimmers and hikers

Attraction · Inks Lake

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery

Daily 7 am - 3:30 pm · Families, birders, and nature walkers

Attraction · Johnson City

Exotic Resort Zoo

Usually daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; holiday exceptions apply · Families and animal lovers

Attraction · Johnson City

LBJ Boyhood Home (National Park Service)

Open daily with tours at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm · History buffs and families

Attraction · Johnson City

Seasonal hours; check current schedule · Families and children

Attraction · Kerrville

Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm · Reading, research, and computers

Attraction · Kerrville

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm · Art-focused downtown visits

Attraction · Kerrville

Kerr Regional History Center

Tue-Thu 10am-4pm · Genealogy and local research

Attraction · Kerrville

Riverside Nature Center

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm · Families and nature learners

Attraction · Kerrville

Schreiner Mansion

Thu tours 10am-2pm · Architecture and history visitors

Attraction · Kerrville

The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden

Daily 7am-10pm · Religious art and reflection

Attraction · Kerrville

The Museum of Western Art

Tue-Sat 10am-4pm · Western art enthusiasts

Attraction · Lake Buchanan

Buchanan Dam Historical Marker

Daylight/always accessible · History buffs and sightseers

Attraction · Lake Buchanan

Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Visitor Center

Daylight/always accessible · First-time visitors and families

Attraction · Leakey

Leakey Cemetery

Daylight hours · History buffs and genealogists

Attraction · Leakey

Leakey Methodist Church Historical Marker

History buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Attraction · Leakey

Leakey School Historical Marker

Open 24/7 · History buffs and road trippers

Attraction · Leakey

Near Route of Famous Cattle Trail Historical Marker

24 hours · History buffs and road trippers

Attraction · Leakey

Real County Courthouse

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm · History buffs and architecture fans

Attraction · Leakey

Real County Historical Museum

Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. · History buffs and families

Attraction · Leakey

Real County Veterans Memorial

Outdoors on the courthouse lawn; no gate and no set hours. · Veterans, families and anyone stopping in Leakey

Attraction · Llano

Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM · Moviegoers and live music fans

Attraction · Llano

Llano County Courthouse

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. · History buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Attraction · Llano

Llano County Historical Museum

Wednesday to Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM · History buffs and curious travelers

Attraction · Llano

By Appointment · History buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Attraction · Luckenbach

Luckenbach Dance Hall

Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thu and Sun to 9 p.m.; Fri–Sat to 10:30 p.m. · Country music fans

Attraction · Marble Falls

Belóved Gallery

Tour times by reservation · Art lovers, faith seekers

Attraction · Marble Falls

Saturdays 10 AM - 6 PM · Art lovers

Attraction · Marble Falls

Sculpture on Main

24/7 · Art lovers, families, walkers

Attraction · Marble Falls

The Falls on the Colorado Museum

Mon-Sat 10am-2pm · History buffs, families, students

Attraction · Marble Falls

The Learning Mosaic Children's Museum

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm · Families with young children

Attraction · Mason

Sun-Sat 8am-10pm · History enthusiasts and families

Attraction · Mason

Mason Square Museum

Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm · History buffs and families

Attraction · Mason

Public tours every first Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM · Architecture enthusiasts and history buffs

Attraction · Mason

The Odeon Theater

Friday to Monday 7:00 PM for movies, concert times vary · Film buffs and music lovers

Attraction · Medina

Medina Veterans Memorial

Always accessible · Veterans and community history

Attraction · Mountain Home

Divide School Historical Marker

History enthusiasts

Attraction · Mountain Home

Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center

Mondays and Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. … · Science enthusiasts and conservationists

Attraction · Mountain Home

The Dowdy Tragedy of 1878 Historical Marker

Attraction · New Braunfels

Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo

Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Families and animal lovers

Attraction · New Braunfels

Faust Street Bridge

daylight/always accessible · Walkers, photographers, and history enthusiasts

Attraction · New Braunfels

Historic Outdoor Art Museum

daylight/always accessible · History buffs and art lovers

Attraction · New Braunfels

McKenna Children's Museum

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday: Closed · Families with young children

Attraction · New Braunfels

Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · History buffs and antique lovers

Attraction · New Braunfels

New Braunfels Downtown Historic District

Always accessible · Architecture enthusiasts and casual walkers

Attraction · New Braunfels

New Braunfels Railroad Museum

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Train enthusiasts and families

Attraction · New Braunfels

Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels

Seasonal operating calendar · Families and thrill seekers

Attraction · New Braunfels

Sophienburg Museum and Archives

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm · History buffs and genealogy researchers

Attraction · Pipe Creek

No drop-in hours; rental blocks only · Heritage visits and private events

Attraction · Rocksprings

Angora Goat Breeders Association Museum

History buffs and agriculture enthusiasts

Attraction · Rocksprings

Edwards County Courthouse

Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5pm · History buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Attraction · Rocksprings

First Methodist Church of Rocksprings Historical Marker

Viewable 24/7 from exterior · History buffs and architecture enthusiasts

Attraction · Rocksprings

Rocksprings Cemetery Historical Marker

Daylight hours · History buffs and genealogists

Attraction · Rocksprings

Texas Miniature Museum

By appointment · Miniature enthusiasts and history buffs

Attraction · Sabinal

Sabinal Methodist Church Historical Marker

Attraction · Sabinal

Sabinal Public Library

Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Attraction · Sabinal

Sabinal and John M. Davenport Historical Markers

Attraction · Sabinal

Site of Camp Sabinal Historical Marker

Attraction · San Marcos

Calaboose African American History Museum

Wed-Sat 10am-2pm · History buffs and families

Attraction · San Marcos

Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos

Tuesday to Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm · History buffs and art lovers

Attraction · San Marcos

Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing Museum

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm · Aviation buffs and history lovers

Attraction · San Marcos

LBJ Museum of San Marcos

Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · History buffs and political enthusiasts

Attraction · San Marcos

San Marcos Art Center

Wednesday to Sunday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm · Art lovers and local shoppers

Attraction · San Marcos

Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sun 12pm-5pm during academic year · Art lovers and students

Attraction · San Marcos

The Walkers' Gallery

Monday-Thursday 6am-9pm, Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm · Art lovers and community members

Attraction · San Marcos

The Wittliff Collections

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm · Art and history enthusiasts

Attraction · San Marcos

Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park

Sun-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-6pm · Families with children

Attraction · Sattler

The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country

Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Families, history buffs, fossil enthusiasts

Attraction · Sisterdale

Ottmar von Behr Historical Marker

Roadside, any hour. · German-Texan history and the Forty-Eighters

Attraction · Sisterdale

Sisterdale Cemetery

Daylight hours. · Family history and the founding German families

Attraction · Sisterdale

Sisterdale Historical Marker

Roadside, any hour. · Anyone driving FM 1376 through Sisterdale

Attraction · Stonewall

LBJ Ranch — Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Ranch gate 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed three major holidays · History buffs and families

Attraction · Stonewall

Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Hunters, archers, and landowners

Attraction · Utopia

Old Waresville Historical Marker

Attraction · Utopia

Sabinal Canyon Museum

Attraction · Utopia

Utopia Methodist Church

Attraction · Uvalde

Briscoe-Garner Museum

Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. · History buffs and students

Attraction · Uvalde

First State Bank Art Collection

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Art and history enthusiasts

Attraction · Uvalde

Janey Slaughter Briscoe Grand Opera House

Varies by performance, daytime tours available · History buffs and theater lovers

Attraction · Vanderpool

Site of Old Taylor School Historical Marker

Open 24 hours · History buffs

Attraction · Volente

Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark

Seasonal hours (typically 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer) · Families and water park enthusiasts

Attraction · Wimberley

Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum

Varies seasonally · History buffs and families

Attraction · Wimberley

Wimberley Institute of Cultures / Wimberley Valley Museum

Open 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10 AM to 4 PM, or by reservation. · History buffs and families