All About Blanco, Texas

In the heart of Hill Country, Blanco, Texas is widely known as a refuge for agriculture and cowboy history. Packed with activities for residents and visitors alike, Blanco bridges the gap between quiet country life and southern hospitality. With a plethora of warm local eateries and rustic-romantic stays, Hill Country’s haven is only 45 miles outside of downtown Austin. 

Whether you are a hunting fanatic, or looking for a quiet weekend away, Blanco offers a place to call home for everyone. A 40 minute drive from Fredericksburg, TX and an hour from downtown San Antonio, Blanco offers the perfect combination of seclusion and accessibility. 

Walking the square complete with local establishments such as the legendary Liz On the Square, residents enjoy the serenity of rural life as they shop at local businesses. With downtown designed keeping the old Texas feel in mind, even those predispositioned for city life find themselves vying for a stop at Herb’s Hat Shop and Bono’s Custom Leather and Shoe Repair. 

Known for its ties to traditional Texas cattleman life, Blanco offers a quiet escape for purchasing your dream ranch. Rich with wildlife that’ll require an expansion of your trophy room, Blanco offers all the comforts of a rural escapism with only an hour drive from Austin and San Antonio. 

For those looking to further their involvement with the community, Blanco has events including the upcoming Cowboy Breakfast on February 5th and more listed conveniently on the visitor website. For an opportunity to unwind after a long day, visit Twin Sister’s Dance Hall and Old Ironhorse Saloon. 

Breakfast is incomplete without devouring a delicious pastry from The Deutsch Apple. Known as a local legend, patrons enjoy traditional pastries and delicacies in a warm peaceful setting. 

Interested in guided hunts and exotic game? Meander onto Blanco Cattle & Exotics LLC for prime Whitetail Deer and assortment of African/Asian exotic game guided hunts. After an exhilarating day enjoy a refreshing swim in the local swimming hole at Blanco State park. 

For the avid golfer, Blanco boasts the #1 rated golf course in Hill Country with the Vaaler Creek Golf Course. For those that would prefer to make use of the Spa, the Relax In Blanco Spa offers numerous top-rated treatments. 

Forging the commitment to history, the  Buggy Barn Museum showcases how transportation has evolved throughout Blanco’s inception to present day. 

Community is a pillar of Blanco’s culture, clearly exemplified at Arnosky Family Farms, located just outside of Blanco proper. For 20 years, visitors have been welcomed to explore acres of fields ripe with flowers all for purchase on the honor system. 

Complete with a central courthouse and library, Blanco is a place that welcomes all ages and interests. Simultaneously the perfect getaway and cowboy kingdom, you will surely want to call a slice of Hill Country Heaven home. 

Interested in purchasing or listing a ranch in or around Blanco, TX? Contact us today.