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path across the Austin-San Antonio metro. This is not comprehensive. Destinations
Check out details on well-known entertainment venues and newer destinations o the beaten
Austin
Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs
Canyon Lake
Blanton Museum of Art Following years of construction, the Blanton Museum of Art reopened this year and debuted new art and programs. As part of the University of Texas at Austin, the Blanton Museum has more than 20,000 art pieces in its permanent collection including modern and contemporary European, American and Latin American work. • 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin • www.blantonmuseum.org
Camp David Adventure Retreat This multifaceted facility is a newer Hill Country destination, which debuted in 2022. The Camp David Adventure Retreat site is located on 10 acres of land with offerings for overnight stays at its lodge and bunkhouse that can house 12-16 guests. Camp David also serves as a venue for small weddings, corporate retreats and other events. • 4451 McGregor Lane, Dripping Springs • www.campdavidretreat.com
Canyon Lake Gorge During the summer flood event of 2002, more than 34 inches of rain created floodwaters swelling Canyon Lake over its spillway for the irst time since the reservoir was completed in 1964. That event carved out a 64-acre gorge. Visitors can explore dinosaur fossils, exposed areas of the Trinity Aquifer and see the waterfalls and springs. • 16029 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake • www.gbra.org
San Antonio
San Marcos
New Braunfels
Morgan’s Wonderland Located on 25 acres, this theme park focuses on inclusion, featuring 25 ultra-accessible rides and attractions. The park de ines ultra-accessible as the ability to remove physical and economic barriers for children and adults with special needs. The park is currently undergoing a $6 million expansion ahead of the spring 2024 season. • 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio • www.morganswonderland.com
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
Gruene Historic District The Gruene Historic District, a small town originally settled by German farmers in the 1840s, has developed into a live music, shopping and river recreation area popular to visitors and residents. Home to the Gruene Hall, Texas’ oldest dance hall, the small town was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as an entire district. • 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • www.gruenetexas.com
The Meadows Center for Water and Environment at Texas State University aims to protect the environment and educate others about the city’s resources. The center offers glass-bottom boat tours of Spring Lake, tours of the Wetlands Boardwalk and more. • 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos • www.meadowscenter.txst.edu
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