Postcards: Greetings From (Just Off) I-35

Many of my guests to Lakehouse B&B travel the I-35 corridor as they head to Canyon Lake and the Hill Country.  If you find yourself cruising down I-35 with time to spare before check in why not visit some of these unique destinations … Continue reading

Day Trip #3: Gruene, Tx

“Gently resisting change since 1872.” First the stats… Drive time: 20 minutes Population: Just depends on who is playing at Gruene Hall Famous Residents: See above Hollywood Connection: Michael (1996) starring john Travolta.  Numerous music videos (George Strait) Cool Trivia:  Gruene … Continue reading

Day Trip #2: Wimberley, Tx

“A nice place to visit…A great place to live.” First the stats… Drive time: 30 minutes Population: 3797 (2000 census) Famous Residents: Too numerous to name the plethora of famous artists and musicians that reside here. Hollywood Connection: Portions of … Continue reading

Day Trip # 1: Blanco, Tx

“Gateway to the Central Texas Hill Country” First the stats…   Drive time: 40 minutes (Blanco is located north of Canyon Lake on US281) Population: 1505 (2000 census) Famous Residents: Shelley Duvall Hollywood Connection: Scenes from the movie True Grit … Continue reading