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Heading west from Austin, US 290 becomes Fredericksburg's Main St. Hwy 16, which
runs between Fredericksburg and Kerrville, is S Adams St in town. It isn't easy to get to
Fredericksburg without a car; the closest bus service is into Kerrville.
You can get shuttle service from the San Antonio Airport through Stagecoach Taxi and
Shuttle ( 830-385-7722; www.stagecoachtaxiandshuttle.com ) ; the cost is $95 each way for up to four
people. However, since driving around the Hill Country is half the fun, your best bet is to
drive yourself.
When in town, you can rent bicycles at Hill Country Bicycle Works (
830-990-2609; 702 E Main
10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, to 4pm Sat) for $28 per day.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's so enchanting about a rock, you might ask? Well, when you see the dome of pink
granite dating from the Proterozoic era rising 425ft above ground - one of the largest
batholiths in the US - you certainly know you're not looking at just any old rock. (And re-
member, that's just the part you can see; most of the rock formation is underground.) The
dome heats up during the day and cools off at night, making a crackling noise that the
Tonkawa people believed were ghost fires.
Two of the most popular activities at this popular park are hiking and rock climbing. En-
chanted Rock ( 830-685-3636; www.tpwd.state.tx.us ; 16710 Ranch Rd 965; adult/child 12 and under $7/free;
8am-10pm) is 18 miles north of Fredericksburg off RR 965 and just south of Llano. It gets
crowded on weekends, spring break and holidays, so get there early during peak times (by
11am at the latest) or risk finding the gates closed.
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Luckenbach
POP 3
As small as Luckenbach is - there are only three permanent residents, not counting the cat
- it's big on Texas charm. You won't find a more laid-back place. The main activity is sit-
ting at a picnic table under an old oak tree with a cold bottle of Shiner Bock and listening
to guitar pickers, who are often accompanied by roosters. Come prepared to relax, get to
know some folks, and bask in the small-town atmosphere.
 
 
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