I've been telling people this area is "Paradise" for a long time now.              Earlier this week the New York Times named the Texas Hill Country as the No. 1 summer destination in the United States. 

     "The Texas Hill Country, west of Austin and north of San Antonio, might be the next best thing to crossing the Atlantic," the article said.  "The region is lush, colorful and, unlike much of the pancake-flat state, dotted with beautiful green hills that are evocative of Tuscany or the south of France." 

With gas prices soaring, many Texans are discovering the beautiful Texas Hill Country.  With about a tank a gas you can travel to the area and enjoy a family vacation at any of the summer camps, B&B's or resort style lodging along the rivers and creeks.  Take a refreshing dip in the cool, clear water fed by numerous springs.  Enjoy the lush green hillsides and view wildlife           as you drive the scenic highways.           Cypress trees line the banks of every river and provide towering canapies of shade.  Live oaks dot the landscape and the ashe juniper create a dark green background for the hills.

The Hill Country is famous for birding.  Many different kinds of birds make their home in the Texas Hill Country but many others migrate here every year.  Recently a pair of green parrots have made a home in the palm trees            in front of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on Sidney Baker.  They are not native to here but not far away either.  We have enjoyed having them visit during "their summer vacation".

Kerrville offers museums, live theatres, great restaurants, RV parks, tubing, kayaking, swimming and much more.  Medina, is the apple capital of Texas and you must stop and have some apple ice cream at the Apple Store (only 16 miles away from Kerrville).  Bandera has a great "Cowboy" atmosphere, shopping, dining, dancing (only 22 miles from Kerrville).  Want a German style dinner or great shopping visit Fredericksburg (only 23 miles from Kerrville).  Want to tube a cold spring fed river, go to Leakey (only an hour away)or enjoy the Guadalupe River right here in Kerrville.  Shop Mexico (1 1/2 hours away).

Remember the Alamo,                   Fiesta Texas (Six Flags)     and Sea World                 in San Antonio ( only an hour away).  You can't find a better vacation destination than this.  The beautiful Texas Hill Country has it all!

When you fall in love with this area and want a temporary or permanent home, remember me.  I'm

your Texas Hill Country connection.  I specialize in waterfront and vacation homes.  I can make your dreams come true.  Check out my website www.RickiEichlerRealEstate.com  I have a link to the Chamber of Commerce and other information you may need when visiting the area.  I am happy to help you any way I can.  Call or email me.