San Antonio Meeting Planner 2007 - (Page 11) GREATER SAN ANTONIO: HILL COUNTRY AND BEYOND Cowboy For A Day in Bandera Treat your rugged side to a taste of the wild, wild West with a day on a dude ranch. All summer long, Bandera offers daily horseback riding trail hikes through the beautiful Hill Country, and nightly rodeo shows at either Twin Elm Guest Ranch or Lightning Ranch. Make a day of it and plan a horseback riding trek with a local stable. Some outings include meals and other ranch activities. For an authentic cowboy welcome, celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy in Courthouse Square, when Bandera hosts “Cowboys on Main,” a tribute to the pioneers of the frontier land. 800-364-3833, www.banderacowboycapital.com. History Comes to Life in Johnson City The city named for the ancestors of the country’s 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson, mixes history with outdoor adventure. Tour LBJ’s boyhood home or visit the Johnson Settlement, the original residence of Sam Johnson – first in the family to leave a mark on the Lone Star State. In nearby Stonewall, the LBJ Ranch District includes a state park and the longtime home of LBJ. Downtown Johnson City shelters a wilderness like no other: the Exotic Zoo Resort offers a safari-style tour past numerous animals and formerly endangered species in a recreated natural habitat. Continue your outdoor adventure by hiking in Pedernales Falls State Park or fishing in the Pedernales River. 830-868-7128, www.lbjcountry.com. Wine and Dine in the Vineyards of Fredericksburg The city surrounded by lavender is the perfect place for indulging your taste buds – several notable wineries offer tastings within the city limits, and their passion is easy to absorb with an organized tour. After exploring Bell Mountain Vineyards, Becker Vineyards, Oberhof Wine Cellars at Das Peach Haus and the Torre di Pietra, indulge in a massage or facial to round out a truly relaxing day. Fredericksburg’s top-notch day spas specialize in both holistic and modern experiences. 866-621-9463, www.fredericksburg-texas.com. An Antique Treasure Hunt in Comfort Pace yourself: The city of Comfort packs a treasure trove of antique goodies, from outdoor decorations to paintings and jewelry. Make the best of your time by plotting a stop ‘n shop schedule of Comfort’s best boutiques. In between purchases, stop by a gallery and then break for lunch or dinner at a contemporary bistro. Or, fill up on mouth watering catfish and Cajun cuisine at an alfresco diner or restaurant set on the banks of the Guadalupe River. 830-995-3131, www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com. 8 6 6 - 5 17- 7 7 71 11 http://www.banderacowboycapital.com http://www.lbjcountry.com http://www.fredericksburg-texas.com http://www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com
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