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Surprises In The Texas Hill Country

SURPRISES IN TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

Texas produces the fifth highest amount of wine in the US. That’s a surprise.  The American Southwest extends eastward all the way to Georgetown, Texas. That’s another one I was not aware of.  It seems the area of the Lone Star state known as “Hill Country”, is full of pleasant surprises. The area historically, allowed for cultural immersion between Germans and Spanish, which led to the accordion being used as a popular instrument in Tejano music. The area is also home to some interesting, endangered and endemic species, which call the Balcones Canyon lands National Wildlife Refuge home. They are two songbirds and info can be found by clicking the link below

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcones_Canyonlands_National_Wildlife_Refuge

The city of Georgetown, lies in the Hill Country and is a very popular retirement area for millions of boomers. In 2007 the city got a very favorable rating from the seventh edition of Retirement Places Rated, and this has continued to solidify the area’s reputation as a prime destination.

 

The city is rife with cultural things to do for just about any age and interest.  There is live popular and classical music. There are guided tours of the courthouse. and art exhibits.  The calendar of events is full of things to scroll through. See the link below.

https://visit.georgetown.org/events/event-calendar/

This climate begs for fun in the sun, and all the SPF in the world might still leave you a little longing for moisture. There are ten or more Spas in the area to rejuvenate your body and soul.

The city boasts several pools, and a ropes and challenge course, along with many other diverse park offerings. The following link will explain this in more detail.

https://visit.georgetown.org/category/attractions/parks-and-outdoor/

The economic climate in Texas is warm right now, with low unemployment, and the population is growing, which reflects that. Here is a link with some info on great rebates on a home purchase.

https://www.rebateontexashomes.com/