![]() ![]() In Grapetown we turn south onto the western edge of our route: the Old No. ![]() Grapetown is home to a 1-room schoolhouse built of stone and is marked by a Texas Historic Landmark. Leaving Luckenbach we continue onto Grapetown Road and head to Grapetown, one of the stops on the Pinta Trail, an ancient route established in indigineous tribes and later explorers, soldiers and travelers. While the settlement of Luckenbach dates back to the 1840s when German immigrants made this area (and much of the Texas Hill Country) home, Luckenbach became a can’t-miss tourist destination when it was immortalized in Willie Nelson’s (a Texas Hill Country resident) Back to the Basics of Love. Opened in the late 1800s this school was in use until the 1950s.Ĭontinuing on, we head to one of the most photographed spots in Texas: Luckenbach. Stop and take a walk through (or peek through the windows if they’re not open) a traditional Texas 1-room schoolhouse. You may recognize some of the carriages from movies like Lonesome Dove, Hidalgo, True Grit and more. ![]() While you’re in Blanco, Buggy Barn Museum and Pine Moore Town offer a chance to step back in time to the 1800s. You’ll find one very similar in almost every old Texas town. Starting in Wimberley we head north on FM 2325 to Blanco, Texas where you can see the Blanco Courthouse, a fine example of Texas Limestone Courthouses. Along the way we see some interesting Texas sights. 9 Highway ran primarily beside the San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Northern Railway. So, grab a bottle of water, pack a picnic (if that’s your thing), fill up the tank and let’s get driving! Starting in Wimberley Old No. That said, there are some beautiful sights within a short drive of Wimberley. Sometimes is feels like NOTHING is nearby. Texas is BIG! The entire landmass of New England PLUS New York State will fit inside Texas. Texans are accustomed to road tripping whether we like it or not. ![]()
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