This vast, rural region of south-central Texas is conveniently close to all major cities.

You will not have an easier day trip in the largest continental state in the country.

(Drivers should be weary of the abundant deer population along the roadway.)

Curving roadway and Texas Bluebonnets with Enchanted Rock in the distance

Credit: Marc Bennett

Lost Draw CellarsandSlate Theory Wineryare in Fredericksburg and offer tastings by reservation.

An A Frame Cabin at A Frame Ranch in Texas Hill Country

Courtesy of A Frame Ranch

Vineyard and welcome center building at William Chris Vineyards in Hye, Texas

Mariah Tyler

Exterior building signage and tasting pour at Lost Draw Cellars in Fredericksburg, Texas

Courtesy of Lost Draw Cellars

View of Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas

Rhiannon Taylor

View from Enchanted Rock at Enchanted Rock State Park in Texas

Mariah Tyler

Table seating on a hillside of an Airbnb rental outside of Fredericksburg, in Texas Hill Country

Mariah Tyler