Day Trips

The Knot in the Loop Saloon could be described as a neighborhood bar, but the neighborhood is one of the prettiest in the Hill Country

"...The Knot in the Loop Saloon is one of the worst-kept secrets in the..."

March 11, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Head Out on the Highway

Reinvent the Wheel on One of These Cool Texas Road Trips

"...Willow City Loop The Willow City Loop is a 13-mile..."

May 11, 2001 Features Feature by Karla Zimmerman

What's on the Slab

Texas roadhouses are far from middle-of-the-road

"...Out in Willow City, Harry's is a legendary biker spot right on..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Kathy McCarty

Day Trips

"...west of Austin in Spicewood, this refuge from the city would make anybody's top 10. In addition to a..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Bask in the bluebonnets' beauty on your way to some delicious barbecue

"...the road less traveled to Llano, head to Johnson City and then go west about 30 miles on FM..."

April 23, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...telephone wires across your pictures. A great one is Willow City Loop, a 13-mile trek north between Fredericksburg and..."

March 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...The Willow City Loop is last but not least. This is..."

April 5, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Daytrips

"...Harry's on the Loop in Willow City (northeast of Fredericksburg on FM1323) holds..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Column

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...than this. 12010 Manchaca, 280-4732. www.giddyups.com. Knot in the Loop Saloon The Willow City Loop is arguably the most..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Day Trips

Fredericksburg-area residents are working to preserve the area's one-room rural schoolhouses.

"...Willow City School is one of the larger buildings remaining...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...drive is from U.S. Highway 281 north of Johnson City. At the almost ghost town of Willow City take..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...to Bell Mountain almost demands a drive down the Willow City Loop, one of the most beautiful Hill Country..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Highway 16 winds through the heart of Texas like the seam of a colorful quilt

"...State Natural Area. Take FM 1323 and enter the Willow City Loop, one of the prettiest drives in the..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...or FM 1431 between Cedar Park and Marble Falls. Willow City Loop north of Fredericksburg takes FM 1323 on..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Pecan Grove Store, Fredericksburg

Belly up to the bar for a Dino Burger

"...few miles from the wildflower explosion known as the Willow City Loop, the Store is a destination all by..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

A monthly planner of fun and delicious excursions

"...Stewart’s Hillview Ranch, north of Fredericksburg off the scenic Willow City Loop. Food concessions and restrooms will be available...."

May 4, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The best day trips are the ones in the planning stages. Here are a few gems to consider.

"...Best Sunday drive: The Willow City Loop showcases all of the features of the..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Head Out on the Highway

Reinvent the Wheel on One of These Cool Texas Road Trips

"...Llano, and surrounding attractions like Enchanted Rock and the Willow City Loop (see below) when you arrive...."

May 11, 2001 Features Feature by Karla Zimmerman

Day Trips

"...policy of closing to visitors after it fills to capacity and reopening at 5pm. Unfortunately, there is no way..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...west of Blanco, Hill Country Lavender at 1672 McKinney Loop will open their fields to visitors with scissors, plus..."

June 20, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...they've made with it. Outside Blanco on the McKinney Loop, stop by Hill Country Lavender (1672 McKinney Loop, 830/833-5008,..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Roaming the Corridors

"...easier for walkers to cross the harrowing road. The city is considering putting roundabouts at both Mary & Evergreen..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...as well as drama. I don't know how the city's loose affiliation of arts writers – i.e., we get..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: BIG QUEER WEEKEND

This cram-packed week is kinda like Austin's mini-Pride

"...Crrrrreak! Snap! Sat., June 2, 10pm-2am. Chain Drive, 504 Willow, 480-9017. www.ctbol.org, www.queerbomb.org/events...."

June 1, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 9-15

"...CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM See candidates Randi Shade and Kathie..."

June 10, 2011 News Column

Off the Record

Greg Ginn and SST Records start fresh in Taylor, Possessed by Paul James stars as The Folk Singer, and KOOP Radio catches fire (again)

"...try hard to provide a public service to the city of Austin, and we're determined to get back on..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Ghost Discography

"...Records and reissued in 1997 by Chicago indie Drag City, Ghost's eponymous debut takes a collective approach, amounting to..."

May 15, 2009 Music Feature