Texas Wine Country is ready to serve, with boutique inns, vineyard views, and tasting rooms.
Wine country vacations in Texas blend small‑town charm, vineyard views, and lovely stays that let you linger long after your last glass of wine. Central Texas is the heart of Texas Hill Country wine getaways and remains the most captivating place for a wine‑focused escape, with lodging woven directly into vineyard landscapes or just nearby.
You may think Fredericksburg is the only place in the area that offers this sort of getaway, but I’m here to tell you otherwise. Though there are beautiful vineyards in Fredericksburg that offer excellent wine vacations, other small towns, such as Dripping Springs, Marble Falls, and Johnson City, are just as quaint and filled with Texas wine, restaurants, and overnights.
Texas Hill Country Wine Getaways
Did you know…
The state of Texas is one of the top wine‑producing states and the second-largest wine tourism destination in the U.S.
Hill Country wineries regularly earn national recognition.
There are more than 100 wineries across Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Dripping Springs, and in between. But the ones with lodging, not so much.
Scenic drives, German‑inspired towns, and tasting rooms span from rustic charm to sleek, modern design.
The Hill Country offers year‑round wine trail events
Lots of wineries offer live music on the patios.
The Texas Hill Country Wineries is offering its first Summer Season Wine Pass. See below.
Texas Hill Country Wineries Summer Season Pass
In addition to its regular wine passports four times a year, they are offering a Summer Season Pass—the organization’s longest passport event to date. From June 1 through August 31, 2026, the pass gives wine lovers and summer travelers three full months to explore 35+ participating wineries on their own schedule. The great value of the pass is just $65 for one or $100 for a couple.
Passport holders can visit up to four wineries per day for a complimentary tasting at each participating winery, plus receive a 10% discount on purchases of three or more bottles. Please check out all the pertinent information at the link above and start your wine journey in the beautiful Hill Country this summer.
Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
Carter Creek is a full resort experience located in Johnson City on Hwy 290. It offers an excellent tasting room, a spa, and gorgeous rentals for a great night’s stay. The winery is known for many award-winning wines, especially their sparkling wine made in the méthode champenoise. Enjoy your wine at the bar or take it outside and relax in one of the cozy chairs on the lawn.
Wrenwood Ranch – Johnson City
Wrenwood Ranch, located between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, right on US Highway 290, offers seven Hill Country cottages, perfect for couples wanting quiet luxury near top wineries. Pet-friendly.
There are several wineries close by, including William Chris Vineyards and Spicewood Vineyards.
Baron’s Creek Vineyards – Fredericksburg
Enjoy wine tastings, or take it a step further by adding wine education and small bites. Barons Creek Vineyards in Fredericksburg won several awards at the 2020 Lone Star International Wine Competition.
The adult-only villas are grand for a relaxed weekend with your significant other. Make it romantic while indulging in luxury at a private villa with a spacious living room, a king bed, a mini bar, wine tastings, spectacular views of the hill country, and more.
Pro Tip: Children and pets are not allowed in the villas.
Messina Hof Hill Country – Fredericksburg
Messina Hof Hill Country Winery welcomed its first guests in 2011, bringing the family’s winemaking legacy to Fredericksburg—now the nation’s second‑largest wine tourism destination. Set on nearly 10 acres along the famed Highway 290 wine trail, the property includes its own working vineyard, where Lenoir grapes thrive in the Hill Country sun. Those estate‑grown grapes are the foundation of Messina Hof’s richly crafted, traditional‑style ports, a signature expression of the winery’s Texas roots.
The Manor Haus B&B cottages – an elegant Fredericksburg winery bed and breakfast located just 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of historic downtown. Adults only and pets are not allowed in the cottages.
If the hospitality and guest rooms are anything like Messina Hof Estates Winery in Bryan, TX, you’ll be in for a treat here.
Fall Creek Vineyards
Fall Creek Vineyards at Driftwood is 25 or so minutes from downtown Austin and situated on lush grounds in Driftwood, across the street from the famous Salt Lick BBQ. They offer two venues for overnight guests, providing a restful, quiet retreat next to the winery.
The Wine Country Inn Guest House is only steps away from the winery. It can’t get any better than this – stay overnight, drink award-winning wine, eat BBQ across the street, and listen to music at Salt Lick BBQ.– You don’t even have to get into the car.
The Chardonnay Room is an adult-only, romantic getaway for two.
Flat Creek Estates
This premier wine destination in Marble Falls offers wine tastings and a lovely restaurant on its 80-acre property. They kindly ask for dinner reservations so they know you’re coming. The drive is spectacular as it winds around the lush greens on Hwy 1431. Flat Creek Estates is about 45 minutes from downtown Austin.
Cozy up at the Vintner’s Quarters at Flat Creek Estate on the property with vineyard views. You’ll have the entire house to yourself. Available on Airbnb.
If you’re coming from town, heading east on 1431, you’ll pass Balcones Canyonland National Wildlife Refuge. There are trails to hike and birds to see. It’s free.
Spend family time at Sweet Berry Farms for pick-your-own zinnias, playful rides, ice cream, and a pumpkin patch in the fall. If the family likes caves, Burnet, the next town over, has a fantastic cave for touring called Longhorn Caverns.
Going with the girls? I’ve written The Perfect Girl’s Getaway in Marble Falls – with recommendations on where to shop, eat, and stay, if you’d like to read it.
Mendelbaum Winery
How about a rustic getaway and a short walk from its winery? At Mendelbaum Cellars, every vintage wine is inspired by the sun‑kissed hills of Galilee and brought to life in its tasting room.
Mendelbaum Cellars is located in Fredericksburg on Hwy 290.
Their guest cabins are family-friendly with a playground and a hot tub for your enjoyment. With about a 5-minute walk, you can enjoy the taste of Israeli wines.
Westcave Cellars Winery & Brewery
Westcave Cellars in Johnson City (near Hye), off Hwy 290, is a lovely, friendly winery that welcomes pets. They serve 100% Texas wines and beer and offer tastings for both.
Steps away on the peaceful Westcave Cellars property—just far enough from the buzz of Highway 290—the Hye‑Daway offers a quiet retreat in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The spacious 2‑bed, 2‑bath home features generous outdoor patios, a second‑floor balcony, and wide windows that frame the surrounding views. The fully equipped kitchen makes cooking and sharing meals easy, and when you’re ready to unwind, the tasting room is only steps from your front door. No pets allowed in the guest house.
Hill Country Casitas
Say you’re looking for a place in nature with a pool, hot tub, hiking trails, and a winery just down the street? Check out Hill Country Casitas. Their cabins are really comfy with all the modern hookups. This place also makes a great honeymoon destination in Texas for finding solitude and getting to know each other better.
Hawk’s Shadow Winery is just down the street and is a beautiful winery with indoor and outdoor seating. Their wines are made with Texas grapes in the Texas Hill Country.
We’ve supplied several Texas Hill Country wine getaways for couples, families, solo travelers, and pet parents, all open year-round. Our hope is that one resonates with you!! Always on the lookout for more.
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