Blanco
Once a small ranch and farming community, this vibrant town is also known as the Lavender Capital of Texas, showcasing an annual lavender festival every spring, as well as a charming downtown area with excellent restaurants to explore. There’s no shortage of recreation in Blanco, with the Hill Country Lavender Farm, Blanco State Park, Rain Bird Gallery, Vaaler Creek Golf Club, and access to the Blanco River to enjoy year round. Just an hour away from Austin and San Antonio, this quaint community is commutable and provides direct access to two of the largest cities and cultural destinations in Texas.[optima_express_toppicks id=”2306367″ sortBy=”pd” resultsPerPage=”12″ header=”true” includeMap=”true”]