Location: Blanco
Top Things to do in Blanco
What to do and see in Blanco, Texas (TX): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Blanco (/ˈblænkoʊ/ BLAN-koh) is a city in Blanco County, Texas, United States. It is approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of downtown San Antonio and almost the same distance west of Austin. The population was 1,946 at the 2016 census estimate.
Restaurants in Blanco
1. Blanco State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Park located on the banks of the Blanco River; great for trout fishing.
Reviewed By Lori77418 - Bellville, United States
This tiny state park is a treasure, situated on the tree-lined banks of the Blanco River. We walked from one end of the park to the other and on the nature trail felt like we were in the wilderness.
2. Real Ale Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Arrowhuntr - Allentown, United States
A nice fun brewery with a great selection of styles. They also have a distillery with whiskey and gin. Our favorite was the dark beers but the barrel aged sour was really tasty as well. A very nice outdoor area for better weather. Cheers !!!
3. Buggy Barn Museum Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
4. Andalusia Whiskey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By WishIwashiking - Fort Worth, United States
Had been wanting to stop here for a long time on our drives between FW and San Antonio and we finally did 2 weeks ago. My husband and I went here and loved it. We ordered a flight which my husband had to finish alone cause I'm a lightweight. I ordered a Sunshine and enjoyed it and then a Hill Country Iced Tea and also really liked that. Rikki (Ricki?) is SO knowledgeable and hospitable. She made us feel as though we had walked into her home and she was giving us a tour. We ordered from the food truck serving Cajun food and the fried pickles, mango habanero sauce-covered wings and curly fries were delicious. We'll be back. I recommend you leave the kids at home (although they are permitted to be there). There really are no diversions there for them. We have a 9- and 11-year-old and they'd be bored to death. Dogs are also permitted.
5. Old Blanco County Courthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
The Old Blanco County Courthouse was built in 1885. It was only used as a courthouse for 4 short years. The County Seat moved to Johnson City in 1889. The Old Blanco County Courthouse is owned by The Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society, a 501 (c) (3). The mission of the O.B.C.C.P.S. is to restore, preserve, and maintain the Old Blanco County Courthouse as an historic site, and as a productive integral part of the community of Blanco. Dedicated members and friends give and work for the full restoration and care of this jewel from the Gilded Age of Texas Courthouses. We are open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 4 and on Sunday from 12 to 3.
Reviewed By TLL106
This is a building with a lot of history. There are pictures along the walls inside that tell about all the things that the building was used after the years that it was a courthouse.
