The Munk House Guidebook
Central Texas Towns
San Marcos is situated on the Balcones Fault, the boundary between the Hill Country to the west and the Coastal Plains to the east.
Along the fault, many springs emerge, such as San Marcos Springs, which forms Spring Lake and is the source of the San Marcos River.
The area is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Americas.
San Marcos is home to Texas State University.
There are restaurants, river activities, entertainment, and shopping including Tanger Factory Outlet Mall.
San Marcos is the jumping off point to the Texas Hill Country.
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San Marcos
San Marcos is situated on the Balcones Fault, the boundary between the Hill Country to the west and the Coastal Plains to the east.
Along the fault, many springs emerge, such as San Marcos Springs, which forms Spring Lake and is the source of the San Marcos River.
The area is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Americas.
San Marcos is home to Texas State University.
There are restaurants, river activities, entertainment, and shopping including Tanger Factory Outlet Mall.
San Marcos is the jumping off point to the Texas Hill Country.
Lockhart is a unique small town that is beautifully preserved.
It has a friendly feel that combines modern amenities with old-school charm.
It’s a great place to visit to see the stately Courthouse on the town square, to shop the antique and other stores, and to dine at one of the 4 old-fashioned barbecue restaurants among others.
Lockhart is situated on the old Chisholm Trail - a trail used in the post-Civil War era to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads.
Annually, Lockhart celebrates with the Chisholm Trail Roundup in the middle of June and this is Lockhart's largest annual festival.
Maybe you can work this into your schedule of fun Central Texas events!
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Lockhart
Lockhart is a unique small town that is beautifully preserved.
It has a friendly feel that combines modern amenities with old-school charm.
It’s a great place to visit to see the stately Courthouse on the town square, to shop the antique and other stores, and to dine at one of the 4 old-fashioned barbecue restaurants among others.
Lockhart is situated on the old Chisholm Trail - a trail used in the post-Civil War era to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads.
Annually, Lockhart celebrates with the Chisholm Trail Roundup in the middle of June and this is Lockhart's largest annual festival.
Maybe you can work this into your schedule of fun Central Texas events!
Wimberley is a quintessential, Texas frontier Hill Country town
set along the banks of Cypress Creek.
The town offers quaint shops, eateries, and in the summer swimming holes are a big draw - Jacob’s Well, Blue Hole, and others.
Wimberley is a fun visit and is a short drive from San Marcos on Ranch Road 12.
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Wimberley
Wimberley is a quintessential, Texas frontier Hill Country town
set along the banks of Cypress Creek.
The town offers quaint shops, eateries, and in the summer swimming holes are a big draw - Jacob’s Well, Blue Hole, and others.
Wimberley is a fun visit and is a short drive from San Marcos on Ranch Road 12.
Luling is a small town that captures what made Texas great - cattle ranching, farming, oil, the railroad, and the San Marcos River.
It is located South of Austin and East of San Antonio among the gentle rolling hills of Central Texas.
Local shops - antiques, collectibles, and gifts - along with great barbecue and other eateries await your visit to downtown Luling.
The Luling Watermelon Thump is a major event held annually at end of June.
And, don't forget the San Marcos River.
It's a great place to canoe or kayak, swim, or drop in a fishin' line and maybe catch a catfish!
Luling
Luling is a small town that captures what made Texas great - cattle ranching, farming, oil, the railroad, and the San Marcos River.
It is located South of Austin and East of San Antonio among the gentle rolling hills of Central Texas.
Local shops - antiques, collectibles, and gifts - along with great barbecue and other eateries await your visit to downtown Luling.
The Luling Watermelon Thump is a major event held annually at end of June.
And, don't forget the San Marcos River.
It's a great place to canoe or kayak, swim, or drop in a fishin' line and maybe catch a catfish!
Food scene
Grins Restaurant in San Marcos has been making people smile for over 30-years.
The spacious tree-shaded deck and ample inside dining is an awesome place to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
World Famous Hamburgers and Texas-sized homemade onion rings, catfish, fajitas, steaks, and more offers something for everyone along with large salads and vegetarian plates.
Drinks include famous strawberry frozen margaritas, buckets of iced cold beer, and Sangria wine cooler pitchers.
Grins has been feeding Texas State students, alumni, and local families for decades....go, eat, and enjoy!!!!
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Grins Restaurant
802 N LBJ DrGrins Restaurant in San Marcos has been making people smile for over 30-years.
The spacious tree-shaded deck and ample inside dining is an awesome place to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
World Famous Hamburgers and Texas-sized homemade onion rings, catfish, fajitas, steaks, and more offers something for everyone along with large salads and vegetarian plates.
Drinks include famous strawberry frozen margaritas, buckets of iced cold beer, and Sangria wine cooler pitchers.
Grins has been feeding Texas State students, alumni, and local families for decades....go, eat, and enjoy!!!!
The pit room at City Market in Luling is a unique experience.
The smoke-filled pit room at the back of the dining hall is famous and a place to remember in the barbecue world.
City Market has been serving locals and visitors to Luling for decades and the great food keeps us all coming back for more.
The sausage and brisket are beyond delicious and their barbecue sauce cannot be beat.....
You must put this place on your dining bucket list if you are a barbecue lover!
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City Market
633 East Davis StreetThe pit room at City Market in Luling is a unique experience.
The smoke-filled pit room at the back of the dining hall is famous and a place to remember in the barbecue world.
City Market has been serving locals and visitors to Luling for decades and the great food keeps us all coming back for more.
The sausage and brisket are beyond delicious and their barbecue sauce cannot be beat.....
You must put this place on your dining bucket list if you are a barbecue lover!
Black's is reportedly the oldest family-owned barbecue joint in Texas.
As you wander your way through the food line into the pit room, your tastebuds can hardly wait for the treat you have in store.
Black’s has incredible signature sausage (90% beef & 10%pork) that is handmade with love!
It has been serving our family since it opened in 1932 and
this eatery must be on your dining list if you love barbecue!
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Black's Barbecue
215 N Main StBlack's is reportedly the oldest family-owned barbecue joint in Texas.
As you wander your way through the food line into the pit room, your tastebuds can hardly wait for the treat you have in store.
Black’s has incredible signature sausage (90% beef & 10%pork) that is handmade with love!
It has been serving our family since it opened in 1932 and
this eatery must be on your dining list if you love barbecue!
Loop & Lil's Pizza is a family style restaurant serving classic hand tossed pizzas, fresh salads, hot sandwiches, delicious desserts, and Texas craft beer.
This pizzeria is located in the heart of downtown Lockhart.
Locals and visitors love Loop and Lil's and the house pies and food is always fresh and delicious!
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Loop & Lil's Pizza
107 N Main StLoop & Lil's Pizza is a family style restaurant serving classic hand tossed pizzas, fresh salads, hot sandwiches, delicious desserts, and Texas craft beer.
This pizzeria is located in the heart of downtown Lockhart.
Locals and visitors love Loop and Lil's and the house pies and food is always fresh and delicious!