Winery
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Statewide, Winery

Winery

William Chris Vineyards (Hye) This winery in Hye was the first in the state to be named a World’s Best Vineyard. Their wines reflect Texas terroir and are made from sustainably farmed, locally sourced fruit. The tasting room and outdoor…
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Views
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Statewide, Views

Views

Sunrise at the Jetties (South Padre Island) Start your day by watching the sun rise over the Gulf of Mexico at the jetties at Isla Blanca Park. Aside from being a popular fishing spot, it’s arguably the best spot in…
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Swimming Spot
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Statewide, Swimming Spot

Swimming Spot

Landa Park (New Braunfels) This historic spring-fed pool remains at a constant temperature of 72 degrees and is one of the oldest bathing pools in the state. Visitors can enjoy the pool’s varying depths: The shallow end has a mushroom…
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Shopping District
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Shopping District, Statewide

Shopping District

Market Street (The Woodlands) With luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Chanel, and as of March 2023, Gucci, Market Street is now considered the premier high-end shopping hot spot in Texas. The open-air setup invites an alfresco stroll…
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Revitalization
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Revitalization, Statewide

Revitalization

Mineral Wells Downtown (Mineral Wells) Once a hot spot vacation destination thanks to its healing (or “crazy”) mineral waters, the town of Mineral Wells suffered a demise in the 1970s after the area’s large military base and the renowned Baker…
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Resort
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Resort, Statewide

Resort

Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country (New Braunfels) Blending the great outdoors with the convenience of a resort, this Hill Country hot spot is a destination for campers and vacationers alike. A wide range of attractions and activities (think a water…
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Public Art
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Public Art, Statewide

Public Art

Pop Art Museum (San Angelo) This public art gallery in San Angelo, once a rundown bowling alley, now boasts big, bold, and colorful works by 30 local artists. Organized by nonprofit Art in Uncommon Places, the free open-air museum offers…
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Place to Dance
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Place to Dance, Statewide

Place to Dance

Gruene Hall (New Braunfels) Bring your dancing shoes! With music seven nights a week, a huge outdoor garden, and ample room to two-step, this 6,000-square-foot landmark is Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall—and it’s not going anywhere. Iconic musicians have…
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Park
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Park, Statewide

Park

Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park (Austin) Pease Park’s southernmost tip is now a cultural and recreational hub, with world-class features like a community gathering space, terraced seating, a nature play area, water play features, a treehouse, and sports courts. The…
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Lake
June 19, 2023 2023 Winners, Lake, Statewide

Lake

Boerne City Lake Park (Boerne) Located a mile outside Boerne, this 189-acre lake is ideal for non-motorized water sports like kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Visitors can take sailing lessons, play disc golf, and relax on the shoreline with covered playgrounds…
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