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Out in the Hill Country, Marble Falls name stems from the namesake Lake Marble Falls, part of the Highland Lakes chain along the Colorado River. The northwest-of-Austin town in Burnet County is a pretty destination for hikes, picking fruit at Sweet Berry Farm, boating, and, more importantly really great restaurants.

Of course, Eater Austin’s guide to Marble Falls wouldn’t be complete without Blue Bonnet Cafe and its ginormous pie slices, and there are other great restaurants and bars, such as Mexican spot Super Taco, winery Flat Creek, and brewery King Bear.

Check out these other Hill Country dining destinations or the offerings within Fredericksburg or Johnson City or the Hill Country pie road trip map.

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Texas barbecue is always a must, so this smoked meats restaurant from pitmaster Cody Wingman hits the right spot. Expect classic barbecue — brisket, pork steak, chicken, turkey, etc. — available by the weight, as part of plates, sandwiches, and even stuffed into baked potatoes. Sausages are wrapped in tortillas, sides also span traditional from mac and cheese to pinto beans, and, yes, there are pecan pies, peach cobblers, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

The longtime Mexican restaurant is all about, yes, tacos, as well as enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas, alongside breakfast plates full of migas or machacado. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

The casual restaurant is mostly centered on Japanese cuisine, offering sushi, bento boxes, hibachi-style entrees, and yaki-udon. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

This casual restaurant offers a taste of New Orleans with major Cajun and Creole inflections in the Hill Country town. On deck’s po’ boys, fried crawfish tails, barbecue shrimp, and much more. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

Coffee up at this roastery-slash-cafe with various espresso drinks as well as house-made bread, baked goods, and English muffins. For more food, there ar esandwiches. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

The currently-take-only Thai restaurant in Marble Falls offers all the classic Southeast Asian dishes, from noodles to curries available in varying desired spice levels. Takeout orders have to be placed over the phone.

For very casual dining and drinking, R Bar is your answer with all sorts of great Texas-ish dishes. You’ve got tacos, burgers, fried chicken wings, and much more, alongside beers and cocktails. Plus, it hosts regular karaoke and concerts. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

This is perhaps the most famous dining destination in Marble Falls, and for good reason. Those pies are that good, especially any of the extremely tall meringues, alongside the classic fruits and creams. For non-sweets, the rest of the restaurant’s Texas menu includes all-day breakfasts, rotating soups, sandwiches, salads, and much more. Pie preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed over the phone, and there are indoor dine-in services.

The brewery took its name from the town’s cryptid myth, and it serves up a variety of brew styles, such as blonde ales, hefeweizens, and maple amber ales, alongside fun seasonal and barrel-aged beers. The food menu is a mix of American-Texas-Mexican dishes, such as tacos, truffle fries, sandwiches, and burgers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Outside of the city center, this winery focuses on mostly wines made with Texas-grown red grapes, such as aglianico and Montepulciano. And then there is its on-site restaurant, the Bistro at Flat Creek, serving up dishes that work well with its wines for brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus three-course wine-paired meals. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Texas barbecue is always a must, so this smoked meats restaurant from pitmaster Cody Wingman hits the right spot. Expect classic barbecue — brisket, pork steak, chicken, turkey, etc. — available by the weight, as part of plates, sandwiches, and even stuffed into baked potatoes. Sausages are wrapped in tortillas, sides also span traditional from mac and cheese to pinto beans, and, yes, there are pecan pies, peach cobblers, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

The longtime Mexican restaurant is all about, yes, tacos, as well as enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas, alongside breakfast plates full of migas or machacado. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

The casual restaurant is mostly centered on Japanese cuisine, offering sushi, bento boxes, hibachi-style entrees, and yaki-udon. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

This casual restaurant offers a taste of New Orleans with major Cajun and Creole inflections in the Hill Country town. On deck’s po’ boys, fried crawfish tails, barbecue shrimp, and much more. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor dine-in services.

Coffee up at this roastery-slash-cafe with various espresso drinks as well as house-made bread, baked goods, and English muffins. For more food, there ar esandwiches. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

The currently-take-only Thai restaurant in Marble Falls offers all the classic Southeast Asian dishes, from noodles to curries available in varying desired spice levels. Takeout orders have to be placed over the phone.

For very casual dining and drinking, R Bar is your answer with all sorts of great Texas-ish dishes. You’ve got tacos, burgers, fried chicken wings, and much more, alongside beers and cocktails. Plus, it hosts regular karaoke and concerts. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

This is perhaps the most famous dining destination in Marble Falls, and for good reason. Those pies are that good, especially any of the extremely tall meringues, alongside the classic fruits and creams. For non-sweets, the rest of the restaurant’s Texas menu includes all-day breakfasts, rotating soups, sandwiches, salads, and much more. Pie preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed over the phone, and there are indoor dine-in services.

The brewery took its name from the town’s cryptid myth, and it serves up a variety of brew styles, such as blonde ales, hefeweizens, and maple amber ales, alongside fun seasonal and barrel-aged beers. The food menu is a mix of American-Texas-Mexican dishes, such as tacos, truffle fries, sandwiches, and burgers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Outside of the city center, this winery focuses on mostly wines made with Texas-grown red grapes, such as aglianico and Montepulciano. And then there is its on-site restaurant, the Bistro at Flat Creek, serving up dishes that work well with its wines for brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus three-course wine-paired meals. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

MARBLE FALLS, Texas — The push is on for Central Texas to prepare for the April 8th total solar eclipse. On Thursday, the City of Marble Falls held a series of town hall meetings to make residents aware of the challenges and uncertainties. The city is a prime viewing spot and that has officials worried traffic could be gridlocked.

“It’s a once in a lifetime thing,” said Russell Sander, Marble Falls Asst. City Manager.

Sander expects people from far and wide to converge on the city April 8th. The city is a key destination because Marble Falls will have one of the longest views of the moon blocking the face of the sun. The peak spectacle in Marble Falls will last more than four minutes. An hour away in Austin, totality will be less than two minutes. That two minute difference could bring in tens of thousands of people.

“We’re saying we are going to at least double the population of Burnet County, which will be an additional 50,000 people,” said Sander.

Many of those visitors will be crowding onto Highway 281. The high-traffic road cuts through the heart of Marble Falls and cars could be gridlocked, especially immediately after the eclipse when everyone is heading home at the same time.

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At Thursday’s town hall meetings officials shared lessons learned on the West Coast during the 2017 solar eclipse.

“They said that a trip that would normally take two hours was taking anywhere from six to eight hours just because of the traffic getting gridlocked,” said Sander.

Estimates are that the one-hour trip from Marble Falls to Austin could take five to six hours after the eclipse. To make sure first responders can get where they need to be crews will be strategically positioned across the city. In addition, a mobile cell tower will be brought in to help 911 calls and texts go through.

Businesses are also being advised to stock up on gas, groceries and everything else on the shopping lists of tens of thousands of visitors.

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“The eclipse is April 8th and that is on a Monday. We’re not looking at it as a slow Monday. It will be a Saturday on steroids,” said Cheryl Westerman, owner of Ms. Lollipop Fun & Gifts on Main Street.

Westerman is asking the City of Marble Falls to close part of Main Street to traffic so downtown can throw a party.

“We want to provide something fun for those people coming into town. We want to make this a memorable, historic moment for this total eclipse,” said Westerman.

City officials are still evaluating if they should close one section of Main Street to traffic. They acknowledge the clock is ticking with exactly two months to go before April 8.

Texas Hill Country—with its rolling landscape and charming small towns—has long been a destination for weekend road trips that take advantage of the scenery and hidden gems. You can explore at your own pace during spring when the wildflowers are in bloom, in autumn when fall color covers the region, or anytime in between. Take in everything that Hill Country has to offer in Marble Falls, a small town is located on Lake Marble Falls, a reservoir on the Colorado River in Texas’s Highland Lakes region. Known for its proximity to outdoor adventure, quaint downtown lined with local shops and restaurants, and access to Texas wine country and vineyards, Marble Falls is easy to enjoy.

Here are the best things to do on your next trip to Marble Falls, including what to do and where to eat.

Explore the Historic Downtown

There's something more gratifying about finding unique goods and shopping at local businesses than any big-box store. The historic downtown district is walkable and lined with shops to explore. Head to Birdie's Market for vintage and antique finds. Find a pair of boots or a hat at Blair's Western Wear & Boutique. Peruse the expansive Pottery Ranch for Texas-made goods and homewares.

Scattered across downtown Marble Falls, this collection of sculptures makes up a 24/7, always-free art exhibit that you can explore at your leisure. Many different artists are featured in the collection, and the sculptures on display rotate, offering a new experience each time you visit town.

Located in the Old Oak Square downtown, Fiesta Winery's tasting room and shop is a must-stop to get a taste of Texas' thriving wine industry as well as stock up on a few bottles to bring home or give as gifts. An offshoot of the Fredericksburg-based vineyard, the newer Marble Falls tasting room also offers an idyllic courtyard to enjoy the vino.

fiestawinery.com/marble-falls, 309 Main St #9, Marble Falls, TX 78654

This boutique vacation rental, called McKenzie Guest House, is less than a block away from Main Street and consists of six renovated suites at what was once the Wallace Guest House, built in 1907. New owners brought new life to the Texas Historic Landmark in 2019, so you can expect modern amenities.

It's easy to spend an afternoon in downtown Marble Falls, and any trip warrants a visit to one of the local breweries or wineries. Bear King Brewing is located walkable to many shops and restaurants, and it also offers a robust food menu for those who want to extend their tasting into a meal. A few minutes drive from town, Save The World Brewing has a scenic outdoor taproom complete with seasonal events and food trucks.

Try the Local Food Scene

This eatery originally opened in 1929. Now owned by the Kemper family, who bought it in 1981, the Blue Bonnet Café is the perfect place to stop in for the all-day breakfast or one of the daily specials like chicken and dumplings or meatloaf—but you’re really here for the pie. Choose from 15 options, from fruit-filled to luxurious creams and meringues.

After a year-long test run of serving lunch on Fridays, Holy Smokes! BBQ officially opened as a full-service restaurant in 2013. Since then, it's become a local favorite. The restaurant's motto is "no teeth required," which is a cheeky reference to the ultra-tender barbecue (brisket especially) that Texas is known for. Make sure to consider ordering the frito pie and loaded baked potato as well.

noteethrequired.com, 2704 Commerce St, Marble Falls, TX 78654

There's nothing more comforting in small-town Texas than going for a Tex-Mex meal. At Oli's Kitchen in downtown Marble Falls, expect a selection of tacos, bowls, enchiladas, and more, as well as a full cantina menu of margaritas. Favorites on the food menu include the shrimp tacos, Ricky's Fajita Burrito, and Oli's Queso.

olis.kitchen, 205 Main St, Marble Falls, TX 78654

No matter if ducking in for a late-afternoon pick-me-up or some goodies to bring home, this chocolate shop located downtown is a delight. While most might recommend trying the "World's Best Pecan English Toffee," there is no shortage of sweets to choose from at Choccolatte's, as well as a full coffee and drink menu.

There are many Texas wineries in the area surrounding Marble Falls, and you can spend a weekend wandering the vineyards, doing tastings, and grabbing a bite to eat with a view. Heart of Texas Wine Tours offers guided wine touring experiences accompanied by local experts, including stops at nearby wineries Flat Creek Estate, Lewis Wines, and Texas Hills Vineyard.

Enjoy the Outdoor Activities

A unique and convenient aspect of Marble Falls is that the town's namesake lake is located walkable from Main Street and popular local restaurants and shops. Head to Lakeside Park, located on Lake Marble Falls, where you can go boating and partake in other types of water-based recreational activities such as kayaking and paddle-boarding.

If you're looking for outdoor adventure, Hidden Falls Adventure Park offers over 2,000 acres of off-roading trails for ATVs and dirt bikes. You can also book one of the campsites on site, or bring your RV for a full weekend trip. Make your bookings online.

You can head to Sweet Berry Farm to pick your own produce, which depends on the season. In the spring, you can pick your own berries and flowers. In the fall, have a fantastic day picking out pumpkins. In June, find blooming sunflowers. Enjoy the tasty and beautiful spoils after this family-friendly activity. Check the website for open seasons before going.

This 1146-acre park is located along the north Lake Travis shoreline. Picnic tables and grills are available at the park's 29 campsites. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to canoe, kayak, fish, or swim. Reserve entry and campsites for Turkey Bend Recreation Area online.

Head to Longhorn Cavern State Park to explore a Hill Country natural phenomenon. You can reserve the guided walking tour through the caverns, or you can be a bit more adventurous by booking the wild cave tour, which involves spelunking. You're even able to partake in gemstone mining, which is popular amongst young visitors.

Whether eating breakfast with Santa or standing in awe at a German-inspired Christmas pyramid or Weihnachtspyramide, two Texas towns create a magical place for the holidays, according to the latest New York Travel Guides. Marble Falls and Fredericksburg ranked among the 110 coziest winter towns in America for those seeking a special getaway.

Reviewers at the New York Travel Guides examined 575 towns across three categories including cozy activities and atmosphere, popularity during the winter with the general public and photographers and cozy weather. Marble Falls landed on the list at 40 with Fredericksburg at 96. Leavenworth, Wash.; Breckenridge, Colo.; Stowe, Vt.; Vail, Colo., and Aspen, Colo., rounded out the top five.

Dubbed a small town with big celebrations, residents consider Marble Falls to be the destination for Christmas activities. Over the course of 44 days beginning on Nov. 18 through Dec. 31, one can experience the downtown Christmas tree lighting, the Christmas light-up parade or take a spin at the ice-skating rink among other events. With two million lights and more than 350 lighted sculptures along Lake Marble Falls in Lakeside Park, the Walkway of Lights returns for the 32nd year. Funded entirely by donations, it’s free to the public every night.

Fredericksburg during the Christmas season includes everything from a 30-foot Christmas tree to the Christmas Night of Lights featuring an audio presentation of the town’s German heritage. Named one of “The Best Small Towns for Christmas in the South” by Southern Living magazine, the Texas Hill Country town offers a live drive-through Nativity scene or pictures with Santa for the kids.

For a full list of events, check out visitmarblefalls.org and visitfredericksburgtx.com

Dec 8, 2023

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MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — A group of Marble Falls residents are in the process of developing an inclusive playground in the community for people of all abilities to enjoy.

The Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group is working to raise $1.4 million to design and construct Wyatt’s Clubhouse, an inclusive playground designed to be accessible for everybody. It’s a mission that’s personal for Ashley Crouse, secretary of the board behind Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group.

“My son experienced a [traumatic brain injury] when he was 15 months old — that was in 2019. And after that, he had some disabilities. He can’t walk, he’s wheelchair-bound,” she said. “When we were trying to go to the local playgrounds here in Marble Falls, there was no wheelchair access. There are no swings that he can swing on. It was just very limiting.”

Those limitations sparked Crouse’s desire to create a space that’s inclusive for children and visitors of all abilities and capabilities. She pointed to the Play for All Abilities Park in Round Rock and Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio as spaces that have gone beyond the idea of ADA access and have made accessibility and inclusivity the cornerstone of their designs.

Crouse, along with Taylor Smith, the treasurer of the Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group, has worked with the playground development company Leathers and Associates to bring their vision to life. So far, both said the project has received incredible community support — but it’s been a long road toward bringing it to fruition.

Earlier this month, the J.M. Huber Corporation awarded the Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group a $25,000 grant to help develop the playground. That award came after 50 applications were submitted, and only 11 were chosen from around the world, Smith said.

“To see an organization of that size — it’s, you know, around the world — focus on Marble Falls and give us some money to help get this going is just amazing,” Smith added. “And we’re really hoping that this will start a wave of more large corporations out in this area or anywhere….we’ll take funds from anybody to help get the job done.”

Not only does it take a village to fund the project, but it also is a community effort to shape its vision and the playground’s components. Smith said the group has gone to schools and spoken with local kids to get their input on what kind of equipment and playground amenities they want to see.

He added the group is looking at a variety of locations to build on. Once a site is selected, Smith said he hopes that’ll open the door up for more grants and larger-scale donations.

“It’s been really amazing to see this increase in the desire to bring awareness to including all people from all abilities. But also, bringing the actual parks here is really amazing,” Crouse said. “Part of the passion behind this project has been not just for my family but for all families that are experiencing these kinds of difficulties. Everybody wants to be able to go and play together. And I think that’s really important.”

Those interested in learning more about Wyatt’s Clubhouse or making a donation to the Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group can follow the project online and on its Facebook page.