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17 Texas Travel Award-winning destinations in Central Texas

The 2024 Texas Travel Awards honored a host of attractions in Central Texas, so don’t miss this vacation-worthy spots that are an hour or less from ATX.

February 26, 2024 • 
Laura Figi
A white cottage that reads "everyone welcome but Jolene" with rocking chairs and a porch swing out front.

Book a luxurious stay at one of four historic homes, like the Dolly Cottage, at 8Sages in Gruene.

Photo by @8sages_gruene and @alexandriadeberry

Looking for an easy, lowkey getaway? Look no further than beautiful Central Texas.

The 2024 Texas Travel Awards just dropped, so we wanted to share the day trip-worthy spots in the Central Texas area that made the list. Let’s dive in.

Austin

Georgetown (~30 minutes away)

Dripping Springs (~35 minutes away)

A crowd of people sitting on a lawn on blankets and chairs, in front of a lit wooden building and fairy lights at dusk.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy some live music on the grass at Bastrop Music Festival.

Photo courtesy Visit Bastrop

Bastrop (~35 minutes away)

A fireplace made of books at a bookstore, with leather couches and someone sitting in front.

Don’t miss @paintedporchbookshop next time you’re exploring Downtown Bastrop.

Photo by @bookstagramgold

Liberty Hill (~40 minutes away)

New Braunfels (~45 minutes away)

Marble Falls (~one hour away)

Giddings (~one hour away)

Looking for more inspiration? Check out the winners of the 2023 Texas Travel Awards.

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