You can't come to Texas without feasting on delicious, meat-falling-off-the-bone, finger-licking barbecue. Slow-cooked meat with a variety of delicious marinades, spice rubs and sauces isn't unique to the Lone Star State, as barbecue is beloved around the world. But there's no...
Who can resist freshly baked bread or a decadent pastry? Not us! When you're on vacation in the Texas Hill Country, it's OK, and even encouraged, to indulge in some of the delicious local cuisine, especially the delectable baked goods at Comfort's scratch bakeries. We may be biased,...
For the past 11 years, Boerne Performing Arts has been bringing big arts events to this small Texas town – just 15 minutes southeast of our historic Hotel Giles. Each season's lineup of spectacular performances delights and captivates audiences and features the best in live music...
It's the most wonderful time of the year in Comfort! Every December, our charming Texas town gets all dressed up for the holidays – with thousands of twinkling lights and festive decorations from one end of town to the other. If you're still searching for the perfect Christmas...
When you visit Fredericksburg, Texas, during the holiday season, you might think you're on the set of a Hallmark Christmas movie. To say this small Texas Hill Country town is big on holiday spirit is an understatement. Located less than 30 minutes north of Hotel Giles, Fredericksburg boasts...
Rolling hills, spring-fed rivers and streams, wildflower fields, and picturesque canyons. Take a look around Texas Hill Country and you'll witness all the beauty nature has to offer – at least above ground. Deep beneath the surface, however, you can explore natural geologic wonders...
Cowboys, horses, longhorns, rugged terrain, ranch land, rodeos – this is the picture of Texas many people have before they visit the Lone Star state. Sure, we're known for our cowboy culture, but we also have an impressive viticulture – that is, the growing of grapes for the...
It might be the smallest state park in Texas, but Old Tunnel State Park in nearby Fredericksburg is a huge draw for nature lovers excited to witness its enormous bat colony. Every night from May through October, three million bats emerge from their slumbering spot inside an abandoned railroad...
Whether you're an art connoisseur or just like to take an afternoon to admire the talent of skilled artists, you'll want to check out the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair. This two-day fair in late September is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Guadalupe River in Ingram, Texas,...
Rugged hills, sparkling rivers, wildflower meadows, flowing springs – the incomparable beauty of the Texas Hill Country has been calling people to this area for hundreds of years. When you stay with us at Hotel Giles, make time to explore the stunning landscape with a hike or bike ride on...
