Established in 1848, the picturesque village today is a resort and retirement area on R.R. 12 north of San Marcos. Visitors are entranced by cool, shady pools beneath towering...

Established in 1848, the picturesque village today is a resort and retirement area on R.R. 12 north of San Marcos. Visitors are entranced by cool, shady pools beneath towering cypress trees, frothy cascades on Blanco River and sparkling Cypress Creek, green meadows and majestic hills; abundant white-tailed deer.

Recreational communities, bed & breakfasts, vacation resorts and youth camps dot area. Climbing, hiking, swimming, golf, tennis, arts and crafts, and camping are popular activities. Many artists and authors make their homes here. Market Days, second largest in Texas, are held the first Saturday of the month April through December. Includes arts and crafts, and a flea market with more than 450 booths on display, sponsored by the Lions Club. At Lions Field on R.R. 2325.