Hotel at a Glance: The Inn at Circle T

The Inn at Circle T sits right next door to the Circle T Arena, a 1,600-seat venue used for rodeos, roping competitions, and extreme cowboy races. Cheer on your favorite competitor at the rodeo, grab a bite at the arena’s nearby steak house, and head back to The Inn at Circle T to relax. Inside the hotel, you’ll find Western-style touches everywhere you turn, from the hand-painted murals in the lobby to the rustic chandelier and trophy mounts on the wall.

• Wake up to a full hot breakfast each morning that includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, waffles, pastries, fresh fruit, and Starbucks coffee.
• Cool off with a swim in the outdoor pool or take a dip in the hot tub.
• In-room amenities a flat-screen 32” TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffeemaker, and free WiFi.

Texas Hill Country: Pastoral Landscape of Ranches, Rivers, and German-American Towns

A picturesque region of rolling hills and valleys covered in bluebonnets, the area of central Texas known as Texas Hill Country has been compared to the landscape of Tuscany by the New York Times. Texas Hill Country is a backyard playground for nearby cities, as it lies just west of Austin and northwest of San Antonio. Urbanites often escape here for the weekend to enjoy the slower pace and beat the heat—the region’s slightly higher elevation means it’s often less humid. With many state parks and spring-fed rivers, the Hill Country is also a haven for outdoorsy types; activities range from fishing and tubing to rock climbing. The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is popular thanks to its main attraction: a gigantic pink-granite dome in the middle of the park.

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