Overview
Llano is a small city in the Central Hill Country of Texas. The town is the county seat of Llano County and is also known as the "Deer Capitol of Texas."
1 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Llano
Confederate War Dead Monument
Monument to Confederate soldiers who were killed in battle. Inscription near base of monument reads "To Our Confederate Dead." Erected in 1916.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Austin)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos — 54 mi away. Directions
- AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 72 mi away (major hub). Directions
Driving is the only practical and affordable option to arrive in Llano. The city is served by five highways.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
Car
Driving is the only practical and affordable option to arrive in Llano. The city is served by five highways.
- Texas Highway 16 serves Llano from north to south. This road serves visitors travelling north from Fredericksburg or south from San Saba. While the small community of Cherokee between Llano and San Saba has a convenience store and a place to stop for drinks, the drive from Fredericksburg has no similar amenities.
- Texas Highway 29 passes through the town from west to east. Mason lies to the west and Burnet and Buchanan Dam to the east.
- Texas Highway 71 passes through the town from southeast to northwest. Marble Falls and Austin are to the southeast, while Brady is to the northwest. This road terminates in Brady.
- Ranch Road 152 comes into Llano from the west and closely parallels the south bank of the Llano River. The road is anchored by the community of Castell to the west and US Highway 87 further away. The road is very beautiful and has plenty of scenic views, but is also windy with lots of sharp curves and hills. Take special care and go slow in these places.
- Ranch Road 2323 has its northern terminus in Llano. The road comes from the intersection with US Highway 87 and the small community of Prairie Mountain to the southeast. Offers beautiful scenic views and vistas of the Central Hill Country, and is an alternative for travelers coming from Fredericksburg via Texas Highway 16. No amenities of any kind exist on this road between its northern and southern terminus, so plan accordingly.
See
See Confederate War Dead Monument
Monument to Confederate soldiers who were killed in battle. Inscription near base of monument reads "To Our Confederate Dead." Erected in 1916.
Eat
Eat Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
Brisket, ribs, and sausage are mesquite-grilled in an outdoor pit for up to 10 hours. You can choose your meat from the pits outside and your side dishes once you get inside. The brisket is highly recommended!
Eat Inman's Kitchen
"Smokin' the Good Stuff Since 1967", this barbecue joint was voted best in Central Texas and features turkey sausage in addition to standard barbecue fare. All you can eat bread, beans and tea and free wifi complement the delicious fare.
Sleep
Stay Dabb's Railroad Hotel
Once a rather trashy lodge, this now charming hotel has been renovated and is under new ownership.
Nearby
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Park · 19 mi away
Colorado Bend State Park
Park · 9 listings · 23 mi away
Burnet
City / town · 4 listings · 27 mi away
San Saba
City / town · 7 listings · 30 mi away
Fredericksburg
City / town · 33 listings · 35 mi away
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Park · 2 listings · 36 mi away
Stonewall
City / town · 2 listings · 36 mi away
Johnson City
City / town · 6 listings · 37 mi away
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