“Although you must watch … After lunch, jump back on Highway 16 south into Fredericksburg, TX, where you’re sure to see tons of beautiful flowers and plenty of fun distractions. The Texas Hill Country offers numerous, breathtaking scenic drives. Just down State Highway 16 is the Knot in the Loop Saloon where you can dine on burgers and sip a cold one while the jukebox plays old tunes. Get more stories delivered right to your email. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Flickr/davehensley. 2019 was a banner year, which locals described as the best in 40 years. By this time, you’ll probably be starving for lunch. We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. Have you ever driven through Willow City Loop? Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive was nothing short of exceptional, with bluebonnets for miles. And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: Thank you! Here you’ll drive through rolling hills bursting with bluebonnets along the highways. First, you’re going to start in Burnet, TX as Burnet County is the “Official Bluebonnet Co-Capital of Texas.” Here you’ll drive through rolling hills bursting with bluebonnets along the highways. This will be the happiest happy hour ever. Sure, they exist all over the country, but I have yet to find a state with such an abundance of the awe-inspiring plants. After that, follow US Highway 281 North to Marble Falls, TX and you’ll be just in time for Pie Happy Hour at The Blue Bonnet Cafe where you can get a slice of historic pie and your drink of choice for $4. We may not experience the whimsy of winter snowfall here in Texas, but we have a spring phenomena all our own that just might be even more magical: wildflowers. Texas bluebonnets are more than just the state flower of Texas; they are also one of the most beautiful wildflowers around. Here at “The Daytripper” we respect the beauty of all wildflowers, but because we’re Texan, we must say the bluebonnet is the best (it is our state wildflower after all). If you love a relaxing drive in the country, check out These 9 Beautiful Byways In Texas Are Perfect For A Scenic Drive. The best bluebonnet spot within a short drive of my house is the slope behind Rolling Oaks Mall in North East San Antonio. It’s the time of year when wildflowers are popping up all over the countryside painting Texas in shades of red, blue, yellow and white. Search Texas Scenic Drives Keyword Destination Abilene Amarillo Austin Beaumon-Port Arthur Big Bend NP Central Coast Corpus Christi Dallas Davis Mountains Del Rio El Paso Fort Worth Galveston Hill Country Houston Junction Lake Amistad Laredo Lubbock Piney Woods Rio Grande Valley San Angelo San Antonio South Padre Island Stephenville Texarkana Waco Follow this road through twists and turns until you hit Farm Road 1323, then take a right toward Willow City, TX. El Paso. To get there from Llano, head south on State Highway 16 and turn left onto the Willow City Loop. Texas is a big state (you know what they say!) Texas is a big state (you know what they say!) Pack some road trip snacks, grab a map, and prepare some good tunes. Enter your e-mail address for things to do, restaurants to try and much more! While you’re in town, don’t miss the photo-op with this awesome giant bluebonnet sculpture. Your third destination is a detour through the Willow City Loop which is a 13-mile scenic drive that will take you through creeks and hills all sprinkled with bluebonnets and wildflowers. Texas bluebonnets are a favorite spring flower in the area, and this road trip is a great way to see them.