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Hill Country, Texas
Why I Love It
The food is good and hearty, and there are still dance halls where you can get twirled around by a cowboy. Spring is the best time to go because that’s when the wildflowers bloom.
Insider Tip
Take a tour of Fredericksburg’s historic one-room schools. Built by German immigrants in the 1880s to 1930s, they laid the groundwork for Texas’ public school system.
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Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, also in Fredericksburg. The city was the birthplace of Chester Nimitz, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II.
Why I Love It
There’s an amazing confluence of cultures: Spanish, Native American and the American West. You have an art scene that is really accessible. And you’re not far from one of my favorite hikes in the world—the Aspen Vista Trail.
Insider Tip
Visit in fall or spring when the temperatures are moderate. If you go in fall, take in the nearby Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest in the world.
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Visit the artist’s collective Meow Wolf and its interactive House of Eternal Return. Dozens of rooms, secret passages and portals transport guests into other dimensions.
Why I Love It
Most visitors to Ireland go to Dublin or perhaps Galway. County Donegal sees fewer travelers. People there have time to talk to you, and you can have a more personal experience.
Insider Tip
You may have heard about Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher. Less famous, but nearly three times as tall, are the Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal.
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Have a drink in Leo’s Tavern in the County Donegal village of Meenaleck—and stay for the music. Opened by late musician Leo Brennan (father to the artist Enya), the pub hosts acts like Bono and The Edge, along with homegrown talent.
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