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Get Outside in Kyle, TX

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Although winter has technically just begun, many parts of Texas are already feeling like spring with crisp mornings and warm afternoons. Whether you are looking for more ways to spend days outside or you have more free time on your schedule this time of year, whatever the case may be, here are just a few ways to get outside and discover (or rediscover) all that Kyle has going on.

 

County Line Polo Club – Did you know that Kyle has its polo club? That’s right, you can try your hand at the sport of British aristocrats without having to jump aboard a flight to England. The County Line Polo Club is a local polo club open to the public that specializes in teaching aspiring and skilled equestrians the sport of polo. The club’s instructors offer both individual classes as well as team training to individuals of all ages. The club even has matches for riders to show off their mallet-swinging skills. 

 

If you’re looking to try a new sport this year, you just found it. Giddy up!

 

Sports and Rec Leagues – Perhaps you prefer sports that don’t require you to climb aboard another animal… we get it. The Kyle Parks and Rec Department has options aimed at more traditional sports with winter and spring leagues. 

 

Adult sports leagues include roller hockey as well as kickball, which kicks off at the end of this month. If you’re looking for something a little more low-key, there’s also the adult spring fishing tournament happening in April – with a cash jackpot!

 

Kids aren’t left out of the fun as they have their youth fishing tournament, as well as leagues for basketball, swimming, and hockey in the winter and spring months. 

 

City Parks – Sometimes making the most of the great outdoors can be as simple as going for a walk. Two of our favorite places to take in some natural beauty are Lake Kyle and Mary Kyle Hartson City Park. 

 

Lake Kyle is a wonderful spot for a morning or evening walk and is a popular destination for fishing. Birding enthusiasts will also enjoy visiting this park, with herons, ducks, egrets, and other species of waterfowl calling the lake home. Starting in early spring, Lake Kyle is a great place to enjoy some beautiful wildflowers, including a large population of Bluebonnets, the Texas state flower. 

 

Mary Kyle Hartson City Park is a small but charming park and has been part of the city since the early 1900s. It’s a great place for enjoying your lunch break outside or killing some time with the kiddos. In 2020, the city made several improvements including a playground, picnic tables, a rain garden, and a 20-foot-wide promenade. 

 

Plum Creek Golf Course – Kyle is in close proximity to some of the best golfing in Texas and if you’re looking to hit the links in the new year, then you’ll want to check out Plum Creek Golf Course. The 18-hole public course is surrounded by the “natural beauty of Texas live oaks, limestone, rolling hills, and Texas wildflowers,” making each drive down the fairway all the more impressive. 

 

The course also offers private lessons, a pro shop, and bar and grill for guests to enjoy a meal or cocktail before tee time. 

 

There’s plenty more Kyle has to offer when it comes to outdoor recreation. If you’d like to learn more about finding a home in this wonderful city, contact the Crosswinds team today. 

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Add a Dog to your Family in 2023

 

If you’re looking to add a dog to your family in 2023, here are a few tips to make the process a bit smoother and ensure everybody starts off on the right foot (and paw). 

 

How to choose the right dog for your family & lifestyle

 

Choosing the right dog can make all the difference. Just like humans, dogs can have differing needs, personalities, and quirks. Before taking in a new pet, consider your lifestyle and what you value most in your life. Are you super active? Do you travel a lot? Do you have a yard? Do you have small children or care for an elderly parent? Can you afford to take on the financial responsibility of a dog? (Vet bills aren’t getting cheaper.)

 

These are all questions you should ask yourself before you head to the pet store to start picking out collars and chew toys. Some dogs need more care and attention than others, and to get the true life-enriching benefit of owning a dog, it’s key that you’re ready for a dog. 

 

Consider the Type of Dog

 

The American Kennel Club currently recognizes 190 dog breeds. Factor in unrecognized breeds like the popular Labradoodle and other mixed breeds, and that’s a lot of canines. Some dogs, like those of the working breed variety, need not just daily exercise but thrive best when they have a task to do. Small and toy breeds tend to be the opposite, and are much more adaptable to urban environments and apartment life. 

 

Have kids? Dogs can be especially fantastic companions and not only act as protectors but provide an opportunity for children to learn about kindness and responsibility. Other benefits of children owning a dog include higher self-esteem and even the possibility of developing an immunity against certain allergies. 

 

Local Pooches

 

Ready for the fun part? Consider these local organizations. 

 

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas – With locations in both Kyle and Dripping Springs, PAWS has been connecting people with pets in need of a home since 1986. In addition to providing adoption services for dogs, they also run a foster program. When you foster a dog you not only get the opportunity to see if you’re a good match with the dog, but you help the shelter free up needed kennel space, while giving a dog a sense of home to prepare them to meet their forever family.

 

Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG) – Founded in 2009, this non-profit was developed to help abandoned dogs in Hays County find a home. If you’d like to help WAG succeed in their mission of finding a loving home for each pup under their care, you can contact them to set up a meet and greet on one of their adoption days. 

 

Austin Dog Rescue – Since 2007, the Austin Dog Rescue has been rescuing and finding homes for homeless dogs in Central Texas. There’s no physical shelter as the organization relies on volunteers to foster each of their residents until that lucky day when a dog finds its forever home. 

 

Speaking of forever homes, the Crosswinds community has a lot to offer pet owners, including walking trails to explore and a dog park for pups to run and play. If you’d like to learn more, reach out to us. 

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Holiday Events in Kyle

The Christmas season is truly a magical time of year in Kyle, TX. The city is known to go all out with 25 days of celebration from December 1 all the way through Christmas Day, and this year is no different.

 

From sightings of the jolly elf in red to twinkling holiday lights and live musical performances, here’s everything you need to know about 25 Days of Christmas in Kyle.

 

December 1 Kickoff

 

Go ahead and get out your December calendar because you’re definitely going to want to make note of everything that’s happening throughout the month. The merry fun begins on Thursday, December 1st when the city hosts a welcome party for St. Nick at Mary Kyle Hartson Park (101 S. Burleson Street). 

 

Santa Clause has been visiting Kyle here during Christmas time since 1999 and will make a return this year on Thursday, December 1st from 4 to 9 PM. During the celebration, children will have a chance to take a photo with the man himself and share any special items they may have on their wish list. 

 

The event will also include a tree lighting ceremony at 5:45 and there will be food, drinks, and holiday craft vendors. Throughout the event, area elementary school choirs will perform a medley of Christmas songs to keep the festive mood going. The event concludes when Santa makes his return to the North Pole (for a few days) at around 9 PM, but as we mentioned, Christmas cheer does not end there.

 

Weekly Holiday Events You Won’t Want to Miss

 

Families can enjoy a free photo with Santa on the first two Mondays (December 5th and 12th) from 5 to 9 PM, and the city will be collecting toys for children in need on the first three Tuesdays of the month. Both events will take place at Mary Kyle Hartson Park (101 S Burleson St.).

 

If you can’t make it to the park for a photo with Santa, don’t worry, Santa will come to you! On December 13-15 (Tuesday to Thursday) from 6 to 9 PM Santa will be riding through the streets of Kyle. While Santa won’t be able to ride down every street in the city—he does have to get back to work at his toy shop at some point—families will have the opportunity to wave to him along a designated route. You can even track where he’ll be via the Santa tracker. 

 

A holiday market will also be open each day at Mary Kyle Park so residents will have plenty of opportunities to shop for a special gift from local vendors. Each Saturday prior to Christmas Eve, there will also be live holiday music performances happening in the park to spread a little extra seasonal cheer. You can view more details of each day’s festivities on the City of Kyle’s website. 

 

The Christmas season is one of the best times of the year in Kyle and the 25 Days of Christmas celebration is just one of the many fun events happening in the city throughout the year. If you’d like to find a home near all the fun in Kyle, contact the Crosswinds team today!

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Spooky Season in Kyle

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins, the spooky season is upon us, and if you’re in search of something to howl about this Halloween near Kyle, consider adding these events to your October calendar. 

 

Dances with Disabilities Halloween Boo-gie – Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your bones on the dance floor at this event for individuals of all ages with disabilities. A DJ will keep the party going from 6 – 8 PM and there will be swag bags for guests as well as a concessions booth with snacks and drinks. 

 

This is a free event but it is limited to 300 guests and reservations are recommended. The party kicks off on September 30 at the Gem-Stone Palace building (1101 Bunton Creek Rd, Kyle, TX 78640).

 

Halloween Movie at the Park – Grab a blanket and your favorite snacks, and snag a spot on the Basketball Court located at Gregg-Clarke Park for a showing of Disney Pixar’s Coco. The PG-rated movie runs around an hour and 40 minutes and tells the story of a child with dreams of being a musician who enters the Land of the Dead to meet a long-lost relative. 

 

The event is free and the film begins at sundown on Oct 14. 

 

Center Street Trick-or-Treat – The kiddos can stock up on candy a week early this year at not one, but two community trick-or-treat events. The first one is in conjunction with the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department and local businesses will be setting up tents and tables with candy and other goodies. Bring the kids in their costumes for the perfect trick-or-treat event!

 

In addition to food and drink vendors on-site for the adults, there will also be a costume contest and pumpkin painting contest (pumpkins and paint will be provided). The fun happens Oct. 22 from noon to 3 PM at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park.

 

Community Trunk-or-Treat Car Show & Fundraiser – As we promised, another community candy grab is happening the same day in nearby Lockhart to benefit the Lockhart Special Olympics. Admission is free and in addition to candy (obviously), there will be face painting, raffles, children and pet costume contests, and live music. 

 

No need to worry about which one to go to… because you can attend both! Check out the Center Street Trick-or-Treat, then hop on your broom and make your way to the Trunk-or-Treat event in downtown Lockhart from 4 to 10 PM on Oct 22. 

 

Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween Children’s Concert – Musical chills and thrills await concertgoers at this all-ages classical concert. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will be presenting music from movie composers John Williams (Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park) and Danny Elfman (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas).

 

Children are invited to dress up for this all-ages evening of spooky songs on October 23, at 3 PM at the Long Center for Performing Arts in Austin. 

 

Spooky Silent Disco Party – This one is for the grown ghosts and ghouls 21+ who want to party like the living dead. Guests will be provided with a pair of headphones allowing them to tune into one of the three DJs playing top 40 dance hits, 80’s, 90’s & 2K Throwback tunes, and hip-hop/R&B. You’ll also get some glow gear to deck out your costume (costumes aren’t mandatory but are highly encouraged) and the bar will be open with spookily delicious libations. 

 

Join other party monsters at The Belmont in Austin for this silent disco on Oct. 28 from 10 PM to 2 AM. Tickets are $15-$25. 

 

After a month of scary good fun, nothing’s better than curling up on the couch in a home you love and enjoying your favorite spooky movie. If you’d like to learn more about our beautiful homes at Crosswinds, reach out to us today. 

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Kyle’s Pie in the Sky Day Celebration

What’s that up in the sky? It’s a bird? It’s a plane? It’s a… nope, not Superman. It’s a fleet of hot air balloons! 

 

It’s time for the Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival. Whether you come out to see the hot air balloons or your main focus is eating as much pie as possible, this is one end-of-the-summer event that you’re not going to want to miss!

 

Pie in the Sky 101

If you’re new in town or have simply never heard of this pie-themed hot air balloon festival, allow us to fill you in. The festival has only been around a few years, but since the first festival in 2017, it’s proven to be popular with residents as it gives folks a chance to see more than a dozen hot air balloons inflate and take to the skies, as well as enjoy a variety of pies from the savory to the sweet. 

 

When and Where?

All the pie-eating and balloon action happens on Saturday, September 3 from 12 to 8 PM. While in previous years the event has taken place at Lake Kyle, this year’s festival has been moved to Gregg-Clarke Park (1231 W Center Street) due to construction at Lake Kyle.

 

Entry to the event is completely FREE, and while there is a limited amount of free parking, there will be on-site paid parking available. Free shuttles will also be running to take attendees from nearby St. Anthony’s Church to the event. 

 

An even better alternative may be to leave the car at home and take advantage of UberKyle. The program is available through the City of Kyle phone app and includes a voucher for just $3.14 that allows for a trip anywhere within the Kyle city limits. 

 

Balloons, Pie, and so Much More

A sky full of colorful hot air balloons may be the big draw, but they’re hardly the only reason to mark this event on your calendar. A vendor market will be set up where guests can peruse and purchase local crafts as well as food and drink. And speaking of food, pie is on the menu in a big way at this festival. 

 

Dozens of pies will be available to try and there will even be a pie-baking contest for home bakers who think they might have a blue ribbon-worthy recipe. Previous festivals have included some irresistible pies with names like Rainbow Balloon Pumpkin Pie, Dark Side Chocolate Fudge Pie, and Chinese New Year Pineapple Pie. 

 

There will also be pie-eating contests, live music, and a play area for the kiddos to run around and burn off some energy. For guests who want to get a view of the action from up above, tethered hot air balloon rides will be available. Who knows, maybe you can even have your pie in the sky. 

 

The Pie in the Sky Festival is just one of the many aspects that makes Kyle such a great place to live. If you’re interested in finding a home here, connect with the Crosswinds team today. 

 

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How to Beat the Heat: Indoor Family Fun in Kyle, TX

By August, just about everyone has had it with the heat. You’re sweaty, the kids have been to the pool more times than you can count, and you’re running low on sunscreen. Clearly, this calls for some indoor relief. We may be in the middle of the dog days of summer, but there are still plenty of fun things to do right here in Kyle – all from the comfort of air conditioning!

 

Head to the Movie Theater (or bowling alley) – Yes, you can stream from an endless selection of movies without getting off the couch, but there’s just something magical about the movie theater that can’t be replicated in the living room. 

 

If it’s been a while since you packed the kiddos in the car and went to the movies, now is the perfect time to spend a day at EVO in Kyle. With VR games and a full bowling alley, the entertainment megaplex has plenty of ways to keep the family entertained long after the credits roll. 

 

Bounce, Climb, and Swing – Urban Air bills itself as “the ultimate indoor adventure park and a destination for family fun.” The keyword here is “indoor.”

 

This indoor trampoline park in Austin is a guaranteed way to help the kids burn off some of that summer energy before the school year starts. In addition to the trampolines, there are climbing walls, go-karts, and laser tag. A range of price options also gives parents some flexibility in regards to their child’s ability and skill level.  

 

A Place Just for the Littles – With numerous locations throughout the Hill Country, Little Land is a popular indoor gym and play space geared toward helping children grow. The play space offers a variety of programs and activities ranging from open play-gym to pediatric physical therapy, music programs, day camps, and parents’ night-out events. 

 

Become a Ninja… a Code Ninja – You won’t find any throwing stars or nunchucks here, but what families will discover is an environment that fosters creative thinking and problem-solving. Instead of simply playing video games, Code Ninja centers teach kids how to build their own video games through a fun coding curriculum. The centers offer programs for children ages 5 to 14 with a variety of camp and at-home programming from basic coding to robotics. 

 

Shoot Some Zombies and Create a Masterpiece – Blasting zombies and creating stunning art probably don’t have a lot in common, but kids can do both at Uncharted Adventures. This multi-activity center is geared more toward older children and teens but is sure to be a fun indoor activity for both kids and parents. 

 

With everything from rage rooms that allow guests to smash and break things to their heart’s content to escape rooms, splatter paint sessions, ax throwing, and yes, a zombie airsoft arena, this place is anything but boring. 

 

Hopefully, this will provide you with a little inspiration on the next hot summer day when you need a way to beat the heat and kill a few hours indoors.  

 

As you can see, Kyle has a lot to offer when it comes to family fun. If you’d like to find the perfect home here for your family, reach out to the Crosswinds team to learn more about our home builders. 

 

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Kyle Public Library

If you thought Kyle’s Public Library was merely a place to check out books (though you can certainly still do that), then you owe it to yourself to explore this local institution. 

How about catching a movie? What about learning the drums or a foreign language? Anybody need to look up a long-lost relative? All of these things and what almost seems like a never-ending list of other activities are available in one single spot – the Kyle Public Library. 

 

Programs and Classes That are a Little Off the Beaten Path 

 

One of the coolest things about Kyle’s Public Library is the assortment of classes and programs available. You never know what you’re going to find here, but you can bet that it will be interesting! The library’s calendar has something happening six days a week and offers classes for learning French, studying astronomy, chess club, and crafting sessions. Other programs include a percussion jam session, the Kyle writer’s group, and a program all about reptiles fittingly dubbed Snakes in a Library!

 

An Office, Computer Lab, and Research Station All Under One Roof

 

While it may not be quite as exciting as live reptiles, one of the best aspects of the library is its function as an all-in-one research and workstation. All you need is a library card and you can use the library’s free computers or Wi-Fi as well as other services such as printing, copying, scanning or faxing (a small fee may apply) documents. 

 

The library also offers several community rooms that can be reserved for anything from a baby shower to a class presentation. Not only is the Kyle Public Library the ideal place to get a little work done, but it’s perfect for really diving into some research. With access to the TexShare Database, guests can access a sea of information including articles from more than 27,000 journals, 171,000 eBooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. 

 

The library is also part of the Ancestry Library Edition network, allowing guests to explore their family history through Ancestry’s databank of birth, marriage, and death records, among other documents.

 

Entertainment for Both Young and Old

 

The library not only maintains a full class schedule, but always keeps a variety of fun events on its calendar for guests of all ages. In August, guests can drop in for trivia nights, family skating sessions, a program celebrating the honey bee with local naturalists, and several movie screenings. 

 

The library also offers programming geared toward parents with small children including Toddler Time, Pajama Storytime, Little, Yogis, and Preschool Express Storytime. These programs include interactive songs, play, and stories to encourage courage developmental skills in children ages 0 through 6 years.

This only scratches the surface of everything that can be found in the Kyle Public Library. From a thrift store to Little Free Libraries scattered throughout the city that allows citizens to share old books, there’s a lot to love about our library. 

The public library is just one of the many places that make Kyle such a special place to live. If you’re looking for a home here, reach out to the Crosswinds team to learn more about our home builders.

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Volunteer opportunities in and around Kyle

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways a person can put their free time to good use. Volunteers are the glue that holds so many organizations together and it’s the service of volunteers that enriches a city like Kyle as a community and helps to make it such an enjoyable place to live. 

 

Check out these opportunities in Kyle and the surrounding area if you’d like to give back. Who knows, you might just make a few new friends in the process!

 

Austin Disaster Relief Network: Loving people and coming to their aid when they need it most is a spiritual calling for members of ADRN. Composed of members from over 200 area churches, the nonprofit’s mission is to “mobilize the body of Christ in times of disaster.” This entails providing families and individuals with food, clothing, emergency housing, and transportation, as well as emotional support in times of disaster. Volunteer opportunities range from providing a cleanup response to helping with deployment coordination and social media ambassadors. 

 

Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center: Since 1978, HCWC has been dedicated to helping women escape abusive situations and rebuild their lives. To create an environment where there’s no room for abuse in the community, the nonprofit provides crisis intervention services for victims of violence and child abuse. Volunteers are key to HCWC changing lives for the better and both direct and non-direct opportunities with clients are available with the organization. 

 

PAWS:  Perhaps you’re looking to volunteer and make a new friend of the four-legged variety. Founded right here in Kyle in 1986, PAWS is a no-kill shelter dedicated to providing quality care to homeless animals in the area with the ultimate goal of finding them a forever home. This includes rescuing animals from overcrowded municipal shelters, providing spay and neuter services, and pet education. The number of animals saved would be drastically reduced without PAWS volunteers, and volunteer opportunities include office work, dog walking, kennel cleaning, fundraising, animal foster care, and many more. 

 

Southside Community Center: Through the United Methodist Church, SSCC is a nonprofit that is committed to putting Christ’s love into action by giving back to the underprivileged and needy in Hays County. With a mission of “meeting the needs of families,” the organization provides housing support for low-income and elderly residents, as well as neighborhood housing improvement services, emergency assistance, and food support. 

 

Hays County Food Bank: The Hays County Food Bank receives hundreds of requests regularly for food assistance from area residents and has seen that need skyrocket in the last two years. The local nonprofit is “passionately committed to improving lives through food assistance programs, nutrition education, and advocacy.” Opportunities to volunteer through the food bank and help Hays County residents include food sorting and stocking, food distribution, assisting with the mobile pantry, and special events coordination. 

 

This is merely a sampling of opportunities to volunteer and make a difference for the greater good in the Kyle area. Other organizations in need of volunteers include:

 

  • Alzheimer’s Association of Central Texas
  • Kyle Public Library
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Kyle Historic Train Depot
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Women of Unity
  • Kyle Parks and Recreation

It’s the wonderful people that make Kyle such a special place to live. If you’d like to find a home here, reach out to the Crosswinds team to learn more.

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Why Kyle Is a Great Place to Live

Kyle, Texas

It’s no surprise that Kyle is one of the most popular small cities in the Texas Hill Country. From its proximity to Austin and charming downtown to its great school district and beautiful parks, there’s a lot to love about living in Kyle, Texas. If you’re searching for the perfect place in Texas to call home, here are a few of the reasons why Kyle could be calling your name.

Kyle is a Stone’s Throw From Austin

Clocking in at just 20 miles away, Austin is a straight shot up I-35. This makes Kyle an ideal spot for folks who want to be close enough to all the action that Austin has to offer for both work and play, but prefer a smaller city with less hustle and bustle to call home. Kyle truly is a balance of the best of both worlds when it comes to location.

A Nurturing School District

A good school district is a must for many home buyers. The teachers and staff of Hays Consolidated Independent School District are dedicated to providing an enriched learning environment to help every student excel both socially and academically.

Students living in Crosswinds, a premier master-planned community in Kyle, attend Pfluger Elementary School, Chapa Middle School and Lehman High School. Hays CISD offers both technical and STEM-based education as well as specialized education for gifted students. The district also features a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center.

Kyle’s Job Market is Growing

Kyle’s unemployment rate is below the national average and for good reason – the local economy is booming! Economic growth in Kyle isn’t slowing down, in fact, it is predicted to grow over 60% in the next decade.

While many Kyle residents take advantage of the town’s quick jaunt to Austin for work, thousands of people not only live in Kyle but work here too. The city has attracted new corporations, including Toyota- and Tesla-supplier Plastikon, at its recently opened Plum Creek Industrial Park, which is expected to create 1,000 new jobs. This past fall, Costco announced plans to build a 150,000-square-foot store in Kyle along the I-35 Texas Innovation Corridor.

Hays CISD, Seton Medical Center, and H-E-B Plus are the biggest employers in Kyle, and with 2.5 million square feet of retail/mixed-use space under development, more businesses and jobs will follow.

Natural Beauty

One of the best things about life in Kyle is the surrounding natural beauty of the Central Texas landscape. With a warm climate that has mild winters, residents can enjoy the outdoors in Kyle nearly all year long.

You don’t have to search far for green spaces and parks to make the most of the outdoor recreation either. Lake Kyle, Bunton Creek, Steeplechase, and Plum Creek, are some of the most popular parks and residents love using the trails, waterways, sports complexes, and playgrounds found within these parks.

A Small City With Big Texas Charm

With a population of around 48,000, Kyle is a small city that offers a mix of both urban and small town appeal. The city has a growing restaurant scene where patrons can enjoy options ranging from barbecue to Italian, Mexican, and Asian. Kyle also happens to be the official pie capital of Texas and each year celebrates its title with the Kyle Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Local events such as Kyle Market Days are also an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy food and crafts from area vendors and artists.

Reach out to the Crosswinds team to learn more about finding your perfect home in this wonderful little city.

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Day Trips Near Kyle, TX

Kyle Texas

Summer in Texas is a perfect time for fun in the sun, especially in the beautiful areas surrounding Kyle. There’s plenty to explore, even if you’ve only got a free day or two. Whether you’re into wineries, swimming, nature, history, fishing, hiking, great food, or unique facets of Texas’ culture, you can plan on more than a few unforgettable day trips near Kyle. 

 

You can count on good weather, too. Did you know that during June, July, and August in Kyle there are only 11 rainy days on average? Whether you’re visiting a spring-fed swimming hole or perusing a vineyard, you can count on sunny skies and good times.

 

Below, we’ve outlined 5 can’t-miss day trips with a focus on variety. There are just too many options for nearby outings to create an exhaustive list of every day trip near Kyle, but this list can get you started in the right direction. 

 

There’s something for everyone in and around Kyle, from the history buff to the outdoor enthusiast. You can make this summer extra special without having to venture too far from home. Check out this sampling of day trips:   

Krause Springs

When it’s 95 degrees out, this is where you want to be. Krause Springs is home to 32 natural springs that are used to create both manmade and natural swimming pools. With turquoise water, beautiful gardens, greenery everywhere you look, and plenty of shade, visiting Krause Springs can make you feel like you’ve left Texas entirely.

 

Krause Springs is privately owned. That might sound like a bummer to people who love nature, but it actually makes the place more special and preserves the natural beauty of the springs. Everything is well-kept, clean, and accessible. The caretakers make a naturally stunning place even better. 

 

You can plan a day trip to kick back, relax, and enjoy a swim in one of the most beautiful places in the Texas Hill Country. Don’t expect warm water, though…the water is 68 degrees year-round, which is a blessing when it’s 90 in the shade.

Pedernales Falls

Head to Johnson City and the surrounding area for a combination of US History, classic Texas countryside, and great swimming at Pedernales Falls on your day trip. 

 

For history lovers, this area is home of the LBJ Ranch. You can tour the former president’s childhood home, working ranch, and the Texas White House.

 

But if you’re just looking to escape the heat, you can head directly to Pedernales Falls State Park for a bit of hiking and plenty of swimming in the subtle-but-beautiful falls.

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is known across Texas for its German heritage and prime location along the official Texas Wine Trail. It’s a favorite part of Texas Hill Country for a reason.

 

Whether you want to visit the many wineries, go antiquing, hike to the top of Enchanted Rock, or pick your own peaches during the summer, Fredericksburg always has something to offer people looking for a day trip near Kyle.

Enchanted Rock

Located just 17 miles north of Fredericksburg, the more ambitious day trippers can combine both Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg into one day trip. However, Enchanted Rock is worth a full-day visit in and of itself. Here’s why:

 

This mountain of pink granite has captivated humans for thousands of years, and climbing to the top is one of the most unique hikes in Texas. Be warned, there is absolutely no shade on Enchanted Rock, so plenty of water and sun protection are required. If you’re feeling like a day hike for your day trip near Kyle, this is the spot.

Shiner

Most Texans are familiar with Shiner as the home of Shiner Beer, a staple of all Texas grocery stores.

 

But if you’ve never considered visiting this small Texas town with a population 2,000 people, you should! By far, the most popular thing to do in Shiner is touring the home of Shiner Beer, Spoetzl Brewery, but it’s worth staying long enough to check out the cute downtown after you wrap up your time at the brewery. 

 

Shiner captures Texas charm in a special way that makes the trip worth it, even if you don’t drink.

The Best Parts of The Greater Austin Area

There is a lot to love about Kyle and the surrounding area. If you’re considering moving near Austin, Kyle is a great option. Not only is it super close to Austin (20 miles to downtown), but it’s also far enough away to avoid the congestion and crowds that are a result of Austin’s rapid growth.  

 

Kyle has a small town feel that provides quick access to the city and day trips to the countryside when you need it. Good neighborhoods, good schools, and good neighbors round out the city into the perfect place for people to settle down near Austin.

 

If you’re looking to move into a fantastic home nestled close to everything you need, then take a look at our community, Crosswinds. From pools, picnic areas, playgrounds, dog parks, and nature trails, your life in the Austin area can get started the right way. Contact us for available homes and building options.