Texas Hill Country
Hye, Texas
Hye is a tiny community in Blanco County on US-290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg — a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot on the Texas wine trail that has punched well above its weight. The community is notable as…
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Hye is a tiny community in Blanco County on US-290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg — a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot on the Texas wine trail that has punched well above its weight. The community is notable as the location of several acclaimed wineries and as the place where a young Lyndon Johnson reportedly mailed his first letter.
What to See & Do
William Chris Vineyards — One of the most acclaimed Texas wine producers operates from Hye, crafting wines that have helped establish Texas as a serious wine-growing region nationally. The tasting experience here is relaxed and educational.
Hye Market — The old Hye general store has been operating in some form since the 1800s. Today it serves as a gathering place on the wine trail.
Texas Mead Works — A meadery producing honey wines from Texas wildflower honey. A unique operation that stands apart from the grape wine trail surrounding it.
US-290 wine trail — Hye sits in the densest stretch of the Texas wine trail between Johnson City and Fredericksburg, with tasting rooms accessible within minutes in either direction.
Local Tips
- Hye is best experienced as part of a wine trail day rather than a standalone destination.
- William Chris books up quickly on weekends — reservations are recommended.
- The US-290 corridor through Hye is one of the most scenic drives in the Hill Country, especially in spring.
- LBJ's presidential connection to Hye adds historical interest to what is otherwise a very small community.
Getting There
Hye sits on US-290 about 15 miles east of Fredericksburg and 10 miles west of Johnson City. Take US-290 west from Austin or east from Fredericksburg.
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