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Blanco
is a town located in central Texas near the region known as Devil's Backbone in the Texas Hill Country. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,205. Blanco is a quintessential small town, with a slow pace of life, one stop light, and residents who still gather on the town square to chat with neighbors. The Blanco River flows through the southern end of town and is home to Blanco State Park. It's considered by many to be one of the most picturesque state parks, although one of the smallest. The park is unique, in that it's one of only a few state parks with camping facilities located within the city limits. Many people come to visit and go camping from nearby Austin, San Antonio and Houston. The lovely Blanco River is the main attraction and is known for its' blue-green water. Two flood control dams provide swimming and wading areas on the river and two playgrounds for children are near the campsites. The river is stocked with rainbow trout and during trout season, you'll likely see people lined along the river bank, sometimes elbow to elbow! Trout is the most popular catch, but the river also contains catfish, bass and perch. Other things to do in Blanco include hiking, biking, birdwatching and browsing through antique and gift shops. The town also has several historic buildings, including the old County Courthouse, built in 1885. Blanco is central to many other interesting attractions. Within a 40-mile radius, you can visit the Enchanted Rock State Natural area, Lyndon B. Johnson National and State Historical Parks, Canyon Lake, and Pedernales State Park.
Surrounding areas: Johnson City, Texas (12.4 mi), Canyon Lake, Texas (18.1 mi), Wimberley, Texas (20.5 mi), Dripping Springs, Texas (21.0 mi), Driftwood, Texas (23.4 mi), Bulverde, Texas (24.6 mi), Boerne, Texas (28.0 mi)
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Blanco Vacation Rentals
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Blanco Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Swiss Lodge Motel | RR1 Box 80 | Blanco, TX | | (830) 833-5528 | | Mountain View Motel | 3 Miles S Of Wimberley RR12 | Wimberley, TX | 20.5 mi. | (512) 847-2992 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 9522 Brimhall Rd | San Antonio, TX | 22.3 mi. | (210) 372-9900 | | Ye Kendall Inn & Conference Center | 128 W Blanco Rd | Boerne, TX | 28.1 mi. | (830) 249-2138 | | Borgman's Sunday House | 911 South Main | Boerne, TX | 28.4 mi. | (830) 249-9563 | | Best Western Sunday House Inn | 501 East Main St | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.1 mi. | (830) 997-4484 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 723 S Washington St | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.1 mi. | (830) 990-2552 | | Hampton Inn And Suites | 515 E Main | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.1 mi. | (830) 997-9696 | | Super 8 | 514 E Main St | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.1 mi. | (830) 997-6568 | | Fredericksburg Inn & Suites | 201 S Washington | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.2 mi. | (830) 997-0202 | | Holiday Inn Express - Fredericksburg Texas | 1220 North US Hwy 87 | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.5 mi. | (830) 990-4200 | | La Quinta Inn - Vance Jackson | 5922 I-10 W | San Antonio, TX | 29.5 mi. | (210) 734-7931 | | Quality Inn | 908 S Adams St | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.6 mi. | (830) 997-9811 | | Days Inn Suites | 808 S Adams St | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.7 mi. | (830) 997-1086 | | Econo Lodge Fredericksburg | 810 S Adams | Fredericksburg, TX | 29.7 mi. | (830) 997-3437 |
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Blanco Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with prevailing winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Tornadoes are a threat, especially in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails, however, most of the time, with the area receiving nearly 2,650 hours of sun per year. The highest recorded temperature in central Texas was 112 F. on September 5, 2000. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
59°F |
34°F |
1.79 in. |
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| February |
63°F |
37°F |
2.08 in. |
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| March |
71°F |
45°F |
2.63 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
51°F |
2.69 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
61°F |
4.51 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
67°F |
4.18 in. |
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| July |
93°F |
70°F |
2.02 in. |
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| August |
94°F |
69°F |
2.38 in. |
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| September |
88°F |
64°F |
3.26 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
54°F |
4.18 in. |
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| November |
68°F |
43°F |
2.66 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
36°F |
2.37 in. |
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Blanco Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the San Marcos Municipal airport (HYI) located about 36 miles southeast of Blanco in San Marcos, Texas, the San Antonio International airport (SAT) located approximately 39 miles south of Blanco in San Antonio, Texas, Kerrville Municipal Louis Schreiner Field (ERV) located roughly 40 miles west of Blanco in Kerrville, Texas, the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located around 45 miles east of Blanco in Austin, Texas, and finally the Hondo Municipal airport (HDO) located about 68 miles southwest of Blanco in Hondo, Texas.
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Blanco Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Landa Park | New Braunfels | TX | 32.6 mi. | | | Kiddie Park Of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 32.6 mi. | | | Splashdown San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rebecca Creek Golf Course | Spring Branch | TX | 15.1 mi. | | | Canyon Lake Golf & Country Club | Canyon Lake | TX | 18.5 mi. | | | Quicksand at Woodcreek | Wimberley | TX | 21.2 mi. | | | Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Club | Fredericksburg | TX | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Blanco State Park | | TX | 1.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Gillespie Co. Historical Society Pioneer Museum | Fredericksburg | TX | 29.6 mi. | (History) | | Latin American Collection of the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art | Austin | TX | 42.2 mi. | (History) | | Texas Military Forces Museum | Austin | TX | 42.2 mi. | (History) | | Texas Memorial Museum | Austin | TX | 42.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | Austin | TX | 42.2 mi. | (Art) | | Charles W. Moore Foundation | Austin | TX | 42.2 mi. | (History) | | Magic Lantern Castle Museum | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | (History) | | Wooden Nickel Historical Museum | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Institute of Texan Cultures | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | (Art) | | Alamo | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | (History) | | Fort Sam Houston Museum | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | | | Sea World of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 46.8 mi. | |
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