Escape to a town where time stands still and life is still simple. Here, you won’t find any bumper-to-bumper traffic and sprawling skyscrapers, just open skies, quaint streets, and untouched nature. Smithville, Texas is only about 45 miles away from Austin, but you’ll feel like you escaped into a secret oasis. This is the most criminally overlooked town near Austin, and you need to visit.
Smithville’s enchanting atmosphere delights everyone who visits.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr When you wander through Smithville, you’ll experience a quiet simplicity that isn’t often found. In fact, filmmakers love using Smithville as a backdrop for films about days gone by. Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, and Richard Linklater’s Bernie were both shot in this quaint city.
Leave the stress and the traffic behind and enter Smithville’s charming main street.
atmtx/Flickr Full of charming antique stores and cozy eateries, Smithville’s Main Street is utterly delightful. Stroll through Bella’s Cottage Antiques and the Golden Girls Boutique. You’re certain to find loads of treasures here.
Come hungry! Smithville is home to plenty of tasty restaurants.
Back Door Cafe/Facebook The Back Door Cafe is a comfortable little restaurant that sits at 117 Main St. You’ll love relaxing in their enchanting atmosphere while munching on a slice of pizza.
Whiskey lovers will enjoy Bone Spirits Distillery’s tasting room.
Bone Spirits Distillery/Facebook Bone Spirits Distillery makes high-quality gin, bourbon, whiskey, vodka, and moonshine, and you can taste their concoctions in their tasting room every Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn about these unique spirits from the distillers and discover your new favorite style! You can find Bone Spirits Distillery at 802 NE 1st St, Smithville, TX 78957.
Spend an afternoon exploring a fascinating railroad park.
Larry D. Moore/Wikimedia Commons The James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum has artifacts that date back to 1886, and it’s perfect for all ages. An exciting playground sits between two train cabooses, and it’s a lovely spot for a mid-afternoon snack. Visit the James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum at 100 NW 1st St., Smithville, TX 78957.
Immerse yourself in nature at Buescher State Park.
Buescher State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife/Facebook Spend the night in a rustic cabin along a glimmering lake and hike the shaded trails. Buescher State Park is the perfect place to unwind and reset.
You’ll love kayaking and fishing along Buescher State Park’s crystal blue lake.
Buescher State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife/Facebook Whether you’re yearning for adventure or a quiet getaway, you’ll find what you’re looking for at this lovely patch of nature. Buescher State Park is located at 100 Park Rd., 1E Smithville, TX 78957.
Explore Central Texas’ overlooked little town.
Patrick Feller/Flickr It won’t take you long to reach Smithville, Texas, so plan your next day trip to this unique town.
Looking for another exciting day trip? This little town near Austin just might be the most unique town in the world.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
When you wander through Smithville, you’ll experience a quiet simplicity that isn’t often found. In fact, filmmakers love using Smithville as a backdrop for films about days gone by. Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, and Richard Linklater’s Bernie were both shot in this quaint city.
atmtx/Flickr
Full of charming antique stores and cozy eateries, Smithville’s Main Street is utterly delightful. Stroll through Bella’s Cottage Antiques and the Golden Girls Boutique. You’re certain to find loads of treasures here.
Back Door Cafe/Facebook
The Back Door Cafe is a comfortable little restaurant that sits at 117 Main St. You’ll love relaxing in their enchanting atmosphere while munching on a slice of pizza.
Bone Spirits Distillery/Facebook
Bone Spirits Distillery makes high-quality gin, bourbon, whiskey, vodka, and moonshine, and you can taste their concoctions in their tasting room every Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn about these unique spirits from the distillers and discover your new favorite style! You can find Bone Spirits Distillery at 802 NE 1st St, Smithville, TX 78957.
Larry D. Moore/Wikimedia Commons
The James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum has artifacts that date back to 1886, and it’s perfect for all ages. An exciting playground sits between two train cabooses, and it’s a lovely spot for a mid-afternoon snack. Visit the James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum at 100 NW 1st St., Smithville, TX 78957.
Buescher State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife/Facebook
Spend the night in a rustic cabin along a glimmering lake and hike the shaded trails. Buescher State Park is the perfect place to unwind and reset.
Whether you’re yearning for adventure or a quiet getaway, you’ll find what you’re looking for at this lovely patch of nature. Buescher State Park is located at 100 Park Rd., 1E Smithville, TX 78957.
Patrick Feller/Flickr
It won’t take you long to reach Smithville, Texas, so plan your next day trip to this unique town.
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