But the park isnt all that I love about Blanco, Texas.

Here are the best things to do in Blanco, Texas, on your next trip.

Explore Blanco State Park

Still, thereal focal point is the river.

Blanco Texas

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Head to a Lavender Field

In Central Texas, Blanco is synonymous with lavender farming.

Robb Kendrick and Jeannie Ralston opened the first commercial lavender farm a few miles from downtown in 1999.

That sparked a mini boom in lavender farming here in the early 2000s.

Hill Country Lavender Farm

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A cluster of farms popped up and the city launched an annual lavender festival.

The six-lane alley opened in 1948.

Pins are set in a diamond formation, and junior high and high school students manually set the pins.

Oro Bianco

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Unlike traditional 10-pin bowling, this is a team sport.

Parents did it; grandparents did it too.

Just dont expect regular bowling skills to transfer.

says Evann Ramsey, the clubs vice president.

The Pine Moore Old West Studio out back is available for filming projects or special events.

The gelato they produce is rich and custardy, because water buffalo milk has more butterfat than cows milk.

The brewery started in the basement of an antique store.

An outdoor beer garden is open Saturdays.