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Stretching beyond San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country is one of the prettiest regions around. The rolling limestone terrain, craggy canyons, and winding rivers make the place a pretty great spot for some romps through nature. The city of Schertz sits right on the edge of it all, serving as a\u00a0southern gateway to the beautiful hilly countryside. Like many towns across South-Central Texas, the San Antonio suburb has traces of German influence, thanks to early settlers who began putting down roots in the area in\u00a0the mid-1800s after\u00a0emigrating\u00a0from Alsace, a French border region with a rich Germanic heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Schertz now\u00a0serves as home\u00a0to more than 42,000 people, as of the 2020 U.S. Census<\/a>, but it’s still managed to retain its small-town charm. The community sits roughly 20 miles\u00a0away from downtown San\u00a0Antonio, and about the same distance from the\u00a0San Antonio International Airport, so it’s far enough away from the busy hubbub of the\u00a0metropolis. “It is remote enough to enjoy the quiet yet close enough to San Antonio to enjoy the city life,”\u00a0one local shared on Niche<\/a>.\u00a0Schertz also has a slew of tranquil parks and green spaces, which only\u00a0add to the peaceful feel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Enjoy a relaxed ramble in the wilds around Schertz, Texas<\/p>\n You can find more than a dozen parks scattered around town.\u00a0Crescent Bend Nature Park is by far the largest, spanning\u00a0between\u00a0Schertz and San Antonio’s affordable suburb of Cibolo<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0180 acres. The preserve stretches along Cibolo Creek, with miles of trails to roam. You can access the main nature trail from the parking area off Lake View Drive for an easy 1.6-mile loop.\u00a0There’s interpretive signage\u00a0along the path so you can\u00a0learn about the lush surroundings. You can also do a bit of birdwatching as you trudge through the park.\u00a0According to eBird<\/a>, more than 150 types of birds have been spotted across the grounds, among them golden-cheeked warblers, painted buntings, and Bewick’s wrens.<\/p>\n There are more\u00a0dusty trails at Cut-Off Park, which is just a few miles away. You can hike roughly 6 miles via the Cibolo Creek Primitive Trails, which you can access within the park.\u00a0As one rambler shared in a Google<\/a> review, the nearly 60-acre recreation area\u00a0is about “as wild in the wilderness as you can get,”\u00a0so keep an eye out for critters as you go.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pickrell Park is right next door. The 17-acre space has picnic tables, barbecue grills, and playground areas.\u00a0There’s also an outdoor pool that’s\u00a0open seasonally. If you don’t mind a taking short drive and are up for some spelunking,\u00a0Natural Bridge Caverns \u2014\u00a0Texas’ premier family-owned adventure park<\/a> \u2014 is only about 10 miles north of Schertz.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Attend a few local events and grab some Southern fare in Schertz<\/p>\n Despite being home to tens of thousands of residents, Schertz is still full of\u00a0rural charm. As one resident shared on\u00a0Niche<\/a>, the San Antonio suburb\u00a0has “a small town community feel,” so definitely expect to be met with some warm\u00a0Southern hospitality once you get in town. The residents around these parts are pretty\u00a0friendly, which helps to give the place a tight-knit, family-oriented atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can soak up the small-town vibes at one of the many local shindigs. The city’s community calendar is chock-full of neighborhood events, including the beloved Schertz Hometown Harvest. The farmers’ market is held in Pickrell Park on the first Saturday of each month, usually from April through June and August through November.\u00a0<\/p>\n Try some of the local cuisine while you’re out and about, too.\u00a0Schertz has a few mom-and-pop eateries that have rave reviews online, including\u00a0Abel’s Diner, which serves up homecooked comfort staples. “This a great little diner, very cozy and welcoming,” one patron shared in a Google<\/a> review, adding that “the food is great they make their own biscuits.”\u00a0The family-owned Purple Pig BBQ is another popular haunt for country fixings and small-town hospitality. “Warm welcome, delicious food,” one person succinctly\u00a0shared<\/a> online. If you’re looking for more great food nearby,\u00a0check out our list of San Antonio’s most highly-rated restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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