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Posted by: gardnergroup in General on Aug 11, 2009
Discover Ingram
Ingram Texas is one of Texas' authentic old western towns and is a short day trip from Austin....
Old Ingram Business buildings of the old section of Ingram now house art studios and galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is on the loop off Texas 39 and Texas 27.
Stonehenge in the Hills Far from the Salisbury Plain in England, this replica of the famous megaliths rises in a rural setting two miles west of Hunt, Texas, on F.M. 1340. Stonehenge II, as it's called, is 60 percent as tall as the original, and 90 percent as large in circumference. Along with the replica of Stonehenge are Easter Island-type statues. Take Texas 39 to Hunt, Texas.
Hill Country Arts Foundation This visual and performing arts facility, founded in 1958, provides a cultural atmosphere for neighbors Kerrville, Texas, and Hunt, Texas, as well as the entire Texas Hill Country. The campus is nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River and includes an art gallery, four studios, a gift shop, and indoor and outdoor theaters. An array of art and theater workshops is offered for students of all ages and abilities.
Famous artists conduct classes. The theater directed by top professionals. Gallery exhibitions, theater productions and educational classes are conducted year round. It is just west of Ingram on Texas 39.
Ingram, Texas is a short drive to Fredericksburg, Texas, known for its many festivals and unique shops.
From: http://www.austin.com/content/view/1745/1/

