Wimberley (TX) and Hanger Hotel (Fredericksburg, TX) -- October 2018

 While traveling around areas nearby, it had been awhile since I'd down Wimberley way, and I was looking forward to getting some baked goods.  The Wimbereley Pie Company was a small establishment where (obviously) pies could be obtained, but home-baked cookies as well.  Unfortunately when we arrived there, it had closed.  Permanently.  And from looking inside, I guessed that it hadn't happen all that long ago.  We took a few moments and walked around the downtown area checking out the different artist boots which were randomly placed around.

The next day we were at Fredericksburg.  At the Visitor's Center I saw a card for a restaurant which looked like it might be fun place to eat.  We'd picked up one of the visitor maps of the area to show where attractions were, and the place I was looking for (located near the Gillespie County Airport) wasn't on the map.  While there were some notations, the map wasn't designed for navigation purposes, but I was able to use it to get to the Airport Diner.  Basically, take one section of a hanger and turn it into a place to get a bite to eat for those who flew in and out of this small airport.  The food was good.

The real find of the area was the Hanger Hotel, located next door.  An existing hanger had been converted into a high-class place to stay, with the theme of the "classic air travel" running through.  We asked the person at the front desk if we could look around, even though we weren't staying there.  Sure, no problem.  We stuck to the common areas, and from the decor I could picture the aviators from the 1930-1950's hanging out here.  Even if you don't stay there, it's worth a look.

Dick's Classic Garage (San Marcos, TX) -- October 2018

 I'd been here previously, but since it had been a few years it seemed like it was time for a revisit.  And as my parents were in town, and they'd never been there, that was another reason to go.  The majority of the vehicles here are from the 1940's through the 1960's, although there are a few older models present.  There were less vehicles here than the last time, but the arrangement made it easier to see them all.  I think my parents had more fun here, because they had personal memories in riding in some of the very vehicles which were present.

My favorites were always the cars which are from manufacturers no longer present, like Edsel, Desoto, and Studebaker.  It seemed like on this visit, there were more General Motors and Ford cars present, and the Tucker which I'd seen before wasn't there.  What was a nice surprise was a replica of the 1966 Batmobile.  You couldn't get too close to it, but it was awesome to see.

Normally on these travel blogs there's a call to action to go an visit the places.  Unfortunately, Dick's Classic Garage closed in December 2018, and the vast majority of the vehicles were auctioned off.  Still, it was nice to have had the opportunity to see these vintage automobiles.