Day Trip to Luckenbach 🐓 (FULL EPISODE) S12 E6
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Published 2023-04-10
Luckenbach is one of Texas’s favorite ways to kick back with a beer and enjoy some good country tunes from “Waylon, Willie and the boys.” And it’s been a stomping ground and stage for countless Texas musicians, like Willie Nelson, Gary P. Nunn, Pat Green, and Lyle Lovett. This cowboy hippie utopia was born in 1971 when Hondo Crouch bought the town and proclaimed himself mayor. Since then, it’s somehow found a way to preserve that laid-back vibe, even in the summers when the little “town” is packed with folks hoping to relive the good ol’ days of Texas. Stop into the old Post Office that’s now a General Store for some good shopping.
Be a part of boot-scootin’ history at this dancehall that’s been home to legendary concerts for over 72 years. It’s a classic Texas dancehall with no AC (that’s what the wind is for, folks!) and lots of two-steppin’. If you’re lucky, you might even get to be part of a pickin’ circle.
This orchard is full of 30 different varieties of peaches ripe for the pickin’. Grab a bucket and fill ‘er up with as many as your heart desires — it’s weigh and pay. These folks have a crop for every season — springtime strawberries, fall pumpkins and even Christmas trees. If you’re peach pickin’ in the summer, cool off with a scoop of their fresh homemade peach ice cream.
As the first and oldest legal whiskey distiller in Texas, Garrison Bros. has been serving it up smooth since 2006. And it’s not just any bourbon whiskey — these folks are making grain to glass bourbon out in the Texas heat, which ain’t no easy feat. Get a tour of the entire distillation process and enjoy a glass of their handiwork at the “Whiskey Shack” for a better appreciation of the magic these guys are working. Cheers, y’all.
It ain’t a day trip to a legendary Texas dancehall without a little barbecue, so head on over to the Luckenbach Feed Store for Carolina-Style Pulled Pork Sandwiches and a mound of State Fair-style curly fries. Dee-licious!
Just like Luckenbach, this café is loose and relaxed, but that don’t mean it’s not good eatin’. In fact, this is one of the best burger joints in the state. Their massive cheeseburger is basically the size of Texas. With its bigger-than-your-face glory, juicy, greasy simplicity and altogether melding of flavors, this out-of-this-world burger is for sure road trip-worthy.
Old Tunnel State Park is officially the smallest state park in Texas, but it’s full of high-flying creatures. Built around an abandoned railroad tunnel, it is now home to 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats that take flight in a batty funnel every night at sunset. It’s incredible to see the official mammal of Texas up close and personal.
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All Comments (21)
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Waylon, Willie, and other country music legions made Luckenbach Tx. famous... One of my most favorite song is Out of Luckenbach Texas... I always wanted to go there to see the town it's on my bucket list...
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The rooster was a nice touch. Right on cue. The Opossum is just playing dead. He is feeling no pain.
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You guys do something! He’s singing again. Show us some mercy here. 🤫
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I loved when you segued from the first skit to the theme song- which is awesome! Chet, you are a national treasure
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Another cool episode. The Hill Country is the best.
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9:27 Perfect German! Wow! Greetings from Lower Bavaria
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Allot to do in the surrounding area of Luckenbach Tx... My favorite peaches come from Colorado...
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I absolutely love all these locations
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My dad…long gone…was an old fashioned spy from Vietnam era onward. He loved this place and Terlingua. If his life would have been 5 degrees on a different course, he could have been here.
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Love the show! Thanks for doing what you do!
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Nobody is going to even believe me lol but Hondo crouch is my great grandfather I’m related to him on my mothers fathers side
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I live in Kendalia, so I am aware of the area. However my best friend is coming to visit in June for his birthday. I'm thinking this is the perfect day trip. Appreciate ya'll 🙏 💙
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LOVE your show but for the love of God can you get some boot-cut jeans??? I can't take yge skinny jean stuffed over the boots. Gracias 😊
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We just made another trip to Luckenbach a couple of weeks ago! Bought my first ever cowboy hat!
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Great to see the whole episode! This one gets to me where I live. So I gotta draw a hard line. It's not part of the legal requirements and I will say it looks like real good sour mash whiskey. But we don't say Bourbon unless it's from Kentucky. It's out of respect. That's why the most famous by far American whiskey and many other brands refrain from calling their product bourbon. Oh and it's aged in new CHARRED oak barrels. That is required the char gives it the color. Now when I get there like you I'm going to the distillery to get some of that real good stuff before I see the bats. That way I'll be right there with them ''I'm high as a bat caw caw!'' As the famous outlaw troubadour is fond of saying (with thumbs locked together and fingers flapping in majestic flight). Luckenbach will be more than a trip for me. It will be a pilgrimage. Jerry Jeff, Guy, P Nunn, Waylon I love them all. I've seen Willie 14 times. He is our nations greatest living treasure. Now I know where else to trip around in the area. Thanks Chet!
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Luckenbach was a lot of fun in the 70's when I was young! Thanks for this one.
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Absolute good stuff, enjoy all the Trips. Keep'm coming!!
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Was able to finally get out there this past year. Can’t wait to get back and spend another day
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I LOVE Luckenbach !!!!
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Unless you're with Waylon and Willie and the boys, it's kind of lonely
