Luckenbach, Texas. Popular before the song by Waylon and Willie, it became massively famous afterwards.
We can easily have preconceived notions about a place. I have to admit that Luckenbach was one of those places and was completely unlike what I expected. I hear that happens a lot. I thought it was a big event center in a medium-size-ish town. But it’s barely a roadside stop. Heck, the parking lot is probably bigger than the rest of the property. However, there is so much packed into that little roadside stop that you really get why it has the reputation that it does.
Located not far from the beautiful and popular tourist town of Fredericksburg, it was named after an early German settler, Jacob Luckenbach. The area once contained a post office, cotton gin, warehouses and a blacksmith shop. Luckenbach was saved and made popular by Hondo Crouch after he bought it in 1971.
Now it’s well known for its many wonderful live music performances, which are played outside on stages or inside the quintessential dance hall. You really need to check out that dance hall. All the feelings of an old-time night on the town really gets to you and inspires you to get out on that floor and join in the fun.
The little general store is a big treat and is the subject of many photos. Built in 1949, the history and character that it shows outside continues on inside as you explore every nook and cranny for crazy and interesting memorabilia and souvenirs.
Keep heading on back to the bar, filled with more interesting memorabilia as well as photos of many, many celebrities who have stopped by to find out what the fuss is all about.
Once you visit, you’ll get it too. Luckenbach MAKES you want to slow down, relax, be away from it all, and just experience life and entertainment the way it was over 100 years ago. It wraps those old-time feelings around you like a warm hug, causes your shoulders to drop in relaxation, lets you take a deep breath, and just sit a spell.
But be careful – you just might come around the corner to find your hubby getting kisses from strange women at the Kissing Booth 😉
There’s no charge to visit Luckenbach, but some of the events do cost. Just check out the website for the calendar to see who’s playing and to buy tickets.
Luckenbach is located at:
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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