Smithville texas

Meet the small Texas town that has charmed Hollywood... and is located less than an hour from Austin! best things to do in smithville tx | what to do in smithville texas | smithville tx things to do in | best day trips from austin tx | small towns near austin tx | hope floats filming locations | movie filming locations in texas |

Just outside of Austin, you'll find some of most charming small town. This week we're taking you to Smithville, the home of Hope Floats!

Steve Simmons and his wife, Amy, the Austin ice cream queen, bought a ranch in the Smithville area 10 years ago to get away from the hustle. Read More >

No matter how many times you've seen Hope Floats, it's still fun to watch Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr. together. Here's what we discovered.

No matter how many times you've seen Hope Floats, it's still fun to watch Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr. together. Here's what we discovered.

The beloved film “Hope Floats” a 1998 classic, was also filmed in the Lonestar state in the small town of Smithville, Texas.

Originally built overlooking the Colorado River in Smithville around 1848, D O Hill had the house moved to it's present location around 1880 by locals locals on a barge in two pieces. The second story was added at the present location.

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If you want to gaze at wildflowers or dip in a natural swimming hole, the Texas Hill Country has it all. Here's our guide to the 20 best off-the-beaten-path adventures.

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