Wildflowers, Back Roads, and Texas Whiskey
Spring in Texas is a short window that feels like a gift.
Mornings with a little chill. Afternoons that still let you linger outside. Roadsides lit up with bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and every other wild thing that shows up right on time - then disappears before you can take it for granted.
That is why April and May are made for the Texas Whiskey Trail.
Pick a Saturday and call it a day trip. Take the back roads. Stop when the wildflowers tell you to. Follow your curiosity to a tasting room. You do not need a long weekend or a perfect plan. You just need a direction and a little daylight.
If an adult spring break is on your calendar, even better. Whether you are heading toward North Texas, Central Texas, or South Texas, there is a Trail day waiting for you.
Start with the Trail pages on the website and explore distilleries by region. Build a route that makes sense. Two distilleries is usually the sweet spot for one day. You will have time to settle in, learn something new, and enjoy each stop without turning the day into a sprint.
A few simple tips will make the whole trip run smoothly:
Check hours before you go. Each distillery keeps its own schedule, and spring Saturdays can fill up quickly.
Make reservations if they are available.
Bring water.
Wear shoes you can walk in.
Decide who is driving and keep the pace responsible. The goal is a great day, not a blurry one.
Then do what Texans do best in the spring.
Pull over for the photos. Take the wide shot of the highway shoulder glowing blue. Take the close-up of the paintbrush. Take the picture of your crew in that soft Texas light you only get this time of year. If you post, tag the Texas Whiskey Trail (ADD TAGS) so we can see where the road took you.
Spring will not hang around. That is the whole point.
So go now. Plan a day trip. Follow the flowers. Find a distillery you have never visited. Enjoy the cool weather while it still feels like a favor.