Seniors Enjoy The “Barbecue Capital of Texas”

Seniors, are you by any chance…“into barbecue?” If, so then set your GPS for Lockhart, grab your coffee and let’s go to a Texas city of 13,000 just 30 miles south of Austin. The city of Lockhart is named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Green DeWitt and reportedly the first Anglo to set foot in Caldwell County in the 1800’s.

Lockhart was the site of a victory of the Texans over the Comanche, at the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. Lockhart was originally called “Plum Creek” but the name was later changed to Lockhart. So there’s our initial history lesson on Lockhart.

Now let’s go exploring and learn more about all that delicious barbecue. It is a beautiful city and very big on Little League Baseball.

Seniors Take The Challenge

In 1999, the Texas Legislature proclaimed Lockhart the “Barbecue Capital of Texas”. Lockhart has four major barbecue restaurants, so take your pick. Better yet, take The Lockhart BB-Q Challenge.  The rules are simple – Eat at all 4 BBQ spots in Lockhart in just one day and then…Good Luck and be sure to bring your own supply of antacid.

Sound like fun?  It is. So don’t miss a one and here they are: Blacks Barbecue, Chisholm Trail BBQ, Kreuz Market, and Smitty’s Market, all well-known by the locals and visitors from all across the nation.

Seniors, when you have recovered from overeating, take a hike along Clear Fork Creek and then later in the day, play a round of two of golf at Lockhart State Park. Look up the Dr. Eugene Clark Library, the oldest operating public library in the state of Texas.

Seniors Take Day Trip To Lockhart

Lockhart is a great day-trip or weekend destination from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and anywhere in between. Read about Lockhart history and learn all about the town and be sure to hit the button labeled Visitors.

The Caldwell County Courthouse is a beautiful old historic building that was constructed in 1894. It is a classic that was built in the Second Empire architectural style. Senior travelers just don’t see many courthouses like this one anywhere. Another classic is the former Caldwell County Jailhouse that now serves as the County Historical Museum.

 This Lockhart Guide of events, dining, hotels and area information will prove helpful for senior visitors. So set your GPS for Lockhart, Texas and enjoy all the amenities, and in particular, all that delicious smoky barbecue.  -jeb