Places to stay in Lockhart, Texas

Lockhart is a city in Caldwell County, Texas. It is the county seat of Caldwell County. The city of Lockhart is named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Geen Dewit and reportedly the first Anglo to set foot in Caldwell County. Byrd Lockhart is survived by James H. Lockhart and his family, who currently reside in Dallas. Lockhart was the site of a victory of the Texans over the Comanche, at the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. The Texas Legislature proclaimed Lockhart as The Barbecue Capital of Texas. Lockhart has four major barbecue restaurants. The 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape were filmed partly in Lockhart, including the historic courthouse square. Also, the city's Wal-Mart store was featured in the 2000 film Where The Heart Is. Dr. Eugene Clark Library is the oldest operating public library in Texas. Lockhart was originally called Plum Creek but the name was later changed to Lockhart. Lockhart and Caldwell County is within the Lockhart-San Marcos Micropolitan Stastistical Area. Places to eat in the region include Lockhart Bistro, La Cantera Mexican Restaurant, Rositas Restaurante, and Load Off Fanny’s.

If you are travelling in the area, Lockhart is located close to Hall Cemetery, Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Dam, Grouskay-Fisher Lake, Haw Branch and Kennedy Cemetery.

The center of Lockhart ( which is at is longitude -97°40'14.16 and latitude 29°53'7.7999 ) is located and 7 miles away from Dale.

Available Lockhart lodging

We currently have 3 accommodations in and around Lockhart.

Lockhart Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

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Americas Best Value Inn

Affordable Lockhart, TX hotel with free breakfast and pool located between Austin and San Antonio.
2001 South Colorado Street
Lockhart, Texas
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Best Western Lockhart Hotel & Suites

Select this great BEST WESTERN hotel in Lockhart and enjoy a host of convenient amenities at a great value while traveling. The BEST WESTERN Lockhart Hotel & Suites is conveniently located with easy access to key area attractions and business locations.
1811 South Colorado
Lockhart, Texas
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Lockhart Inn

* Airport AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL APT - 28miles * AUST City - 28miles * Airport SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL APT - 75miles * Airport VICTORIA - 96miles * Airport KILLEEN MUNICIPAL APT - 100miles * Airport COLLEGE STATION - 110miles * Airport WACO MUNICIPAL APT - 140miles.
1207 South Colorado Street
Lockhart, Texas

Lockhart Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

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