Brownwood

From Brownwood, the city of Fort Worth is approximately 120 miles (193 kilometers) to the northeast.

Get out and about while you are in Brownwood. Start by visiting the the Howard Payne University.

See firsthand why Hill Country is so beloved by international and local tourists alike, by exploring the abundance of man-made and natural attractions around Brownwood. If you're looking for other places to check out, you'll find Comanche, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the southwest, and Coleman 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the east.

Once you've fully explored Brownwood, check out the nearest center. Abilene is around 65 miles (105 kilometers) away and features sights including Grace Museum, Kirby Lake and Hardin Simmons University. Ensure you don't return to Brownwood until you've spent a little time at Abilene's Taylor County Expo Center, Paramount Theatre and 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum.

When the weather's less than perfect, fear not, Hill Country features plenty of indoor art galleries, guaranteed to keep culture vultures entertained.

If you're not one to take vacations just to put your feet up, the area around Brownwood offers plenty of outdoor-adventure activities like rock climbing and horse riding. Breathe in and feel your stresses melt away as you enjoy some of the area's relaxing pursuits such as camping and bird watching.

The nearest major airport, Abilene Regional Airport, is located in Abilene, 65 miles (105 kilometers) to the northwest of Brownwood, so take that into account when booking your trip.