re: Cool, off-the-beaten-path towns within the SEC footprint

The Texas Hill Country from Driftwood to Kerrville is all pretty amazing. Great towns like Wimberley, Luckenbach, and of course Fredricksburg. Just gorgeous country in the hills with lots of wineries, bbq, and great music. You can really understand what Willie and Waylon were singing about.

Shiner is a really cool little town with the famous brewery.

Brenham is great. Stop by and get some Blue Bell Ice Cream from the factory.