HILL COUNTRY WI-FI HOTSPOTS

As laid back as the Hill Country is, we are progressing technologically.

Here is our list of public access Wi-Fi hotspots which typically have high speed broadband internet access. Most are free. Some have computer stations for rent or limited use. Most allow use of your laptop with a wireless connection.

Note: Also look for RV campgrounds and highway rest stops that now have wireless internet access.

FACTOID: Ever wonder what the term Wi-Fi means? It is a class of wireless local area network devices based on the technical standard that prescribes this technology (IEEE 802.11 technology). The term Wi-Fi is often used by the public as a synonym for this technology. However, Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global, non-profit association of companies that promotes WLAN technology and certifies products as Wi-Fi-CERTIFIED if they conform to certain standards of interoperability.

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BLANCO

BLANCO PUBLIC LIBRARY: 830-833-4280; 1118 Main Street, Blanco, TX 78606-4838. Wi-fi and desktop computers with internet access available with library card. Wi-fi available in immediate area outside library 24x7.

OLD BLANCO COURTHOUSE: On the Square, free wireless access with signal inside the building and around the square.

Boerne

The Daily Grind - 143 South Main - 830-249-4677

Dodging Duck Brewhaus - 402 River Road - 830 248 DUCK

Bear Moon Bakery and Cafe - 401 S Main St - 830 816 BEAR

Sely's Mexican Rest. - Main St

Long Branch Saloon - N Main St

Mercedes-Benz of Boerne - 31445 Interstate Highway 10 West - 800-440-0140

Buda

Culvers - 670 Old San Antonio Rd - 512 923 5385

Bulverde

Chicki's Coffee Shop - 20630 Hiway 46 W - (830) 438-4780

Burnet

Pizza Hut - 701 Buchanan - 512-756-6918

Herman Brown Free Library - 100 E Washington St - 512-715-5228

Canyon Lake

Anchor's Landing Rest. - 10018 Startz Rd - 830-899-7654

Comfort

Texas Safety Rest Area Eastbound

Dripping Springs

Showstoppers Video - 2400b Hwy 290 W, Ste 3 - 512 858 1526

Fredericksburg

Greater Grace Christian Coffee House - 311 East San Antonio Street - 830-456-3333

Pizza Hut - 1104 E. Main - 830-997-7222

Clear River Pecan Co. - 138 E Main St - 830 997 8490

Gastehaus Schmkidt Reservation Service - 231 W Main St - 830 997 5612

Der Stall B & B - 110 Cedar Hills Dr - 830 997 9686

Cat's Meow B & B - 9848 W Us Hwy 290 - 830 997 0888

Johnson City

Hill Country Cupboard: 830-868-4625; 101 South US Highway 281, Johnson City, TX 78636

Johnson City Chamber Visitor Center, 100 E. Main Street, Johnson City. 830-868-7684. Check for hours open. Free broadband wi-fi.

Johnson City Public Library: (830) 868-4469; 501 Nugent Avenue, POB 332, Johnson City, TX 78636. Library Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday: Closed. Web: www.jclibrarysite.org. Wi-fi not available, but broadband connected computers are available at no charge.

Mainstreet Boutique: 106 East Main Street, Johnson City, TX 87636. Shop: 830-868-7815; Free broadband wi-fi. Hours: Mon-Sat: 7a-5:30p; Sun: closed; Email: info@MainstreetJohnsonCity.com, Web: www.MainstreetJohnsonCity.com

Sandy Road Guest Haus - 9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City - 281 300 7177

Junction

Kimble County Library - 208 N 10th St - 325 446 2342

Kerrville

Buck Horn RV Resort - Interstate 10, Exit 501 - (800) 568-6458

Quiet Valley Ranch Campground and RV Park - 3876 Medina Hwy 16 S - 830/257-3600

Marble Falls

Java Bean Coffeehouse - 1008 Hwy 281 N - 830-693-7199

Brothers Bakery - 519 US Hwy 281 - 830-798-8278

Pizza Hut - 1000 Hwy. 281 N. - 830-693-7975

Doc's Fish Camp & Grill - 900 FM 1431 W - 830 693 2245

Best Western - 1403 Hwy 281 North

New Braunfels

New Braunfels Public Library - 700 E Common St - 830 221 4300

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards - 1741 Herbelin Rd - 830 885 4076

Postal Business Center - inside Wal-Mart - 1209 S Ih 35

Spring Branch

The Loft - 4400 US Hwy 281 N

Utopia

UTOPIA JOE'S COFFEE HOUSE: 830-966-5656; 655 Main Street, Utopia, TX 78884. www.utopiajoes.com. Coffee, breakfast, lunch, wi-fi

Wimberley

Wimberley Cafe - 101A

Wimberley Sq - 512-847-3333

RESOURCES

See www.wififreespot.com/tex.html for the latest updates and full Texas and US listings of Wi-Fi hot spots.