Lockhart is a charming, walkable small city—famous as the Barbecue Capital of Texas—centered on a lively historic courthouse square with great local restaurants, coffee shops, parks and community events that make multi-week stays feel like living instead of just working.
Weekend escapes are easy: Austin’s music, dining and outdoor activities are about 35 miles away, and San Antonio’s museums and the River Walk are roughly 70 miles, so you get quiet, affordable home-base vibes with major-city options within day-trip distance.