Lockhart has always been a favorite in Central Texas. With the steady growth of our region we stand ready to welcome even more families and businesses looking for an escape from the hassles of big city life.

The Texas State Legislature has named Lockhart as "The Barbecue Capitol of Texas". Texas Monthly Magazine said "Smitty's Market" is among the best in the state and Kreuz Market has recently been featured on BBQ Paradise on the Travel Channel. Black's Barbecue is known worldwide and Chisholm Trail Barbecue rounds out the city's barbecue royalty.

Lockhart is located about 30 miles south of Austin and 60 miles northeast of San Antonio. Lockhart has small town quality of life (population 13,670), two industrial parks, job training, productive labor supply, and state and local incentives.

We have many events and festivals that take place in Lockhart throughout the year; the Chisholm Trail Roundup, Al Hopkins Tolbert Texas State Chili Championship, Fourth of July, and Dickens, just to name a few.

Please take time to visit our events, latest news, and historic landmarks pages so you can see what we can offer you in your next visit to the City of Lockhart!

For local accommodations while visiting Lockhart, please consider one of our Hotels/Motels:

Best Western Lockhart Hotel & Suites, 1811 S. Colorado St., 512-620-0300
or toll free at 1-800-937-8376
Lockhart Inn, 1207 S. Colorado St., 512-398-5201
Plum Creek Inn, 2001 Highway 183 South, 512-398-4911