Dripping Springs Guidebook
Outdoor Adventure
For a memorable Texas Hill Country vacation, look no further than the many attractions in Dripping Springs. Texas treasures like the must-see Hamilton Pool Preserve, Pedernales Falls State Park, and Reimers Ranch Park are just minutes away from Dripping Springs.
Pedernales Falls State Park is known for its beautiful blue pools and waterfalls cascading over natural limestone. This nearby State Park is located on over 5,000 acres and is one of the largest State Parks in Texas. While the river is the main attraction, the 40 miles of hiking trails are the hidden gem of the park.
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Parc d'État de Pedernales Falls
2585 Park Rd 6026Pedernales Falls State Park is known for its beautiful blue pools and waterfalls cascading over natural limestone. This nearby State Park is located on over 5,000 acres and is one of the largest State Parks in Texas. While the river is the main attraction, the 40 miles of hiking trails are the hidden gem of the park.
Hamilton's Pool Nature Preserve is a true natural wonder of the Texas Hill Country. What makes this place special is the 50-foot waterfall that flows from concave limestone cliffs into the pool below. Reservations are required and usually book up fast so it is best to plan ahead. Hamilton Pool also does not allow pets, fires, fishing, camping or biking in the park.
Reservations are required and fill up quickly, so if you'd like to visit plan in advance.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RoadHamilton's Pool Nature Preserve is a true natural wonder of the Texas Hill Country. What makes this place special is the 50-foot waterfall that flows from concave limestone cliffs into the pool below. Reservations are required and usually book up fast so it is best to plan ahead. Hamilton Pool also does not allow pets, fires, fishing, camping or biking in the park.
Reservations are required and fill up quickly, so if you'd like to visit plan in advance.
Right down the road from Hamilton's Pool is Reimers Ranch Park. This beautiful park is known for being a great spot for rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and hiking. Reimers Ranch has almost 3 miles of Pedernales River frontage, deep canyons and panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. Plus, Reimers Ranch is usually less crowded than Hamilton's Pool so if you're looking to avoid the crowds this is a great alternative.
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Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdRight down the road from Hamilton's Pool is Reimers Ranch Park. This beautiful park is known for being a great spot for rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and hiking. Reimers Ranch has almost 3 miles of Pedernales River frontage, deep canyons and panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. Plus, Reimers Ranch is usually less crowded than Hamilton's Pool so if you're looking to avoid the crowds this is a great alternative.
Marvel at such creatures as a North American black bear, Bengal tiger, Galapagos tortoise, and all the other mammals, reptiles, birds, and domesticated animals.
10808 Rawhide Trail • Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-1490
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Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide TrailMarvel at such creatures as a North American black bear, Bengal tiger, Galapagos tortoise, and all the other mammals, reptiles, birds, and domesticated animals.
10808 Rawhide Trail • Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-1490
Experience a rush as you soar over canyons and creeks with breathtaking 15-mile views of the Wimberley Valley. The course consists of ten separate ziplines. Each line ranges in length from 150 feet to 900 feet for a mile of thrilling zip-line fun. No prior experience is needed.
376 Winn Valley Dr.,
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9990
Open from 10 am to 5 pm
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Wimberley Zipline Adventures
376 Winn Valley DrExperience a rush as you soar over canyons and creeks with breathtaking 15-mile views of the Wimberley Valley. The course consists of ten separate ziplines. Each line ranges in length from 150 feet to 900 feet for a mile of thrilling zip-line fun. No prior experience is needed.
376 Winn Valley Dr.,
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9990
Open from 10 am to 5 pm
This artesian spring-fed well is a favorite among locals for diving or swimming. The water is supplied to the spring by the Trinity aquifer, some 140 feet below the surface. Year-round the water temperature is a constant 68(f) degrees. Reservations are required for swimming, but you can visit the park anytime for hiking.
1699 Mt. Sharp Road, Wimberley, TX 78676
512-214-4593
Open 8 AM ~6 PM
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Jacobs Well
This artesian spring-fed well is a favorite among locals for diving or swimming. The water is supplied to the spring by the Trinity aquifer, some 140 feet below the surface. Year-round the water temperature is a constant 68(f) degrees. Reservations are required for swimming, but you can visit the park anytime for hiking.
1699 Mt. Sharp Road, Wimberley, TX 78676
512-214-4593
Open 8 AM ~6 PM
Sipping in Dripping
Deep Eddy Vodka was inspired by the oldest swimming pool in Austin, TX. Stop by the Tasting Room right here in Dripping to try their award-winning vodkas! Specialty Cocktails and Tasting Flights are available to enjoy on their outdoor patio.
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Salle de dégustation de vodka Deep Eddy
2250 US-290Deep Eddy Vodka was inspired by the oldest swimming pool in Austin, TX. Stop by the Tasting Room right here in Dripping to try their award-winning vodkas! Specialty Cocktails and Tasting Flights are available to enjoy on their outdoor patio.
The Twisted X Brewing Company, located just minutes from the Estate, offers up an array of fine small-batch craft beers. Their tasting room offer flights of superior craft lagers, pilsners, IPAs, as well as many others.
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Twisted X Brewing Company
23455 FM150 WThe Twisted X Brewing Company, located just minutes from the Estate, offers up an array of fine small-batch craft beers. Their tasting room offer flights of superior craft lagers, pilsners, IPAs, as well as many others.
"Discover the magic behind the Desert Door."
Desert Door Distillery offers a unique tasting experience of Texas Sotol made from the Evergreen Sotol plant, found mostly in West Texas and was first fermented by Native Americans over 7 thousand years ago. Craft cocktails, gourmet snacks, and curated goods are also available in their desert-modern tasting room, featuring a cozy fireplace, comfy couches, and a rotating display of art by regional artists. All are welcome - including children and dogs.
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Desert Door Distillery
211 Darden Hill Rd"Discover the magic behind the Desert Door."
Desert Door Distillery offers a unique tasting experience of Texas Sotol made from the Evergreen Sotol plant, found mostly in West Texas and was first fermented by Native Americans over 7 thousand years ago. Craft cocktails, gourmet snacks, and curated goods are also available in their desert-modern tasting room, featuring a cozy fireplace, comfy couches, and a rotating display of art by regional artists. All are welcome - including children and dogs.
Dripping Springs Distilling, home of award-winning Dripping Springs Vodka and Gin micro-distills in small batches in 50-gallon copper pot stills. Take a tour of San Luis Spirits, an artisan Dripping Springs distillery that makes Dripping Springs Vodka, Dripping Springs Orange Vodka, and Dripping Springs Gin.
Tours cost $16.00 each and include a distillery tour, tasting, and souvenir shot glass.
5330 Bell Springs Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
512-858-1199
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Dripping Springs Distilling
5330 Bell Springs RdDripping Springs Distilling, home of award-winning Dripping Springs Vodka and Gin micro-distills in small batches in 50-gallon copper pot stills. Take a tour of San Luis Spirits, an artisan Dripping Springs distillery that makes Dripping Springs Vodka, Dripping Springs Orange Vodka, and Dripping Springs Gin.
Tours cost $16.00 each and include a distillery tour, tasting, and souvenir shot glass.
5330 Bell Springs Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
512-858-1199
You can visit their vineyard or head straight to the Sidecar Tasting Room which pays tribute to the Prohibition Era. There you'll find a cozy and inviting indoor space and an outdoor patio where they have live music every Saturday and Sunday, from 3-5 pm.
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Bell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs RdYou can visit their vineyard or head straight to the Sidecar Tasting Room which pays tribute to the Prohibition Era. There you'll find a cozy and inviting indoor space and an outdoor patio where they have live music every Saturday and Sunday, from 3-5 pm.
Food scene
Dripping Springs is home to many unique eats including everything from crepes, barbeque, tacos, wood-fired pizza, and more!
Rolling in Thyme and Dough is a bakery, plant nursery, and coffee shop which was started in 2005 by a professionally trained European baker. They offer breakfast (croissants, eggs, oatmeal, and yogurt), an extensive lunch menu, as well as an assortment of fresh baked goods.
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Rolling In Thyme & Dough
333 E Hwy 290Rolling in Thyme and Dough is a bakery, plant nursery, and coffee shop which was started in 2005 by a professionally trained European baker. They offer breakfast (croissants, eggs, oatmeal, and yogurt), an extensive lunch menu, as well as an assortment of fresh baked goods.
The concept for The League is simple: provide a sophisticated yet homey place where guests can indulge their senses. They offer American comfort food that's elevated without being pretentious. In addition to their full menu of appetizers and main dishes, the chef also curates two specials each week using seasonal ingredients.
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The League Kitchen
166 Hargraves DrThe concept for The League is simple: provide a sophisticated yet homey place where guests can indulge their senses. They offer American comfort food that's elevated without being pretentious. In addition to their full menu of appetizers and main dishes, the chef also curates two specials each week using seasonal ingredients.
Crêpe Crazy is a unique eatery that is bringing french street food to Dripping Springs. They offer both sweet and savory crêpes, along with other lunch favorites including paninis, salads and seasonal soups. The owners and staff are deaf, but you can still easily communicate with them by pointing to their menu. Also, keep in mind that they do not accept cash.
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Crêpe Crazy
660 U.S. 290Crêpe Crazy is a unique eatery that is bringing french street food to Dripping Springs. They offer both sweet and savory crêpes, along with other lunch favorites including paninis, salads and seasonal soups. The owners and staff are deaf, but you can still easily communicate with them by pointing to their menu. Also, keep in mind that they do not accept cash.
Conveniently located in the H-E-B Shopping Center, this is not your average pizza place. They offer everything from specialty pizzas, pasta, fish and chips, burgers, as well as southern smothered mac and cheese. Everyone can find something that they'll enjoy at this local favorite.
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Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria
598 US-290Conveniently located in the H-E-B Shopping Center, this is not your average pizza place. They offer everything from specialty pizzas, pasta, fish and chips, burgers, as well as southern smothered mac and cheese. Everyone can find something that they'll enjoy at this local favorite.
If you're looking for a quick inexpensive bite in the morning, Drippin' Donuts has you covered! They have a variety of different doughnuts, kolaches, fritters and croissant sandwiches to choose from. They are located right off of 290 and have a drive-thru which makes stopping by a breeze.
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Drippin Donuts
651 US-290If you're looking for a quick inexpensive bite in the morning, Drippin' Donuts has you covered! They have a variety of different doughnuts, kolaches, fritters and croissant sandwiches to choose from. They are located right off of 290 and have a drive-thru which makes stopping by a breeze.
Torchy's is an Austin favorite that has made its way over to Dripping Springs. They have several different tasty tacos to choose from for both breakfast and dinner, plus their green chile queso is to die for! It even has some guacamole in it, what's not to love about that? Unfortunately, this location is known to have a bit of a wait so I recommend ordering online through their website if you're in a hurry.
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Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StTorchy's is an Austin favorite that has made its way over to Dripping Springs. They have several different tasty tacos to choose from for both breakfast and dinner, plus their green chile queso is to die for! It even has some guacamole in it, what's not to love about that? Unfortunately, this location is known to have a bit of a wait so I recommend ordering online through their website if you're in a hurry.
Great-tasting burgers and milkshakes. They also have breakfast and lunch options including pancakes and breakfast tacos. They even have an outdoor patio and playscape for kids to enjoy while you're enjoying a burger.
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Hat Creek Burger Company
3700 E Palm Valley BlvdGreat-tasting burgers and milkshakes. They also have breakfast and lunch options including pancakes and breakfast tacos. They even have an outdoor patio and playscape for kids to enjoy while you're enjoying a burger.
If you're looking for straightforward country cooking then this is your place. It's family-owned and reasonably priced. It's known for comfort food favorites like catfish, burgers, and be sure to leave room for the peach cobbler!
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Oak Creek Cafe
660 US-290If you're looking for straightforward country cooking then this is your place. It's family-owned and reasonably priced. It's known for comfort food favorites like catfish, burgers, and be sure to leave room for the peach cobbler!
This locally-famous BBQ joint offers an experience that you can only get in the Texas Hill Country. It's a bit rustic with screened-in porch seating and large, family-style picnic tables adjacent to the bustling pits of barbequed meats. I recommend making reservations through their website, especially on the weekends since it gets very busy. It's also BYOB, so don't forget the brews!
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826This locally-famous BBQ joint offers an experience that you can only get in the Texas Hill Country. It's a bit rustic with screened-in porch seating and large, family-style picnic tables adjacent to the bustling pits of barbequed meats. I recommend making reservations through their website, especially on the weekends since it gets very busy. It's also BYOB, so don't forget the brews!