Food and drink scene
Great local spot for brews and food, Vista offers live music on weekends, a play scape for kids, and ample space outside the brewery for relaxing. This dog friendly spot is a favorite for all.
63 locals recommend
Vista Brewing
13551 FM150 WGreat local spot for brews and food, Vista offers live music on weekends, a play scape for kids, and ample space outside the brewery for relaxing. This dog friendly spot is a favorite for all.
El Jardin
3201 Ranch to Market Road 3237Great Latin fusion food, amazing drinks
Beautiful fine Italian dining, set overlooking a winery. Play scape for the kids outside. Not dog friendly
166 locals recommend
Trattoria Lisina
13308 FM150 WBeautiful fine Italian dining, set overlooking a winery. Play scape for the kids outside. Not dog friendly
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Favorite local Texas BBQ
Fresh produce and special products here every Wednesday 3-6
6 locals recommend
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
1042 E Mercer StFresh produce and special products here every Wednesday 3-6
Classic Texas BBQ, seasonal crawfish feeds, good drinks. Must visit local favorite
18 locals recommend
Willie's Joint BAR and BBQ
824 Main StClassic Texas BBQ, seasonal crawfish feeds, good drinks. Must visit local favorite
They must have 30 beers on tap, a food truck, lots of play space for the kids, and llamas/donkeys around to socialize with
94 locals recommend
The Shady Llama
18325 Ranch Rd 12They must have 30 beers on tap, a food truck, lots of play space for the kids, and llamas/donkeys around to socialize with
Great food selection paired with great wine and beer. Kids play area near the dining tables
175 locals recommend
The Leaning Pear
111 River RdGreat food selection paired with great wine and beer. Kids play area near the dining tables
Just your best local dirty Mexican food spot! All the usual favorites and great margaritas
Spicy Bite
101 Hall Professional CenterJust your best local dirty Mexican food spot! All the usual favorites and great margaritas
Great Italian food, reservations recommended. Full bar for Craft cocktails, it’s a nicer place but feel free to dress up or down. Kids playground outside to wear out the kiddos before or after your meal is convenient
166 locals recommend
Trattoria Lisina
13308 FM150 WGreat Italian food, reservations recommended. Full bar for Craft cocktails, it’s a nicer place but feel free to dress up or down. Kids playground outside to wear out the kiddos before or after your meal is convenient
Stop in and grab some pastries both sweet and savory options here! Coffee too! Sweets from England are also found here
The Great British Baking Company
Stop in and grab some pastries both sweet and savory options here! Coffee too! Sweets from England are also found here
Old school diner food with an easygoing atmosphere and friendly staff
43 locals recommend
Wimberley Cafe
101-A Wimberley SquareOld school diner food with an easygoing atmosphere and friendly staff
Shopping and dining
Explore a fun part of the city with tons of fun Texas inspired shops and restaurants. Rent a scooter and head all the way up into down town and the capital building for a full day of adventure in the city
From the famous Allen’s Boots, to Robot sushi, and Aba, there’s something for everyone in this cute shopping district
649 locals recommend
South Congress
From the famous Allen’s Boots, to Robot sushi, and Aba, there’s something for everyone in this cute shopping district
The square is a great trendy spot for drinks and shoppies, spend a morning or an afternoon walking around shopping and maybe having some dinner by the creek at one of the Amazing restaurants all within walking distance
Wimberley Square
The square is a great trendy spot for drinks and shoppies, spend a morning or an afternoon walking around shopping and maybe having some dinner by the creek at one of the Amazing restaurants all within walking distance
Epic outlet mall with every type of store you’d need, from local gifts, to discount furniture, high end designer deals, and your basic outlet shopping. This place can take your whole weekend or a nice afternoon/morning of shopping!
358 locals recommend
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Epic outlet mall with every type of store you’d need, from local gifts, to discount furniture, high end designer deals, and your basic outlet shopping. This place can take your whole weekend or a nice afternoon/morning of shopping!
Have some fun!
Dancing hall fun without too much craziness, great place for dancers and non dancers enjoying themselves
67 locals recommend
Mercer Street Dancehall
23490 Ranch Rd 12Dancing hall fun without too much craziness, great place for dancers and non dancers enjoying themselves
Dance lessons on Thursdays and Fridays, fun atmosphere that can get a little crazy as the night goes on! Definitely a great stop for a group of friends
Mavericks Dance Hall
Dance lessons on Thursdays and Fridays, fun atmosphere that can get a little crazy as the night goes on! Definitely a great stop for a group of friends
Swimming holes
Be sure to book a reservation online in advance to enjoy this swimming hole favorite. Crystal clear water, beautiful lawn space for picnics, and a playground and walking trails nearby (reservation only needed to swim)
273 locals recommend
Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnBe sure to book a reservation online in advance to enjoy this swimming hole favorite. Crystal clear water, beautiful lawn space for picnics, and a playground and walking trails nearby (reservation only needed to swim)
Cypress Falls Swimming Hole
50 Marina CirJacobs Well
Walking trails, educational center, and swimming hole
Sightseeing
Pioneer Town
Pioneer town is a fun walk through history. And there’s ice cream
Small hike uphill to a beautiful vista with views of Austin and the lake
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Small hike uphill to a beautiful vista with views of Austin and the lake
Winery’s
Great tasting room and ample outdoor space, this picturesque winery is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon
106 locals recommend
Wimberley Valley Winery
2825 Lone Man Mountain RdGreat tasting room and ample outdoor space, this picturesque winery is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon