Guidebook for Dripping Springs & surrounding Hill Country areas of interest
Food Scene
Great coffee! Cute little place and local fav. Live music often and serves fresh bakery items, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, smoothies, etc.
81 locals recommend
Mazama Coffee Co
301 Mercer StGreat coffee! Cute little place and local fav. Live music often and serves fresh bakery items, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, smoothies, etc.
Great coffee, fresh bakery items, breakfast , lunch and Thursday night bistro with local live club website for weekly menu and other events offered. Check times, opens early but closes at 3:00 p.m. most days.
127 locals recommend
Rolling In Thyme & Dough
333 E Hwy 290Great coffee, fresh bakery items, breakfast , lunch and Thursday night bistro with local live club website for weekly menu and other events offered. Check times, opens early but closes at 3:00 p.m. most days.
Playground and outdoor patio eating so great for families with kids
74 locals recommend
Flores Mexican Restaurant
2440 US-290Playground and outdoor patio eating so great for families with kids
Verde's Mexican Parrilla
16018 Hamilton Pool RdOutside patio and play area for kids
Pig Pen BBQ
301 U.S. 290Walk up food truck.
Excellent BBQ
“Home Style” food, small but quaint. Local live music regularly and play ground for the kids.
57 locals recommend
Homespun Kitchen and Bar
131 E Mercer St“Home Style” food, small but quaint. Local live music regularly and play ground for the kids.
Go hungry!! Cash only but they do have an ATM on site. BYOAlcohol but there is a wine/beer bar on site. Playground for kids is great especially when the wait can be awhile during peak times.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Go hungry!! Cash only but they do have an ATM on site. BYOAlcohol but there is a wine/beer bar on site. Playground for kids is great especially when the wait can be awhile during peak times.
Local stop for a burger, salad, chicken fried steak, etc. eat in our out on a picnic table by the playground.
42 locals recommend
Route 12 Filling Station
31560 Ranch Rd 12Local stop for a burger, salad, chicken fried steak, etc. eat in our out on a picnic table by the playground.
Get a table outside and watch the sun go down! This restaurant is nestled into a cliff overlooking Lake Travis. Amazing view!!
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailGet a table outside and watch the sun go down! This restaurant is nestled into a cliff overlooking Lake Travis. Amazing view!!
This is a must visit even if it’s just for an appetizer or cocktail. Gorgeous hill country view and the building is constructed from materials all over the world. It sits on Camp Lucy wedding venue and the atmosphere won’t disappoint.
57 locals recommend
Tillie's
3509 Creek RdThis is a must visit even if it’s just for an appetizer or cocktail. Gorgeous hill country view and the building is constructed from materials all over the world. It sits on Camp Lucy wedding venue and the atmosphere won’t disappoint.
Great pizza! They have moved location so check website for address.
21 locals recommend
The Pizza Cave
2690 U.S. 290Great pizza! They have moved location so check website for address.
Great place for wine, beer and other drinks including non alcoholic, light food and great gifts.
Dos Olivos Market
12680 U.S. 290Great place for wine, beer and other drinks including non alcoholic, light food and great gifts.
Le Vacher
136 Drifting Wind RunFrench country dining and great cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, snack food, drinks, family friendly during certain times. This venue has changed locations. Check website for address.
52 locals recommend
Hudson's on Mercer Street
381 Mercer StLive music, snack food, drinks, family friendly during certain times. This venue has changed locations. Check website for address.
Local fav serving some of their delightful concoctions daily. Great place to come sample a flight and play some corn hole. Local live music and events often, check website for times and calendar for Drpping Springs events.
150 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room
2250 US-290Local fav serving some of their delightful concoctions daily. Great place to come sample a flight and play some corn hole. Local live music and events often, check website for times and calendar for Drpping Springs events.
Sister winery to Bell Springs. Quaint and really close. Trivia and local music. Check times and calendar.
36 locals recommend
Sidecar Tasting Room
501 Old Fitzhugh RdSister winery to Bell Springs. Quaint and really close. Trivia and local music. Check times and calendar.
Stand inside for tastings then bring a glass or bottle out and enjoy this amazing view. Snacks available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Local music often, see calendar on the website.
147 locals recommend
Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill RdStand inside for tastings then bring a glass or bottle out and enjoy this amazing view. Snacks available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Local music often, see calendar on the website.
Inside tastings and then move to the outside area for a relaxing view of the vineyard.
52 locals recommend
Solaro Estate Winery
13111 Silver Creek RdInside tastings and then move to the outside area for a relaxing view of the vineyard.
Distillery and brewery. Restaurant and Barbeque hut on site. This place is a little gem. The outdoor area is expansive and often have live music and summer movie nights. Check calendar.
171 locals recommend
Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh RdDistillery and brewery. Restaurant and Barbeque hut on site. This place is a little gem. The outdoor area is expansive and often have live music and summer movie nights. Check calendar.
Get your boot scootin’ on with local live music. Check out the free dance lessons offered some nights. Check calendar for events.
67 locals recommend
Mercer Street Dancehall
23490 Ranch Rd 12Get your boot scootin’ on with local live music. Check out the free dance lessons offered some nights. Check calendar for events.
Our favorite local winery experience if your asking! Beautiful short drive out into the Hill Country. Gorgeous view from the patio and tastings at your table. Snacks to order or bring your own picnic. Wine tour here is a very informative and fun experience to add to your visit. We love Sam and always ask if he’s available for our tastings or tours. Very limited opening times and reservation only on Sunday’s.
35 locals recommend
Hawk's Shadow Winery
7500 McGregor LnOur favorite local winery experience if your asking! Beautiful short drive out into the Hill Country. Gorgeous view from the patio and tastings at your table. Snacks to order or bring your own picnic. Wine tour here is a very informative and fun experience to add to your visit. We love Sam and always ask if he’s available for our tastings or tours. Very limited opening times and reservation only on Sunday’s.
Beautiful property and nice selections. Now also a brewery too.
89 locals recommend
Bell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs RdBeautiful property and nice selections. Now also a brewery too.
A must stop, unique adventure. Sample olive oils, flavored vinegars, taste local wines, have lunch at the bistro and take home some of the Hill Country with local buys from the gift shop. Take a tour through the olive tree farm.
81 locals recommend
Texas Hill Country Olive Company
2530 W Fitzhugh RdA must stop, unique adventure. Sample olive oils, flavored vinegars, taste local wines, have lunch at the bistro and take home some of the Hill Country with local buys from the gift shop. Take a tour through the olive tree farm.
Kid friendly brewery complete with amazing playground. Local live music and treed property.
51 locals recommend
Family Business Beer Company
19510 Hamilton Pool RdKid friendly brewery complete with amazing playground. Local live music and treed property.
Vista Brewing
13551 FM150 WKid friendly brewery with outdoor games and beautiful property.
Quaint bar/lounge on historic Mercer Street. Shop on Mercer Street and stop in for a cocktail and appetizer.
25 locals recommend
Grawlix Cocktail Lounge
332 W Mercer StQuaint bar/lounge on historic Mercer Street. Shop on Mercer Street and stop in for a cocktail and appetizer.
Located on our historical Mercer Street. Stop in for a locally brewed beer or have a glass of wine.
33 locals recommend
Acopon Brewing Co.
211 W Mercer StLocated on our historical Mercer Street. Stop in for a locally brewed beer or have a glass of wine.
Twisted X Brewing Company
23455 FM150 WFood truck on site
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdKnown for their sour beers. Great atmosphere.
Good beer selection and pizza truck or other food vendor. Nice property with playground for kids.
54 locals recommend
12 Fox Beer Co
4700 W Fitzhugh RdGood beer selection and pizza truck or other food vendor. Nice property with playground for kids.
Summer Revival Wine Co
665 U.S. 290Winery in the heart of Dripping Springs
Parks & Nature
Great trails, swimming holes, and amazing views.
Call and check water bacteria level in hotter weather if you intend to swim.
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Great trails, swimming holes, and amazing views.
Call and check water bacteria level in hotter weather if you intend to swim.
Small local park in Dripping Springs with community pool and two playground areas. Walk trail and sport field area.
Founders Park Road
Founders Park RoadSmall local park in Dripping Springs with community pool and two playground areas. Walk trail and sport field area.
Sportsplex Drive
Sportsplex DriveSmall walk trail, sports fields, basket ball court, playground area for kids
This place will not disappoint. A gorgeous Hill Country Drive about 12 miles outside of Fredericksburg. Plan to have a meal in Fredericksburg and shop if tome allows. Reservations needed to enter natural area but usually able to get same day.
76 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Road 965This place will not disappoint. A gorgeous Hill Country Drive about 12 miles outside of Fredericksburg. Plan to have a meal in Fredericksburg and shop if tome allows. Reservations needed to enter natural area but usually able to get same day.
Jacobs Well
Local favorite swimming hole
Great place for hiking and swimming when water is plentiful.
36 locals recommend
Reimers Ranch Swimming Hole
Great place for hiking and swimming when water is plentiful.
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool RdReservations may be required, short hike to the pool and worth it.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun and educational history about the founders and beginning of what we call “Dripping Springs.”
During “Pioneer Days” they have hands on activities for the kids.
6 locals recommend
Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
Fun and educational history about the founders and beginning of what we call “Dripping Springs.”
During “Pioneer Days” they have hands on activities for the kids.
Indoor and outdoor pools with kids pool, exercise area, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball.
6 locals recommend
YMCA of Austin - Springs Family Y
27216 Ranch Rd 12Indoor and outdoor pools with kids pool, exercise area, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball.
Located in Austin. This has to be one of the most “Keep Austin Weird” experiences. Feels like you just walked into an “I Spy” book. Call ahead and see when the owner is taking guests. He usually charges $5/adult and kids free.
110 locals recommend
Cathedral of Junk
4422 Lareina DrLocated in Austin. This has to be one of the most “Keep Austin Weird” experiences. Feels like you just walked into an “I Spy” book. Call ahead and see when the owner is taking guests. He usually charges $5/adult and kids free.
Shopping
Wimberley Square
Wimberley SquareApprox 20 min drive, fun shops and food.
Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country BlvdOutdoor mall with a theatre and restaurants .
Fresh Native
28101 Ranch Rd 12Cute boutique with shoes, clothing, decor and gifts.
Local fav for clothing, jewelry and home decor. Grab a coffe at Mazama across the street and head on over. They have moved locations since this picture was taken. Store is super cute! Photo opportunity with angel wings.
23 locals recommend
Vintage Soul
302 Mercer StLocal fav for clothing, jewelry and home decor. Grab a coffe at Mazama across the street and head on over. They have moved locations since this picture was taken. Store is super cute! Photo opportunity with angel wings.
Adorable store loaded with all kinds of womens and men’s clothing, home,decor, jewelry and much more.
6 locals recommend
Revel WILDE
330 W Mercer StAdorable store loaded with all kinds of womens and men’s clothing, home,decor, jewelry and much more.
Starrs On Mercer
209 Mercer StEssentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdNow has curbside pick-up
The Home Depot
260 US-290Close by, just in case you need something.
Neighborhoods
Belterra Village offers a variety of restaurants, fast food, Specks liquor store, Evo movie theater, Gold’s gym and Mystique Salon just to name a few.
7 locals recommend
Belterra Village
166 Hargraves DrBelterra Village offers a variety of restaurants, fast food, Specks liquor store, Evo movie theater, Gold’s gym and Mystique Salon just to name a few.