Lydia's Guidebook
Food Scene
Large menu & everything is DELICIOUS! Great hill country scene with live music often. Reservations recommended if you can. You must reserve tables at least 24 hours in advance & only M-Th. No reservations on the weekends so go early & enjoy live music & a cocktail while you wait!
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Hays City Store
8989 FM150 WLarge menu & everything is DELICIOUS! Great hill country scene with live music often. Reservations recommended if you can. You must reserve tables at least 24 hours in advance & only M-Th. No reservations on the weekends so go early & enjoy live music & a cocktail while you wait!
The trifecta of great food, knowledgeable & friendly staff, and amazing ambiance. One of my all-time favs! Reservations recommended.
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The Leaning Pear
111 River RdThe trifecta of great food, knowledgeable & friendly staff, and amazing ambiance. One of my all-time favs! Reservations recommended.
Delicious Wimberley eatery right in the heart of the downtown shopping square. Scrumptious brick oven pizzas, fresh salads, sandwiches and unique appetizers. A+ assortment of beer, wine & spirits! AND it's right next to a Mad Roosters location in case you want to bring the celebration back to the house! Reservations recommended.
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Community Pizza & Beer Garden
111 Old Kyle RdDelicious Wimberley eatery right in the heart of the downtown shopping square. Scrumptious brick oven pizzas, fresh salads, sandwiches and unique appetizers. A+ assortment of beer, wine & spirits! AND it's right next to a Mad Roosters location in case you want to bring the celebration back to the house! Reservations recommended.
A quaint little upscale bar & eatery. Delicious food & craft cocktails, right in the downtown Wimberley Square. Reservations recommended.
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Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar
314 Wimberley SquareA quaint little upscale bar & eatery. Delicious food & craft cocktails, right in the downtown Wimberley Square. Reservations recommended.
Newest addition to downtown Wimberley culinary scene & WE.ARE.SO.EXCITED! This place is an instant hit & the menu is on point for all the taste buds! No longer taking new reservations, instead CALL AHEAD or stop by to get your name on the wait list & they will text you when your table is ready. Groups of 8 or more, call in advance for coordinating. Their outdoor silo bar, green space on the creek & cocktail bar are 1st come, 1st serve.
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CreekHouse Kitchen & Bar
14015 Ranch Road 12Newest addition to downtown Wimberley culinary scene & WE.ARE.SO.EXCITED! This place is an instant hit & the menu is on point for all the taste buds! No longer taking new reservations, instead CALL AHEAD or stop by to get your name on the wait list & they will text you when your table is ready. Groups of 8 or more, call in advance for coordinating. Their outdoor silo bar, green space on the creek & cocktail bar are 1st come, 1st serve.
Located across the street from Shop the Treehouse boutique at 13620 RR12 right outside of the Wimberley downtown square heading towards San Marcos. You will not be disappointed! Fun coffee, teas, Lotus energy drinks, milk shakes & sweet/ savory treats w/ gluten-free options! If you're curious, you MUST stop by!
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Cactus Coffee Shop
13620 Ranch Rd 12Located across the street from Shop the Treehouse boutique at 13620 RR12 right outside of the Wimberley downtown square heading towards San Marcos. You will not be disappointed! Fun coffee, teas, Lotus energy drinks, milk shakes & sweet/ savory treats w/ gluten-free options! If you're curious, you MUST stop by!
YUMMY sweet treats, breads, full breakfast menu with tacos, hashes, bowls, biscuits 'n gravy & all the baked goods. Plus delicious soups & sandwiches at lunch! Cactus Coffee menu of specialty coffees & teas also served here. Has great open air patio & picnic table seating. Grab something for back at the house or dine in. Pick up some breakfast goodies to have for the next morning!
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Sugar Shack Bakery
13620 River RdYUMMY sweet treats, breads, full breakfast menu with tacos, hashes, bowls, biscuits 'n gravy & all the baked goods. Plus delicious soups & sandwiches at lunch! Cactus Coffee menu of specialty coffees & teas also served here. Has great open air patio & picnic table seating. Grab something for back at the house or dine in. Pick up some breakfast goodies to have for the next morning!
Oh my gosh so much more than snow cones! DELICIOUS soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, flavored teas & more! Try a Mangonada & hot Spinach dip as a snack! You won't be disappointed! NOTE: Location is iffy in Google. It's actually next to Wimberley Gardens off FM 2325. Look for the tiny white & blue walk-up hut!
Wimberley Shave Ice
411 FM2325Oh my gosh so much more than snow cones! DELICIOUS soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, flavored teas & more! Try a Mangonada & hot Spinach dip as a snack! You won't be disappointed! NOTE: Location is iffy in Google. It's actually next to Wimberley Gardens off FM 2325. Look for the tiny white & blue walk-up hut!
Visitor favorite in Driftwood! Some of the best food around. Winery on site as well. Great ambience & live music often! Plan on this being an event, this is not a rushed process :-).
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Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Visitor favorite in Driftwood! Some of the best food around. Winery on site as well. Great ambience & live music often! Plan on this being an event, this is not a rushed process :-).
In Driftwood. Amazing atmosphere & food is out of this world! Great for a couple or large group. A must visit for those on a romantic getaway! Reservations recommended.
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Trattoria Lisina
13308 FM150 WIn Driftwood. Amazing atmosphere & food is out of this world! Great for a couple or large group. A must visit for those on a romantic getaway! Reservations recommended.
Mazama Coffee Co
301 Mercer StA local Dripping Springs favorite!
A great Dripping Springs dining experience! Delicious food & spirits! Reservations recommended.
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Homespun Kitchen and Bar
131 E Mercer StA great Dripping Springs dining experience! Delicious food & spirits! Reservations recommended.
If you're just having a craving for some good ol' cheap & yummy pizza, the Wimberley Pizza Hut does deliver to the house. I highly recommend ordering via the app to save some $$$! Open 11a-10p weekdays & 11a-11p Fri/Sat.
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Pizza Hut
101 FM2325If you're just having a craving for some good ol' cheap & yummy pizza, the Wimberley Pizza Hut does deliver to the house. I highly recommend ordering via the app to save some $$$! Open 11a-10p weekdays & 11a-11p Fri/Sat.
Newest eatery to the Wimberley culinary scene! Renowned chef Ryan Hildebrand opens his Texas Dine-Inn! Check out the amazing menu online, plus skip the line & join the wait list online as well here:
https://www.hildeeswimberley.com/
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Hildee's
14111 Winters Mill ParkwayNewest eatery to the Wimberley culinary scene! Renowned chef Ryan Hildebrand opens his Texas Dine-Inn! Check out the amazing menu online, plus skip the line & join the wait list online as well here:
https://www.hildeeswimberley.com/
Spirits!
Wimberley's newest little gathering space on the square! Stay & hang or grab n' go! Also find wonderful charcuterie snacks from Hill Country Grazing Co.!
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Sip! on the Square
Wimberley SquareWimberley's newest little gathering space on the square! Stay & hang or grab n' go! Also find wonderful charcuterie snacks from Hill Country Grazing Co.!
If you're looking to bring your celebration back to the house, be sure to make a stop at Mad Rooster's! Two locations: downtown Wimberley in the Lumberyard & a stand alone location on FM 150 between Kyle & Wimberley.
Mad Rooster's Liquor, Beer, Wine and Cigars
111 Old Kyle RdIf you're looking to bring your celebration back to the house, be sure to make a stop at Mad Rooster's! Two locations: downtown Wimberley in the Lumberyard & a stand alone location on FM 150 between Kyle & Wimberley.
Killer sunset! Many selections of draft beer & wine. Less than one mile away!
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The Shady Llama
18325 Ranch Rd 12Killer sunset! Many selections of draft beer & wine. Less than one mile away!
A brand new brewery & open air beer garden just 5 miles from us towards Drippin'! Food truck on-site for tasty fare! Check them out @ghostnotebeer. So excited to have these new neighbeers 😉
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Ghost Note Brewing
Ghost Note LaneA brand new brewery & open air beer garden just 5 miles from us towards Drippin'! Food truck on-site for tasty fare! Check them out @ghostnotebeer. So excited to have these new neighbeers 😉
Live music & dancing, full bar service, 5 minutes away.
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Mercer Street Dancehall
23490 Ranch Rd 12Live music & dancing, full bar service, 5 minutes away.
Another fun destination just 5 miles down the road towards Driftwood! Great wine, on-site food & primo view of the hill country!
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Driftwood Estate Winery
4001 Elder Hill RdAnother fun destination just 5 miles down the road towards Driftwood! Great wine, on-site food & primo view of the hill country!
Beautiful property in Driftwood near Trattoria Lisina. Farm to table offerings & craft made beer. A nice way to spend an afternoon!
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Vista Brewing
13551 FM150 WBeautiful property in Driftwood near Trattoria Lisina. Farm to table offerings & craft made beer. A nice way to spend an afternoon!
A fun way to spend the afternoon. Down an old country road & on the way to Hays City Store where you can extend your fun into dinner & live music.
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Wimberley Valley Winery
2825 Lone Man Mountain RdA fun way to spend the afternoon. Down an old country road & on the way to Hays City Store where you can extend your fun into dinner & live music.
Sightseeing & Nature
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED! Great food & drink on site. SUP, tube & paddle boat rentals. This is a gem! For more info visit:
http://thelodgeatcypressfalls.com/swimming-hole
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Cypress Falls Swimming Hole
50 Marina CirNO RESERVATIONS NEEDED! Great food & drink on site. SUP, tube & paddle boat rentals. This is a gem! For more info visit:
http://thelodgeatcypressfalls.com/swimming-hole
Beautiful! Swimming reservations book up way in advance (many weeks at times) so try to book your time EARLY! If swimming is booked, still many miles of trails to explore!
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Blue Hole Regional Park
333 Blue Hole LnBeautiful! Swimming reservations book up way in advance (many weeks at times) so try to book your time EARLY! If swimming is booked, still many miles of trails to explore!
A visitor favorite! Swim reservations book weeks, even months in advance, but hiking trails open year round with no reservation needed.
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Jacobs Well
A visitor favorite! Swim reservations book weeks, even months in advance, but hiking trails open year round with no reservation needed.
Old Baldy
Great hike with 360 degree views of Wimberley Valley!
In Dripping Springs. A visitor & local favorite! Beautiful hiking & photo opportunities, but at this time NO swimming for foreseeable future due to falling rocks.
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Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdIn Dripping Springs. A visitor & local favorite! Beautiful hiking & photo opportunities, but at this time NO swimming for foreseeable future due to falling rocks.
In Dripping Springs. Beautiful location. Hiking, fishing, swimming. No reservation needed, but does reach capacity, so go early!
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Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdIn Dripping Springs. Beautiful location. Hiking, fishing, swimming. No reservation needed, but does reach capacity, so go early!
Another beautiful Dripping Springs destination off Hamilton Pool Rd. Guided hikes to the amazing cave & grotto. Also self guided hiking. Reservations needed. NO swimming.
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Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
24814 Hamilton Pool RdAnother beautiful Dripping Springs destination off Hamilton Pool Rd. Guided hikes to the amazing cave & grotto. Also self guided hiking. Reservations needed. NO swimming.
Other Activities
A great family-friendly place for some outdoor recreation w/ good eats & drinks!
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Dripping Springs Country Club
3000 US-290A great family-friendly place for some outdoor recreation w/ good eats & drinks!
Wimberley Zipline Adventures
376 Winn Valley DrA must-do for any adventurer!
Wimberley's local full 18-hole golf course. Open to the public.
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Quicksand Golf Course
1 Pro LnWimberley's local full 18-hole golf course. Open to the public.
New family-friendly, multi-activity venue! Pickle ball, putt-putt, playscapes, beer garden, concerts!
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Dreamland Dripping Springs
2770 U.S. 290New family-friendly, multi-activity venue! Pickle ball, putt-putt, playscapes, beer garden, concerts!
I have not personally had the pleasure of riding horseback here, but I know it is in a really scenic location and has been recommended by another host. I just wanted to share this fun option!
Horseback Adventures of Central Texas
6851 Little Arkansas RdI have not personally had the pleasure of riding horseback here, but I know it is in a really scenic location and has been recommended by another host. I just wanted to share this fun option!
BINGO every Friday night at the VFW hall! Seriously one of my favorite local activities! Fun for all ages & groups. BYOB. Win some cash!
http://www.visitwimberley.com/articles/bingo.shtml
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6441
401 Jacobs Well RdBINGO every Friday night at the VFW hall! Seriously one of my favorite local activities! Fun for all ages & groups. BYOB. Win some cash!
http://www.visitwimberley.com/articles/bingo.shtml
Shopping
Huge outdoor market w/ live music, food & beverage throughout. Open 8a-4p 1st Saturday March-December.
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Wimberley Market Days
601 FM2325Huge outdoor market w/ live music, food & beverage throughout. Open 8a-4p 1st Saturday March-December.
Starrs On Mercer
209 Mercer StCute downtown Dripping Springs shopping!
People, the gift department is mind boggling. You will forget you are in an Ace Hardware. Clothing, homegoods, jewelry & accessories, fun gifts. You must check it out!
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Wimberley Ace Hardware
14307 Ranch Rd 12People, the gift department is mind boggling. You will forget you are in an Ace Hardware. Clothing, homegoods, jewelry & accessories, fun gifts. You must check it out!
Shopping, eateries, candy shops, coffee shops all along the beautiful Cypress Creek! A must see!
Historic Downtown Wimberley
101-A Wimberley SquareShopping, eateries, candy shops, coffee shops all along the beautiful Cypress Creek! A must see!
OK. If you're looking for some SERIOUS shopping (& you don't find it in our little town of Wimberley), then head on down to San Marcos to the mammoth "outlet" mall off of I-35.
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San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35OK. If you're looking for some SERIOUS shopping (& you don't find it in our little town of Wimberley), then head on down to San Marcos to the mammoth "outlet" mall off of I-35.
Day Trips w/in an Hour
If you're planning an extended stay with us, you may want to explore some other areas of the hill country. You never know when you will be back this way again! Check out historic Gruene! Shopping, eateries, live music, water recreation, from the historic Gruene Hall to Schlitterbahn, there's a fun little day trip to be found in Gruene, Tx!
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Gruene
If you're planning an extended stay with us, you may want to explore some other areas of the hill country. You never know when you will be back this way again! Check out historic Gruene! Shopping, eateries, live music, water recreation, from the historic Gruene Hall to Schlitterbahn, there's a fun little day trip to be found in Gruene, Tx!
Top-notch museums, German culture & food, Enchanted Rock! Wine for daaaaaays! You can plan a nice little day trip this way, all within an hour of our place!
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Fredericksburg
Top-notch museums, German culture & food, Enchanted Rock! Wine for daaaaaays! You can plan a nice little day trip this way, all within an hour of our place!
Historic Johnson City! Mind blowing children's museum, historic home to President Johnson, some great eateries & shopping! A nice little day trip if you are planning an extended stay with us!
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Johnson City
Historic Johnson City! Mind blowing children's museum, historic home to President Johnson, some great eateries & shopping! A nice little day trip if you are planning an extended stay with us!
What used to be a nice stop on the way to other towns, Blanco has grown into a cute destination in and of itself! Good food & shopping, Real Ale Brewery & Blanco State Park is a fantastic place to get into the Blanco River for the day!
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Blanco
What used to be a nice stop on the way to other towns, Blanco has grown into a cute destination in and of itself! Good food & shopping, Real Ale Brewery & Blanco State Park is a fantastic place to get into the Blanco River for the day!
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We have many guests looking for drivers. While we do not have standard services like Lyft or Uber in the area we have some area van/car services that do tours & also cater to small to large groups. I encourage you to reach out with your specific needs to see which company may work best for you. I also highly recommend booking well in advance of your stay as this type of service is in high demand. All of the companies below service our area.
Daniel Glass (423)360-4749
texastipsytours.com
tasteofthehillstours.com
hillcountrywinetours.com
redstarpartybus.com