I have a deep fondness for the Texas Hill Country because it encapsulates the essence of Texas within its lush landscapes. Living in West Texas, there is the unmistakable Texan atmosphere, but with rather barren surroundings.
However, venturing into the Hill Country reveals a blend of natural splendor and authentic Texan charm. Which is why we love it! Especially the small Hill Country towns like Wimberley, Texas. Exploring Wimberley, Texas has truly encapsulated both picturesque beauty and the true essence of Texas.
Driving through Wimberley is like driving through a Texas vibe! There are painted boots scattered around town, the shops look like old wooden shacks, and the through the shop windows are trinkets and knickknacks that will remind you of items from a John Wayne movie. This town has so much to offer and is full of experiences you won’t want to miss.
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Fun Things To In Wimberley, Texas:
The Shady Llama
I don’t drink, but I do love llamas and free fun! The Shady Llama is a bar, but not just any bar!! Sure they sell drinks and sandwiches, but this bar has llamas and donkeys! Not only do you get to enjoy a delicious meal, but you can also bring your kids to pet some llamas!
Location: 18325 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: Wed 3pm-8pm, Thurs 3pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm, CLOSED MON-TUES
Admission: FREE
Hike To Jacob’s Well
Jacob’s Well Natural Area is a is one of Texas Hill Country’s hidden gems. Texas has many natural wonders and Jacob’s Well is one of those. Jacob’s Well is a spring of beautifully clear water, but what makes this water so incredible is the deep chasm cavern located in the water. This hole in the water is simply beautiful and such a wonder to hike to!
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Location: 1699 Mt Sharp Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 8am-6pm
Admission: FREE
Swim At Cypress Falls
Speaking of Jacob’s Well the spring from Jacob’s Well feeds into Cypress Falls. Cypress Falls is a swimming hole located at the largest portion of Cypress Creek. This beautiful swimming area is fun for the whole family and even has rentals for tubes, kayaks, and paddleboards.
Location: 50 Marina Cir, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: Thurs-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm, CLOSED MON-WED
Admission: $10 wristbands
Find all of the Bootiful Boots
Throughout town you will of course see adorable shops and gorgeous landscape; but one unique thing you will see around every corner are large, beautifully painted boots! Scattered around town there are over 50 boots each decorated with a depiction of what makes Wimberley so special. Each one is unique and each one is beautiful! It would not be a visit to Wimberley without stopping to see one of these “boot”iful boots.
Hike Old Baldy
218 steps. 218 steps will get you to the top of Old Baldy. Trekking up 218 steps will give you a panoramic view of Wimberley, Texas. Hiking those 218 steps will bring you up the most iconic hill and top hikes of Wimberley. Trust me these 218 steps in Wimberley are worth it!
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Birdwatch at Patsy Glenn Refuge
Towards the center of Wimberley is a sanctuary. Literally it is a bird sanctuary. This natural preserve has been dedicated to preserving and protecting native Texas birds and also native plant life. There is a walking trail that will take you around the preserve so that you can enjoy the true beauty that is Texas. Soak in the sounds of birds and enjoy them in their nature habitats.
Location: 14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 8am-8pm
Admission: FREE
Dine on the River
Cypress Creek runs across the town, and Wimberley is built around it. For a unique dining experience, Chill’s on the Creek will serve delicious food overlooking this centerpiece creek! This casual American grill has a spacious deck area for visitors to eat incredible all American dishes and still get the natural beauty Wimberley has to offer. Can’t get much better than great food with great views!
Location: 14004 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm
Admire the Carved Tree Trunks
Another way to really enjoy the beauty of Cypress Creek is to walk along the Cypress Creek Nature Trail and Preserve. This preserve is located along the Creekside and offers several trails that will connect you to the Blue Hole Regional Park.
Where Blue Hole is used more for recreational swimming purposes, this preserve is meant for the pure enjoyment of God’s beauty. The giant trees that surround this creek are breathtaking. Several of the tree trunks along this trail have even been carved to showcase beautiful art work. This is the most beautiful trail in Wimberley, Texas!
Location: 107 Old Kyle Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 8am-8pm
Admission: FREE
Eat Pizza while the Kids Play
Restaurants that have playgrounds are genius! I mean pizza and playgrounds is all my kids really want in life. They can find all of this at Community Pizza & Beer Garden. Delicious and unique specialty pizzas, such as the Italian Stallion cooked with Chorizo or the Pork and Pesto! Bet you never had pizzas like these before!
Location: 111 Old Kyle Rd #330, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 11am-10pm
Eat Monster Ice Cream
In Texas, it would pretty much be a crime to visit a town and not find an ice cream shop. Texas heat is no joke and honestly there is no better post hike treat than ice cream! Monster Treats is an adorable little ice cream shop with monstrous flavors!
Their menu isn’t just flavors they are monsters. Pick your unique flavor to feed your inner monster!
Location: 13911 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 11am-9pm
Have Ice Cream in an Old West Town
I cannot claim that Wimberley has a Texas vibe if it didn’t have some form of the old west in it. Wimberley doesn’t just have an old west vibe, it literally has an old western town! Pioneer Town is a tiny old west town that is free for the public to walk around.
In this enchanting little village you can find a house made entirely of glass bottles, the cowboy museum, a horse statue to sit on, and carriages to play in. It is almost like a replica museum of the old west era. It was fun to walk around the old buildings, but our favorite was to stop by the old time ice cream parlor.
Walk into a room of black and white checkered floors, an old pump organ, and of course ice cream! There is no better treat in the intense Texas heat than ice cream!
Location: 333 Wayside Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: Sun-Tues and Thurs 12pm-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, CLOSED WED
Admission: FREE
Sit on the Giant Jackelope At The Cowboy Museum
Everyone who ever thought Texas, has thought of cowboys. Texas is well known for its country vibes with its longhorn cattle and western cattlemen to herd them. To commemorate the history of the Texas cowboy and pretty much all things Texas, Wimberley has its very own cowboy museum.
This museum is more of an antique museum with collections of western art work, saddles, blacksmith tools, horseshoes, spurs, chaps, farming equipment, and so many other old trinkets. I, myself, am not super interested in looking at old artifacts with my kids. Not exactly a fun activity with little ones, but this museum did have something that my kids LOVED!
As you walk through the door into the museum there is a giant jackelope! This jackelope is taller than me and of course its antlers made it even taller. For a dollar you can climb up on the saddle and take a picture. Talk about the perfect Texas picture!
Location: 333 Wayside Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676
Admission: $1 for a picture with the Jackelope
Cool Off In The Blanco River
Cypress Creek is not the only beautiful body of water that runs through the town of Wimberley. The clear waters of the Blanco River run through this land as well. All along the shoreline are areas where visitors can swim and enjoy the cool relief.
Swimming in the Blanco River is an exhilarating experience that combines the serenity of nature with the thrill of aquatic adventure. The crystal-clear waters of the Blanco River offer a refreshing escape from the heat, inviting swimmers to immerse themselves in its cool embrace.
Zip Through the Air On Wimberley Ziplines
When I say Wimberley has something for everyone, I was also implying the adrenaline junkies in the mix. Wimberley has its own zipline course for the thrill seekers.
For an 1.5-2 hours, zip along a 10 line course for the best views in Wimberley. You will drift between lines that are around 150-900 feet high in the air, soaring at speeds over 30 mph! Flying over the canyons and creeks of this wild land is the most unique way to tour this town.
Location: 376 Winn Valley Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 10am-5pm
Admission: $110 per person ages 9+
Rope Swing into the Creek at Blue Hole
Perhaps the most popular spot in all of Wimberley is Blue Hole Regional Park. Trust me, there is nothing you are going to want to do while walking around Cypress Creek and the Blanco River in Texas heat is to jump in. The water is crystal clear and so beautiful, it is an absolute temptress that will be calling your name!
Lucky for you, Blue Hole Regional Park exists! This lush forested park was built around Cypress Creek and offers an incredible swimming opportunity. Several rope swings are tied around the creek for swinging in and relaxing in this cool water. This is the most Instagram-able and thrilling places to swim in town.
Location: 333 Blue Hole Ln, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: daily 8am-6:30pm
Admission: $12 ages 13+, $8 seniors/military/ages 4-12, 3 and under FREE
Other Fun Towns To Visit Nearby:
Johnson City, Texas
San Marcos, Texas
Austin, Texas
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