Things To Do
Hamilton Pool Preserve
One of the best short hikes and so pretty - Hamilton Pool is one of the most picturesque locations in all of Texas. There is a waterfall year round and is up just a ¼ mile trail that includes a series of rock steps that descend into the canyons. Reservations are required to visit Hamilton Pool Preserve and must be made online beforehand!
Deep Eddy Vodka
A Texas classic from Austin, TX with major retro vibes! They have a great happy hour from 5-7 PM and food trucks for a quick snack as well. Their tasting room is the ideal spot for an afternoon cocktail and one of the most popular destinations to visit. They serve up tasty and fun drinks using their selection of vodkas including the famous Ruby Red vodka, the Original, and variety of flavored vodkas.
Mercer Street
Stroll down Mercer Street or Old Fitzhugh Road in downtown Dripping Springs and "take a step back in time". The whole street is covered in quaint shops, many of which were built between 1870 and 1940, and some of the first businesses in Dripping Springs and many of the storefronts have remained unchanged for decades. Plus the actual "dripping springs", the landmark which gave Dripping Springs the town, its name.
Dripping Springs Distilling
The original distillery in Dripping Springs and the makers of infamous Dripping Springs Vodka for an afternoon of sipping and relaxing. Their vodka and gin is micro-distilled in small batches in copper pot stills, and finished with pure, mineral rich Hill Country artesian Springs Water. They have a new Tasting Room, a Distillers Bar, craft cocktails, small bites from their Southern inspired food menu, and yard games in their shaded oak grove.
Texas Hill Country Olive Co.
This Tuscan inspired villa is surrounded by over 15 acres of olive trees and smack dab in some of the most beautiful lands in all of the Hill Country. They offer orchard and mill tours on Fridays & Saturdays to learn about the history of olive oil, the oil extraction process and much more. There’s also a tasting room on the grounds, a bistro, as well as a lovely selection of local beers and wines.
The Salt Lick BBQ
David's favorite BBQ by far!! (must try the cobbler) The line may be long, but the wait is worth it and you can buy a drink (or BYOB, hello!) to sip on while you wait for a table. A must have if you have time to check this Texas BBQ off the list.
Sipping in Dripping
There are too many breweries and wineries to count within the Dripping Springs & Driftwood area of the hill country. They all are easy drives from Camp Lucy and there are even tours to bring you around. Check out the guide below for "Sipping in Dripping" which includes distilleries, wineries, breweries and more.