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Things To Do

Wimberley, Texas is a small, picturesque town in the Texas Hill Country, right outside of Austin, Texas. It's known for its natural beauty, rustic downtown, and art scene. If you plan on staying near Wimberley or the hill country, some recommendations for things to do in Wimberley, Austin and the surrounding areas are below.
Wimberley Square

Wimberley Square

Wimberley Square, Wimberley, TX 78676

If you want to explore Wimberley (or a small town in Texas) - look no further than the Wimberley Square! This square is filled with a variety of shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, cafes, and a series of art galleries.

South Congress

South Congress

S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

If you've never been to Austin, Texas, it is about a 35 - 40-minute drive from Wimberley, Texas, and is a vibrant city which offers a mix of live music, outdoor activities, great food, shopping, fun nightlife and cultural attractions and museums (including the Texas Capital Building). S Congress Avenue is a great walking street and a good place to start if you don't know where to go!

Food

Food

The Austin food scene is hard to beat! The city is best known for its Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex but really all of the food is so good. Some of the most popular spots you can find through the link below, but a few of our favorites are Pinthouse Pizza, El Alma, Fig Italian Restaurant, Texas Honey Ham Company, the Salty Donut, Terry Black's, Aba Austin, Uchiko Austin, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, and Yamas Greek Restaurant.

Outdoor Fun in the Sun

Outdoor Fun in the Sun

All throughout Austin, TX, Wimberley, Texas, and surrounding areas, there are a variety of watering holes, hiking trails, lakes, rivers, etc. Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, Longhorn Cavern, Hamilton Pool, Lake Travis, Barton Creek Pool, and the hiking trails on the Barton Creek Trail system are all pretty fun/popular spots!

The Domain

The Domain

11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758

If you're looking to shop till you drop - look no further than the Domain (or South Congress noted above). The Domain is a shopping center a bit north of the city and as a variety of great shopping and restaurants.

Nightlife

Nightlife

Austin's nightlife is renowned for its diverse and vibrant scene, with a strong emphasis on live music and various bar and club options. Some of our favorite places are: the Continental Club on S Congress, the bars on 6th street (more detailed description of this below), and some outdoor bars named "Meanwhile" and "Armadillo Den". 6th Street has two parts - "Dirty Sixth" which means the eastern section of 6th Street in Austin, Texas, specifically between Congress Avenue and I-35. This area is known for its lively nightlife, bars, and music venues, often associated with a younger and rowdier crowd. "6th Street" generally refers to the entire street, including both the "Dirty Sixth" and the "West Sixth" (west of Congress Avenue) areas. There are a variety of types of bars all along this street!

Museum District

Museum District

Austin, TX 78701

Austin also has a variety of amazing museums as well as the State Capitol building! One of our favorite museums is the Bullock Texas State History Museum, but the website link will include many more art, history, and even "illusion" museums.