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Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Olivia Koehler and William Rodríguez
You made it to the Hill Country — now it’s time to enjoy it. We’ve rounded up a list of great things to see, sip, and explore close to the venue so you can make the most of your time in and around Dripping Springs. Whether you’re lookin’ to visit a winery, grab a drink, take in the scenery, or just poke around town, these spots are all nearby and easy to enjoy between wedding festivities. Take it at your own pace, follow your curiosity, and don’t be afraid to wander — Central Texas tends to reward folks who do.

Bell Springs Winery & Brewery

3700 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Right next door to Lucky Arrow Retreat - even sharing a dedicated gate for guests - yall can pop over for one of their craft brews or a glass of wine. Any easy spot to gather outside of the grounds for a quick adventure or a little hang.

Dripping Springs Distilling - Small Batch Vodka - Savor It

5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

The distillery will become a landmark for yall as you turn north off of HWY290 on Bell Springs Road. They've always got music during the day and a fun crowd.

Rolling in Thyme & Dough

333 U.S. 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Popular bakery & cafe crafting fresh sandwiches, pastries & cakes, with a BYOB weekly bistro night

EL REY Mexican Bar & Grill

2400B U.S. 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Yall know you gotta get that dirty tex-mex fix to scratch that itch.

Tillie's

3509 Creek Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

One of those you only get this kinda spot in the hill country

Hog Heaven Sporting Club

24905 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

If yall get down here early, what a perfect spot to go check out to shoot some clays or targets.

Pieous

166 Hargraves Drive, Austin, TX 78737

Scratch-made Neapolitan pizza, sandwiches & sweet pies - need we say more

Drippin Donuts

651 U.S. 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

William tested and approved. My go to on my way to go hunt with Doug out in Comanche. Try their old fashioned donuts - and order an extra one for me.

H.E.B. Grocery

598 U.S. 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Close stop by the Lucky Arrow Retreat to restock supplies

Hamilton Pool Preserve

24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Iconic grotto with a waterfall and emerald pool (reservations required).

Pedernales Falls State Park

2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636

Natural limestone falls and hiking trails (great day trip).

Milton Reimers Ranch Park

23610 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Yall got the itch to rip some lips? How almost 3 miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales River for easy wading. Local anglers have come to Reimers’ for generations to fish for white bass.

Mount Bonnell

Austin, TX 78731

Short hike with the prize of the best view of Austin for those who might venture into Austin early and stay around or near downtown 🏔️

Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail

2 Robert T Martinez Junior Street, Austin, TX 78702

If you happen to come into Austin early and are looking for something active with amazing views go check out the trails around Lady Bird. Go out for a walk with a coffee or get in those miles to sweat off that BBQ last night.

Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)

310 West Willie Nelson Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701

This is by far our favorite venue in Austin! Home to PBS' Austin City Limits show. Keep an eye on the schedule linked here to see what gets scheduled.