THINGS TO DO - EAT, SIP & PLAY

 

Eat: Local Dining & Hill Country Flavor

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Wimberley’s food scene is small-town charm with elevated Texas taste.

• The Leaning Pear – a local favorite for seasonal dishes, wine, and a beautiful patio

• Wimberley Café – classic comfort food and all-day breakfast

• Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar – creekside dining with a relaxed, scenic vibe 

• Community Pizza & Beer Garden – casual outdoor dining and easygoing atmosphere 

• Chill’s on the Creek – riverside dining with live music and local favorites ​

• Oldies Burgers and More - burgers and more

• Nada Mucho - Tex-Mex at it's finest

• Howdy, Ya'll - healthy & delicious food from brunch until dinner

• ​The Let Go - food and drinks

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• Mandola's Trattoria Lisina Italian Restaurant- for more refined dining in a lovely atmosphere

• Gennaro's Ristorante Italiano - casual Italian dining off the Wimberley Square 

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• Shamrock Tacos - our local Shamrock gas station serves up the town's best breakfast tacos

• Sip on the Square - coffee, tea and pastries

• Blanco Brew Coffee - coffee tea, smoothies and food

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Sip: Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries & More

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The Hill Country is known for its wine trails and laid-back tasting rooms, many just minutes from Wimberley.

• Driftwood Estate Winery – one of the most scenic overlooks in the region, perfect for sunset wine tasting

• Duchman Family Winery – Tuscan-style setting with Italian varietals and a full food menu for lingering afternoons 

• Wimberley Valley Winery – relaxed tastings with Hill Country views and outdoor seating 

• Limestone Terrace Vineyard – small-batch, boutique wines in an intimate setting 

• Wine Berley - wine shop, wine bar, retail

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• Desert Door Distillery – local sotol spirits for something uniquely Texan ​

• Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin

• Cypress Creek Reserve Rum

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• Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co. – casual craft beer with live music and open-air seating 

• Middleton Brewing

• Pale Ale Brewery

• Vista Brewing

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• Meat & Greet - food and local music

• Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile - food and local music

• The Shady Llama - sunset, food trucks and drinks

 

• Gruene Hall

• Mercer Street Dance Hall

• Devil's Backbone Tavern

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• Taste of the Hills Tours

• Slowpokes Wine Tour & Shuttle

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Play: Nature, Outdoors & Local Experiences

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This is where Wimberley really shines—natural beauty everywhere you turn.

• Blue Hole Regional Park – crystal-clear swimming hole, trails, and picnic areas in a protected forest setting 

• Jacob’s Well Natural Area – a famous artesian spring and swimming site (seasonal access)

• Old Baldy – short hike with sweeping Hill Country views at the top

• Cypress Creek Nature Trail – peaceful walk right near downtown 

• Enchanted Rock State Park - the largest pink granite monadnock in the US. Hiking with breathtaking views

• Pedernales Falls State Park - beautiful cascading limestone falls with wildlife and beautiful views

• Ottine Mineral Springs - Healing natural thermal mineral springs locate in Palmetto State Park

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• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

• Arnosky Family Flower Farm (Blue Barn)

• Hill Country Lavender Farm

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• Wimberley Market Days - 1st Saturday of every month from March - December

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• Wimberley Zipline Adventures – panoramic views while flying over the hills

• Wimberley Glassworks – live glassblowing demonstrations and artisan pieces

• The Wimberley Playhouse - live theatre with amazing local talent for all ages

• Texas Horseback Adventures - horseback riding in the Texas Hill Country

• Wimberley Electric Bike Rental - rent a bike and ride around town

• River Toobin' - water tubing on the Guadalupe River

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The Wimberley Way

 

Wimberley is less about rushing and more about experiencing. One moment you’re tasting wine on a hilltop vineyard, the next you’re walking through a quiet creek trail or browsing local art on the square. It’s also a great launch point for nearby Hill Country destinations like Dripping Springs and Driftwood for even more wineries, breweries, and scenic drives.

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