Located less than 30 miles from Austin, its convenient for a day trip or a long weekend getaway.

Heres what to know before visiting one of the best small towns in the Texas Hill Country.

you might pay by vehicle online, but per-person entrance fees are paid with cash upon arrival.

Cattle grazing in a bluebonnet field on a ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

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Hamilton Pool Preserve isnt the only place to take in the regions beauty.

Reimers Ranch, with its world-class rock climbing and proximity to the river, is also an adventurers paradise.

It even has an astronomical observatory where visitors can look up at the starry Texas sky.

Hamilton Pool Preserve

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Visiting family-owned olive orchardTexas Hill Country Olive Co. should also be on your Dripping Springs itinerary.

At the west end of Mercer Street, youll find the towns namesake: the real dripping springs.

Camp Lucyis both a wedding venue and a resort with high-end in-room amenities and an outdoor pool.

The Pedernales River runs through Pedernales Falls State Park in Texas

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If you arent sure which ones to add to your list, start with theDripping with Taste Trail.

Best Time to Visit

Late March to mid-May is the ideal time to visit Dripping Springs.