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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
