Activities
Don’t worry about being bored while on your Texas Hill Country vacation. With so much to see and do, your weekend getaway may turn into a week-long adventure! From wine country to the arts to the great outdoors, you will find something new and exciting around each corner.
Listen to some great music at historic Gruene Hall, just 40 minutes down IH 35 from the Inn. Check the schedule for your favorite performers at www.gruenehall.com
Taste olive oil at Bella Vista Ranch, home of First Texas Olive Oil Company, Wimberley. www.bvranch.com
Watch glass blowing at the Wimberley Glass Works at their new, expanded location. www.wgw.com
Horseback Riding
Bear Creek Stables, Manchaca - Approx. 20 min. from Inn 512-282-0250. www.bearcreekstables.com
Golf Courses
Plum Creek Golf Course. 10 min. drive from Inn on Kohlers Crossing, east of Hays High School. Driving range, putting green, 9 hole par 3, and 18 hole. 512-262-5555. www.plumcreekgolf.com
Call us for other courses in the area.
Hiking
Go for a hike in any one of a number of places including right here on our own property!
View trail map.
Visit Pedernales Falls State Park in Johnson City. 830-868-7304
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/park/pedernales_falls
Cycling
Cyclists, bring your mountain bikes to ride on our trails; nearby back roads - some with wide shoulders - can accommodate cyclists as well. Kyle has a new bike shop, New Revolution Cycles just 3 miles down the road from us on 2770. 512-268-3200 www.nrcycles.com
Other Activities and Attractions
Water Sports: Cool off in the crystalline waters of spring-fed swimming holes, sparkling lakes and emerald flowing rivers. Swim, or go tubing in the San Marcos, Guadalupe, Comal, and Blanco Rivers - all within 45 minutes.
Salt Lick Restaurant: 10.8 miles away. FM 1826 Driftwood 512/894-3117 Authentic Texas barbecue - open 7 days from 11:00a.m. – 10:00 p.m. BYOB - The Salt Lick is in a "dry precinct." www.saltlickbbq.com
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 22.4 miles away. 30 min.
Take 150 to 45. 4801 La Cross Avenue. 512/292-4100 Open 6 days a week (closed Mondays & major holidays) www.wildflower.org
Antiquing & scenic drives in small Hill Country towns - get a map at the Inn and tour Wimberley, Johnson City, the LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, Comfort, Gruene, Boerne, New Braunfels and others.
Texas Wine Trails - Each trail links wineries together for a fun weekend trip, reflecting the diverse culture and geography of the Lone Star state. www.texaswinetrail.com
The new Mandola Estate Winery is just 6 miles from us on FM 150. www.mandolawines.com
Weekend Market Days: Wimberley: 1st Saturday of April through December
Blanco and Gruene: 3rd Saturday of each month
San Marcos Outlet Mall: 20 minutes south on I35. Serious shopping. 200+ name brand stores. This is one of the biggest outlet malls in the country. www.primeoutlets.com
Shop at Cabela’s, the famous outfitters, in Buda, just off of IH-35. www.cabelas.com |
