Located about 30 minutes west of Austin and home to just over 3,000 people – not to mention gorgeous scenery and the Hamilton Pool Preserve swimming hole. And for aspiring sommeliers and cicerones out there, Dripping Springs is also a brewery, distillery and winery destination, making it the perfect day trip that includes a combination of family and adult fun!.
Dripping Springs is nestled in the beautiful, rural landscape of the state and offers a slow-paced and natural lifestyle with unbeatable sunsets. The town has outstanding schools and numerous opportunities to get outdoors—whether it’s hiking, biking, or swimming. The growing and scenic area has houses that range from ranches with vast acreage to quaint and charming single-family homes. I has a small town atmosphere.
What to Love
- Perfect for raising families
- Stunning and quiet community
- Home to excellent distilleries
- Wedding venues.
- Close proximity to Austin
People & Lifestyle
People love to get active, get outdoors, and have a laid-back time at local wineries, distilleries, and vineyards. Its residents are mostly families who like close access to the excitement of the city but fancy a more quiet and rural lifestyle on a daily basis.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Head to Pieous for yummy pizza At Hat Creek Burgers, you can enjoy your delicious meal on the patio and watch the kids play in the playscape.
Get coffee roasted right in-house at Mazama Coffee Bar and freshly baked pastries and sammies at Rolling in Thyme & Dough. Epicure is perfect for cheese plates and wine on a sunny day, while Jester King Brewery is part brewery, part kitchen, and part farm and event hall where you can enjoy an ice-cold beverage while playing classic outdoor games (like cornhole) with loved ones.
Things to Do
Dripping Springs is known for two things: its majestic and accessible outdoor spaces and its craft distilleries and breweries. If you’re a liquor connoisseur, go on a tour and have a taste at the notable Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery and Tasting Room or Treaty Oak Distilling. For all you beer fans, swing by breweries like Twisted X.
For a breath of fresh air and a splash below the surface, plan a trip to the 234-acre nature preserve, Hamilton Pool Preserve. It’s one of the best swimming holes in Texas where you can wander through trails to see wildlife or spread out with a picnic blanket at the beach area. Founders Memorial Park has a Junior Olympic-sized pool, playscape, soccer fields, jogging trail, and picnic facilities. Ready for a real night of fun? Head to Mercer Street Dance Hall with your dancing shoes.
Schools
- Dripping Springs’s public school district, Dripping Springs Independent School District, has several highly rated schools and educational facilities of note, including:
- Rooster Springs Elementary School, Public, K-5
- Dripping Springs Middle School, Public, 6-8
- Dripping Springs High School, Public, 9-12
Dripping Springs is nestled in the beautiful, rural landscape of the state and offers a slow-paced and natural lifestyle with unbeatable sunsets. The town has outstanding schools and numerous opportunities to get outdoors—whether it’s hiking, biking, or swimming. The growing and scenic area has houses that range from ranches with vast acreage to quaint and charming single-family homes. I has a small town atmosphere.