Day Trips

Come experience all that the Dripping Springs area has to offer! Using our Plan Visit app, you can select one of our sample day trips or create your own. The Plan Visit app allows you to customize your day trip, save your plans and share them with friends.

Always refer to the location's website for current hours of operation before finalizing plans. And when your plans include alcoholic beverages, please always designate a non-drinking driver.

Two smiling women enjoying gasses of red wine at Solaro Winery.

North Trail

Stop for a hike or an event, enjoy a tasting of some Texas wines, and a cocktail.

A variety meats cooking over an open flame at the famous Salt Lick BBQ.

Southeast Trail

This day trip includes a stop at a local brewery, hiking, wine tasting, and the best BBQ in the State!

Northwest Trail

This day trip includes shopping, hiking, wine tasting, an orchard tour and dining.

The outside and dog trot of the historic dr. pound farmstead.

Downtown Drippin'

From a historical museum, shopping, to wine, beer and espresso, this trail takes you all around downtown Dripping Springs.

A historic building on Mercer Street that is now the home of Vintage Soul boutique.

Shop 'til You Drop

Shop til you drop at all the finest stores in Dripping Springs! You won't leave empty handed!

Two bengal tiger at Austin Zoo playfully fighting.

Family Fun

Family fun adventure awaits! Be delighted and amazed by a visit to the Austin Zoo, an old fashioned ice cream parlor and more!

A dog looking at the placid water of the Pedernales River.

Pet Friendly

No need to leave the furry friends at home. Take a hike, eat a bite, or grab a pint and bring Fido along with you.