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Stop off for a hike or check out an action-packed event at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park before you make your way over to Solaro Estate Winery and vineyards for a tasting of some excellent Texas wines. After your wine tasting, relax at Jester King Brewery and finish off your tour with some scenic hill country views.

a dirt path weaving through a field of bluebonnets

1. DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK

Stop by the Dripping Springs Ranch Park on just about any weekend and you will find the 166,000 square foot facility alive with entertainment. From home & garden shows, to rodeos, and livestock shows, the Dripping Springs Ranch Park is a bustling event center that hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Beyond the event center, visitors will find an outdoor playground, miles of hiking and biking trails as well as equestrian trails. The beautiful 110-acre park is nestled amidst rolling hills, seasonal creeks and ponds with wide open spaces for numerous leisure activities and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Two women holding a glass of wine in the Solaro Estate Winery

2. SOLARO ESTATE WINERY AND VINEYARDS

Nestled in the cascading hills of the Hill Country, off the beaten path is Solaro Estate Winery. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, Solaro Estate has been a working agricultural farm in the Solaro family since 1909. An afternoon at the Estate is best spent sipping some of their wines out on the patio that overlooks the expansive vineyard. Head out to the tasting pavilion where you can sample the wines that have been hand selected by Solaro Estate winemakers. They also offer a walking educational tour of the estate and the gorgeous vineyards, as well as a personalized tour where you will learn about the wine making process in the production setting. The tour includes a private tasting in their barrel tasting room. You can visit Solaro Estate winery any day of the week; Sunday -Thursday: 11am – 5pm or Friday through Saturday from 11am – 6 pm .

3. ABBY JANE BAKESHOP

If you're needing a sweet treat, swing by Abby Jane Bakeshop before heading over to Treaty Oak, they're right next to each other! Abby Jane Bakeshop was started by Abby Love, a Louisiana native and 12-year veteran of the restaurant and baking industry. A locally owned bakery committed to the use of stone-milled, heritage flours in all their baked goods. There is even a nine-foot window from the bakery into the mill means when you come to get your latte and morning bun, you can sip leisurely while watching the millers doing their hard work. (Seriously, they love it. Do it.)
Expect crusty sourdough breads, slices of quiche, and an array of sandwiches, in addition to flaky croissants and seasonal treats. Plus, our cafe bar offers a full coffee menu alongside loose-leaf tea, and other local beverages. Every now and again, we fire up our wood oven for a weekend of pizza perfection. And we're always taking on custom cake and catering orders.

4. JESTER KING BREWERY

Jester King is a world-renowned, award-winning brewery located on a beautiful ranch on the outskirts of Austin, Texas. They make wood-fired pizza and raise goats in a fun, relaxing, one-of-a-kind environment tied to time, place, and people. Join them in the goat pen for a hands-on experience with the herd of 73 Nigerian Dwarf goats. You'll have the opportunity to learn about their grazing habits, general land stewarding practices and experience "goat therapy". After the goats, stay for a tour of the brewery! The tour lasts 1 hour - 1 hour and 15 minutes. You will be provided with 4 curated Jester King beer tastings throughout the brewery tour.