Small Town Shopping & Things to Do

AUSTIN

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a must see

 BLANCO

Biscuit and Bean at the Blanco Settlement

Blanco Market Days

Open air market on the grounds of the historical Blanco County Courthouse.  Booths

with an assortment of goods and crafts from local artisans.  Local Lavender Farms are sometimes set up.

Brieger Pottery

Run by local potters, they feature the works of local Hill Country artists.  A selection of gifts, local and imported gift items.

Real Ale Brewing Co.

Our local and quite famous brewery.  Tours and tastings, check for current schedule

www.realalebrewing.com

Blanco State Park

US 281, just south of downtown-the Square in Blanco. Located on along the banks of the Blanco River, the park offers, picnic sites, fishing, swimming, canoeing and hike-bike trails.  Open Daily

Hill Country Lavender

Located on the corner of RR 165 and RR 2325

www.hillcountrylavender.com

Call for seasonal hours.  Products available at Brieger Pottery on the Square

Arnosky Family Farm  Located on the corner of RR 165 and RR 2325  

Texascolor.com  check for hours

Blanco County Courthouse

Located on the Square of downtown Blanco, this beautiful old courthouse has been lovingly restored to its original 1885 glory. Featured in the recent re-make of “True Grit”.  The Visitor’s Center is located on the ground floor. 

Andalusia Whiskey Co  andalusiawhiskey.com

Milam and Greene Whiskey  milamandgreenewhiskey.com

Oro Bianco Italian Creamery  orobiancomilk.com  Texas’ first and only water buffalo dairy and creamery.  Gelato, burrata and mozzarella.  Selection of charcuterie and other specialty foods. Espresso. Call for hours.

Texas Canon Brewing Company  texascannonbrewing.com

COMFORT

www.comfort-texas.com

Juniper Green Antiques- A wonderful collection of European copper, re-lined for modern day use.

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Cowgirls and Lace

An amazing selection of fabrics that bring top designers to Dripping.  Unique gifts, home accessories and clothing. 

Mercer Street area and Dripping:

Vintage Soul

Fresh Native

Starrs on Mercer Street

Mazama Coffee Co

Juniper Tree Market

Curated Cottage

Drippin Pickins

Dripping Springs Chocolate Co

Farmhouse Cortale

Hudson’s on Mercer

Mercer Street Dance Hall

The Barber Shop

New Canaan Farms

Sacred Moon Herbs

Revel Wilds

Sol’stice Garden

The Rural Home

The Sated Sheep

Goodnight Loving Vodka

Jester King Brewery

Deep Eddy Vodka

Treaty Oak Distillery

Abby Jane Bake Shop

Barton Springs Mill

Texas Hill Country Olive Oil

Twisted X Brewing Co

FREDERICKSBURG

 Fischer & Wiser

Der Kuchen Laden

Wildseed Farms

Fredericksburg Herb Farm

Blackchalk Home and Laundry

Camp Hayden

Chocolat

FarmHaus Antiques

La Bergerie

Native Boutique

Room No. 5

Vaudeville

GRUENE

Gruene Market Days

Gruene Outfitters

Dancing Bear

JOHNSON CITY

The Science Mill  101 South Lady Bird Lane  844-262-6405

KERRVILLE

 Kerrville Wine and Music Festival.  Music and Wine, that says it all.  The weekend before Labor Day.  Also the Kerrville Folk Festival, late May, early June.  And 18-day nonstop live music festival.

LUCKENBACH

www.luckenbachtexas.com

Famous Luckenbach General Store and Dance Hall.

Buy souveniers and listen to live music on Friday-Saturday and Sunday evenings.

 LLANO

Our national bird, the bald eagle, nests from November through mid March in the large trees overhanging the Llano River, just a yard of so from the road.  TXDOT has designated parking areas on either side of the road for bird viewing.  Bring binoculars.  8 miles east of Llano on Highway 29

 MEDINA

Love Creek Orchards

In addition to apple cider, ice cream, apple pies and other edible goodies.  They also sell an assortment of quilts and kitchen accessories.

NEW BRAUFELS

Wurstfest: 10 day festival celebrating all things German. Usually in late October

www.wurstfest.com

SAN ANTONIO

Also just 45 minutes lies San Antonio!  A city FULL of cool stuff to do!

River Walk, Sea World, The Alamo, Brackenridge Park, The Zoo with Golf Course and Train, Botanical Gardens

Mission Trail: Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada

STONEWALL

Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo

Yes, you can watch the crowning of the Peach Queen! Mid June

www.stonewalltexas.com

WIMBERLEY

Wimberely Zipline Adventures

 Corral Theatre- An outdoor movie spot!

www.corraltheatre.com

 Wimberley Glass Works

 Rancho Deluxe

The Wild West Store

  Blue Willow

Kiss the Cook 

 River House

 Bella Vista Ranch

 Wimberley Market Days

Highway 2325

In progress on first weekend of each month, March-December.

Saturday only March-August.  Saturday and Sunday October-December.

 Hundreds of booths to shop and visit. Lions Club

www.visitwimberley.com

The Village Store-Thrift

450 River Road 512-847-5400