Your Wimberley Guide
Things to Do in Wimberley, Texas: A Local Guide
Swimming holes, Hill Country wineries, the Wimberley Square, and a few spots only locals know about. All of it is a short drive from your front door at Wayside.
Last updated: September 2026
Swimming Holes
Blue Hole, Jacob's Well, Zipline Adventures, and the Blanco River
Wimberley sits where Cypress Creek meets the Blanco River. The water is cold, clear, and spring-fed. Blue Hole Regional Park is eight minutes from Wayside. Reservations fill up fast in summer, so book early. Jacob's Well Natural Area, fifteen minutes away, is one of the deepest spring-fed wells in Texas. The trails are open daily, 8 to 6, free, no reservation. Swimming has been closed since 2022 for low water, so check Hays County Parks before you go. Wimberley Zipline Adventures is fifteen minutes away. Zip through the Hill Country canopy on ten lines stretching over a mile. Open year-round. Book ahead on weekends. The Blanco River runs right through town. Grab a tube from one of the outfitters on the Square and float for an hour or the whole afternoon.
Hiking and Nature
Trails, Parks, and Hill Country Skies
Old Baldy is the signature hike. A short climb to the top gives you a full panorama of the Wimberley Valley. It is 15 minutes from Wayside and worth every step. For an easier walk, the trails at Blue Hole Regional Park wind along Cypress Creek under old-growth cypress trees. In spring the wildflowers cover the roadsides on every drive through the Hill Country. At night, there is almost no light pollution. The stars from your porch at Wayside are the real show.
The Wimberley Square and Beyond
Dining and Shopping in Wimberley
The Wimberley Square is five minutes from Wayside. Small-town restaurants, local shops, and live music on the weekends. Here are a few favorites.
Restaurants and Cafes
The Leaning Pear for farm-to-table dinner. Wimberley Cafe for chicken fried steak and pecan pie. Community Pizza for a casual night out. Cypress Creek General Store for coffee and kolaches.
Shops and Galleries
Wimberley has more art galleries per capita than almost anywhere in Texas. The Square is walkable, and every shop is independent. Old Mill Store for antiques. Wimberley Glassworks for handblown glass. Wimberley Market Day fills Lions Field with hundreds of vendors on select Saturdays.
Check the Market Day calendar
Live Music and Events
Live music on the Square most weekends. Wimberley Valley Winery hosts events and tastings. The Hill Country has a full calendar of festivals, rodeos, and farmers markets. The Wimberley Valley Chamber keeps the latest schedule.
See the Chamber events calendar
Wimberley Shoe Store
Shoes, bags, and accessories on the Square. A Wimberley staple.
Kiss the Cook
Kitchen goods, local foods, and gifts. Pick up supplies for the grill or a souvenir to take home.
Hill Country Wine and More
Wineries, Breweries, and Day Trips from Wayside
The Texas Hill Country wine trail runs right through this part of the state. Wimberley Valley Winery is 10 minutes away. Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood does Italian-style wines in a setting that feels like Tuscany. Real Ale Brewing in Blanco pours some of the best craft beer in Texas. For a bigger day out, Fredericksburg is an hour west with 50+ wineries, German food, and a full Main Street. San Marcos is 20 minutes south with outlet shopping and glass-bottom boat tours at Aquarena Springs.
Book Your Home Base
Wimberley Valley Winery
10 minutes
Fredericksburg Wine Trail
1 hour west
San Marcos and New Braunfels
20 minutes south