There is so much to do and see in the Hill Country. Antique shops, weekend craft fairs, historical sites, music festivals, wine tastings, peach and apple festivals, and wildflower drives. Here are just some of the suggested day trips in my area. All of these are close enough to drive to, spend the day and return to your resting place.
Some of my favorites! This is just the tip of the iceberg, I’m constantly adding to this list for “Research”! Let me know if you have a favorite to add. Always call first to check days of operation, hours and if reservations are taken or needed.
Birdie’s 2944 E 12th, hi@birdiesaustin.com
Este+Bar Toit 2133 Manor
Juniper 2400 Cesar Chavez E
Hotel Ella Good All’s Kitchen 1900 Rio Grande
Franklin’s BBQ 900 E 11th
Bad Larry Burger Club 2027 E Cesar Chavez
Swedish Hill Bakery 1128 W 6th and 3663 Bee Cave
June’s All day 1722 S Congress
Suerte 1800 E 6th
Olamaie 1610 San Antonio
Justine’s 4710 E 5th
Fino 2905 San Gabriel
Il Brutto 1601 E 6th
Asti Trattoria 408 E 43rd
Moonshine 303 Red River
Jack Allen’s Kitchen 7720 W Hwy 71
Lambert’s 401 W 2nd
Anotnelli’s Cheese Shop 4220 Duval
SOUTH AUSTIN+EAST OF DRIP
Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza 13187 Fitzhugh Rd
Redbud Cafe 410 4th St
Uptown Blanco On the Square
Rio Blanco 1705 RR 165
Oro Bianco 503 Main St
Buchanan’s 301 4th St
The Feed Store 419 8th St
The Chess Club Steak House 1020 Hwy 281
The Speak Easy Grill 6462 Hwy 281
The Deutsch Apple 602 Chandler St
Texas Cannon Brewing 307 4th St
Old 300 BBQ 318 4th St
The Bistro at Blanco River 18 Main St
Main St Doughnuts 49 A Main
The Creek Restaurant 119 Staffel St
Epicure Gourmet Market 210 S Main
Bear Moon Bakery 401 S Main
Bakery Lorraine 134 Oak Park Dr
Peggy’s on the Green 128 W Blanco Rd
Dienger Trading Bistro 210 N Main
Taste on Main 115 Main St
High’s Cafe 726 High St
Riven Rock Ranch Terrace Grill 390 Hermann Sons Rd
Trattoria Lisina 13308 RR 150 W
Salt Lick 18300 FM 1826
Whiskey Ridge 8750 RR 150 W Bld 300
Mazama Coffee 301 B Mercer
Tillie’s at Camp Lucy 3509 Creek Road
Fairline Coffee and Cocktails 29035 RR 12
Rolling in Thyme and Dough 333 Hwy 290 w
Abby Jane Bakeshop 16604 Fitzhugh Red
Homespun Kitchen 131 E Mercer
Garbos 136 Drifting Wind Run
Slice Street Pizza 333 E Hwy 290 #401
Route 12 Filling Station 31560 RR 12
Amy’s Ice Cram 12400 Hwy 290
Texas Hill Country Olive 2530 W Fitzhugh
Alla Campagna 342 Main
August E’s 203 E San Antonio
Vaudeville 230 E Main
Cabernet Grill 2805 Hwy 16
Hill and Vine 210 S Adams
The Standard 312 E Austin
Sunday Supply Picnic and Coffee and Wine 206 S Adams
Woerner Warehouse 407 E Live Oak
Crossroads Steakhouse 305 E Main
Otto’s Bistro 316 E Austin
Bryan’s on 290 300 E Main
290 Locale Pizza 103 E Nugent
Pecan Street Brewing 106 E Pecan
Sage Hill Inn 444 FM 150
View more on the city website.
The Blue Bonnet Cafe 211 Hwy 281
Santos Taqueria 205 San Antonio
Huisache Grill 303 W San Antonio
La Cosecha 505 Business I 35
Gristmill River Restaurant 1287 Gruene
Also just 45 minutes away lies San Antonio, a city full of cool stuff to do!
Hye Thai 830-225-0001
Rose Hill Manor 2614 Upper Albert Rd
View more on the city website.
Marcos Italian 303 Wimberley Square
The Leaning Pear 111 River Road
Blair House Inn 100 W Spoke Hill Dr
Wimberley Inn 200 FM 3237
Ranch Brands Wine and Spirits 13610 RR 12
Creek House Kitchen and Bar 140 15 RR 12
Longleaf 314 Wimberely Square
Wimberley Cafe 101 Wimberley Square
View more on the city website.
There’s so much more to explore in the Texas Hill Country. You and your group can experience the art of food in hands-on cooking classes or intimate private dining experiences with expert chef, Sibby Barrett!
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