Located just 17 miles west of Austin, Bee Cave is a spectacular starting point to exploring the Texas Hill Country. Relax and unwind as you window shop or enjoy a massage at the spa, then get your fill at one of many stellar restaurants. Then tour a sculpture garden or go for a swim at Hamilton Pool Preserve, hiking and rock climbing at Milton Reimers Ranch Park, or sipping and savoring at the many breweries, distilleries, and wineries nearby. Start your time in the Hill Country off right by checking out the following attractions in and near Bee Cave.
Bee Cave Central Park
Covering 50 acres of grassy meadows and live oak trees, Bee Cave Central Park is an idyllic escape to nature. Play a pickup game on the basketball court, stroll the one-mile cement trail, savor a sunny picnic, and let your kids romp on the playscapes.
13742 Bee Cave Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 767-6610
Bee Cave Sculpture Park
Set near the bank of a scenic spring-fed pond, the Bee Cave Sculpture Park is a showcase of artistic talent and inspiration. Meander through the seven-acre park abundant with some of the oldest oak trees in town and you’ll see a permanent and rotating collection of as many as 30 sculptures large and small crafted by local artists.
13333 TX-71
Bee Cave, TX 78738
Hill Country Galleria
Sip and shop the day away at the Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave’s biggest draws for diners and anyone in need of some retail therapy. Browse stores like LOFT, Marzioli Studio, and White House Black Market before indulging at such eateries as Saltgrass Steakhouse, Schmidt Family Barbecue, and The League Kitchen & Tavern. Cap your evening with a pint of craft beer at Vista Brewing or one of Jules Design Bar’s delicious craft cocktails.
12700 Hill Country Boulevard
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-0001
Yoga & Goga
Vinyasa yoga can be both a spiritual exercise and a workout. Take a Goga class at Yoga & Goga and it’ll also be downright adorable. Goga, also known as goat yoga, is exactly what it sounds like. As you’re guided through each pose, you’ll be accompanied by a crowd of baby pygmy Nigerian dwarf goats. During your class, you just might make a new friend as you’re relieving your stress. Yoga & Goga has traditional yoga classes as well, including some for beginners that’ll get you up to speed.
12700 Hill Country Boulevard S-115
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(347) 770-3996
Austin Zoo
Take a walk on the wild side when you visit the Austin Zoo, a first-rate family-friendly attraction home to animals from around the world. Hear the calls of colorful macaws and peacocks, watch prowling bears and lounging lions and tigers, and get to know native species like the short-lined skink and Texas leaf-cutting ants. There’s even a petting zoo where you can make fast friends with goats, deer, sheep, and llamas.
10808 Rawhide Trail
Austin, TX 78736
(512) 288-1490
Barton Creek Habitat Preserve
Lush forests and grasslands and the trickling waters of Barton Creek set the stage for one of the Austin area’s finest outdoor destinations. Known for its stellar birdwatching, the preserve is a great place to see two migratory songbirds: the black-capped vireo and the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-8878
Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room
Deep Eddy Vodka is a prominent distillery where you can sample one of its many spirits at its tasting room near Bee Cave. Sip on vodkas infused with peach, cranberry, ruby red grapefruit, sweet tea, and more, or order a cocktail and take in the tasting room’s industrial charm.
2250 East Highway 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 994-3534
Falconhead Golf Club
Appreciate sweeping Hill Country views and try to stay on the fairway. That’s the name of the game at Falconhead Golf Club, where you’ll find an 18-hole course designed by the folks at the PGA Tour Design Center. The course meanders over rolling hills and past oak trees, streams, and creeks, making it a great way to play a round while reveling in the area’s abundant beauty.
6515, 15201 Falcon Head Boulevard
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 402-1558
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Set at the bottom of a 50-foot waterfall within a collapsed limestone grotto, Hamilton Pool is one of the Hill Country’s most beautiful places. With its pristine, green-tinted water, the pool is an exceedingly popular summertime swimming hole (and you’ll need a reservation to visit). Yet you can stop by here throughout the year to hike the short trail and take it all in from the sandy beach.
24300 Hamilton Pool Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Jester King Brewery, Kitchen, Farm & Event Hall
Famous for its saison-style beers, Jester King Brewery is a must visit if you love farmhouse ales. Order a brew made with fermented blackberries, currants, or even Texas-grown grapes (along with a pizza), and savor the rest of your afternoon at a picnic table shaded by majestic oak trees.
13187 Fitzhugh Road
Austin, TX 78736
(512) 661-8736
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Given its abundance of limestone cliffs and hiking trails that lead to spectacular overlooks, the Hill Country has no shortage of places where you can appreciate a great view. Yet nothing compares to what you’ll get as you ride the longest and fastest zip line in Texas. Soar over Lake Travis on the five heart-pounding lines at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. Want to take it to the next level? Opt for the Night Flight, a once-in-a-month ziplining adventure held after sunset.
14529 Pocohontas Trail
Volente, TX 78641
(512) 614-1996
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
You name it, and you can probably do it at this park less than 20 minutes west of Bee Cave. Explore hiking trails, go mountain biking or horseback riding, swim in the cool waters of the Pedernales River, and ascend 300 rock climbing routes.
23610 Hamilton Pool Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 264-1923
Pace Bend Park
Located within a bend of the Colorado River, Pace Bend Park is an idyllic spot for when you want some time on the water. Dip your toes into the river on the swimming beach or launch your boat from one of two ramps. Don’t miss the miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as all the fishing you can do from the riverbanks.
2805 Pace Bend Road N
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 264-1482
Treaty Oak Distilling
Purveyors of award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including the Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon, Treaty Oak is just the place for those who prefer complex notes and intense flavors. Drop by the farmhouse-style tasting room for a tour of the production facility, then sit down for mouthwatering barbecue and comfort food as you sip a cocktail or an experimental spirit.
16604 Fitzhugh Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 400-4023
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
An arid savanna gives way to the vibrant flora of a sheltered canyon, with your path finding its way to 40-foot waterfalls that cascade into jade-green pools. This is what awaits during the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center’s Walk Through The Grotto tour, one of two guided experiences that immerse you in the diverse environments of the Texas Hill Country. Reservations are required, so make sure to book your spot in one before visiting.
24814 Hamilton Pool Road
Round Mountain, TX 78663
(830) 825-3442
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