Stand among stunning sculptures, spend a sunny afternoon window shopping, and enjoy the outdoors at some of the Texas Hill Country’s most iconic creeks, lakes, and swimming holes. All these experiences are on your doorstep when you stay in Bee Cave. Located less than 20 miles west of Austin, this buzzworthy city is the ideal launchpad to exploring much of what makes the region great. Yet there is an abundance of ways to enjoy your time in town as well, whether you’re seeking delicious food or a relaxing day at the spa. Plan your visit here by checking out these fantastic things to do in Bee Cave.
When you aren’t lounging the day away, let your kids run wild at the playscape or get a pickup game going on the basketball court. Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down, and Bee Cave Central Park is just the place to do that.
Meander along the pebble trail as you admire as many as 30 permanent and rotating sculptures made by first-rate Hill Country artists. All the while, you’re surrounded by more than 20 native plant species.
Pause for a while and you may even spot some of the local wildlife, as well. A unique interactive experience, the garden is a great place to visit for travelers of all ages.
No matter what brings you to the Hill Country Galleria, you’ll leave happy.
Hungry yet? Check out this list of places to eat in Bee Cave.
They’re small, furry, and if you’re lucky, one might hop on your back mid-downward dog. Yoga is already a proven way to relax and unwind. Add some goats into the mix and you’ve got everything you need for a great time in Bee Cave. Experience goat yoga for yourself at Yoga & Goga, a local studio that offers “goga” sessions from its location in the Hill Country Galleria. Work through each pose in the 45-minute Vinyasa yoga class while baby pygmy Nigerian dwarf goats scamper around. Get low and you may even get a kiss, too. Looking for a more traditional yoga experience? Yoga & Goga has standard yoga classes as well.
If you prefer cocktails over ales and lagers, you have a plethora of options as well. Find your way to the nearby tasting room of Deep Eddy Vodka, a well-known Texas distillery that crafts vodkas infused with cranberry, lemon, lime, ruby red grapefruit, and more. Craving whiskey? Treaty Oak Distilling crafts an array of award-winning spirits, including its Ghost Hill bourbon that won a double gold medal at the 2019 Sip Awards. Bee Cave is a short drive from an array of wineries as well, with spots like Spicewood Vineyards, El Gaucho Winery, and Hamilton Pool Vineyards & Farms an easy trip away.
No matter which style of beverage you enjoy, you’ll find plenty to savor right on Bee Cave’s doorstep.
Just before you reach the preserve, you’ll probably see signs for Milton Reimers Ranch Park. This 2,427-acre park of woodland hiking trails, exposed limestone bluffs, and the trickling waters of Hamilton Creek is a natural wonder. With more than 300 routes, the park is a great place to go rock climbing in Austin. When you aren’t scaling cliffs, traverse the hiking and horseback riding trails or work on your tan on the swimming beach. There are many ways to savor all the beauty of the Hill Country, but none compare to the rush of adrenaline you’ll get at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. Admire the view of the lake as you zoom along five ziplines, one of which is the longest and fastest line in the state.
Of course, there are many more Hill Country adventures you can have when you stay in Bee Cave.
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