Only 45 minutes from both Austin and San Antonio, the whimsical small town of Wimberley will have you itching to explore. The town’s motto is “A nice place to visit… a great place to live.” It’s not hard to imagine the allure of living in a town like Wimberley as it’s very picturesque. In fact, Wimberley is so charming, a few movies have actually been filmed there.
One of the most recent movies filmed in Wimberley is The Lost Husband starring Josh Duhamel, Leslie Bibb and Nora Dunn. You can watch it on Netflix. Many scenes were filmed in Wimberley and surrounding cities. But that’s just one of many movies filmed there! Find the full list of movies here.
And let’s not forget about our favorite locally shot TV show, Fear the Walking Dead! Among other spots, the hit AMC series heavily featured Pioneer Town, known as Humbug’s Gulch in the aptly named season 5 episode.
Wimberley really is a hidden gem. It’s a quirky town full of southern charm surrounded by the beauty of Texas Hill Country.
Here’s your guide to the best of Wimberley!
Eat & Drink
But first, coffee. There’s a few coffee shops around town but our top pick has to be Cypress Creek Coffee House. Not only is the location prime (next to the shopping quarter of town, more on that later) but they have delicious coffee and baked goods to start your day off right! Add in the beautifully decorated and cozy atmosphere and you’ve got yourself the perfect spot. If you’re into a sweet treat with your morning cup of Joe then try Blanco Brew. They offer up a classic espresso menu but their baked goods really make them shine. Sip On The Square is another fave!
Comfort food is called comfort food for a reason. Sometimes self care is ordering yourself something that will make your soul feel that comfort. Or sometimes ordering yourself something from Wimberley Cafe just tastes good and that’s the only excuse you need.
Another great option is Longleaf Craft Kitchen+Bar. All their ingredients are locally sourced from local farmers markets. In addition they have a beautiful spacious sculpture garden for guests to enjoy.
Even More Eats
If you didn’t know Texas has a wine country, you’re missing out. Texas has really made a name for itself over the years by producing lots of great wine from local wineries. If you don’t have time to go visit them all places like Los Olivos Market and Hill Country Wine Shoppe & Wine Tasting Room are a great alternatives. Los Olivos Markets offers a variety of Texas wines as well as tastings. They also have delicious food because what goes better than good wine than good food?
Ice cream is always a good idea. Monster Treats is a great place to grab some ice cream and play games. They have Jenga and Connect Four among other games outside! Now, we might be biased but their Zilker mint chip flavor might be our favorite. Another fun fact about Monster Treats is that they serve local Austin favorite, Amy’s Ice Cream!
Shop
Shop till you drop! Wimberley has a lot of great shopping. This small town has packed in some really amazing retail. Wimberley calls their shopping area of town “The Quarter” which is a collection of interesting and unique boutiques. They even have a sitting area outside for the husbands and partners who hate getting dragged from store to store! Some of our favorite spots in The Quarter are Gold Dust Boutique, The Cedar Chest, and Wildflower! You will definitely find interesting and unique things.
Calling all plant lovers! Ceremony Botanical Studio is here to make your green thumb dreams come true. We can guarantee you won’t leave this store empty handed. We know we never do.
Experience
Part of Wimberley’s allure is that you can get to nature right there in the middle of the town square. The Cypress Creek Nature Trail and Preserve’s trail entrance is located right off the square. Another great outdoor activity is Prayer Mountain. You might have to take 220 steps up Prayer Mountain but the beautiful Texas Hill Country view from the top is work every step. Look out for the motivational sayings written on rocks on your way up the “mountain.”
Wimberley has three major watering holes that are a major attraction in the summer months. Cypress Falls, Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacobs Well are all great spots to beat the heat and take in mother nature. Jacobs Well is very popular and in order to get on the water you will need to book a spot in advance. Find out more here.
Wimberley really is bootiful! All around the town you will find giant cowboy boots, which are all hand painted by different local artists. The Bootiful Boots project started in 2014 as a way to support local artists and grew into a Wimberley staple. Find the map to the boot trail here.
There’s just something about art being out in public and not confined behind the walls of a museum that is so appealing. Be on the lookout for some great murals during your visit.
Stay
Looking to spend an overnight in the area? Wimberley is home to some of our favorite glamping spots.
First up is the Yurtopian. Each yurt is sand-carved and meticulously painted by an extended family in Mongolia. The architecture of the yurt and its sheep’s wool insulation means a warm home in the winter and a cool haven in the summer. King sized beds and minimal furniture give the yurts a homey yet stylized feel. And that’s not all! Outside of the yurt, each set up features a gorgeously crafted patio that includes a fire pit, hot tub (which doubles as a splash pool in the summer), kitchen, bathroom and upper deck that gives guests sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country. Learn more here.
Tucked into the cedars on a little hilltop in Wimberley, Spoon Mountain Glamping is a great place for a romantic getaway or even a girls trip. For the second option, we recommend reserving all three tents like we did! Each safari style tent has tent has hardwood floors, stylish details, comfy beds, a full bathroom, a front deck providing gorgeous sunset views, and a back deck that includes a HUGE outdoor soaking tub. There’s also a community pavilion, fire pit, outdoor games, and hot tub. Spa services are available on site if desired. As if that isn’t enough, you’re just a hop skip and a jump from Blue Hole and everything else Wimberley has to offer!
