WIMBERLEY City & Culture
FINE DINING
Many of the resorts and camps around town have Blanco River access, pools and hiking trails. See Lodging on the menus for contact information. For more information on river access in and around Wimberley check at the Visitor Center.
Shopping
Wimberley is full of unique shops that offer traditional and not-so-traditional art and wares. Although the primary shopping areas are clustered around the "Square" and "Olde Towne Plaza", there are also shops sprinkled throughout other areas. The first Saturday of each month, April through December, Market Days draws visitors from around the state.
WINE TOURS & TASTINGS
Wimberley is also home to the Wimberley Valley Winery, Wimberley Brewing Company, Middleton Brewing,Driftwood Winery, and the Cypress Creek Reserve which is a rum distillery. Each of these places offers tastings and tours. If you would like someone else to do the driving contact Mike's Luxury Transports to arrange a tour and activities throughout the beautiful Wimberley Valley.
Additional Activities
Take a step back in time to an 1880's Pioneer Town at the 7A Ranch Resort with plenty of activities for the whole family! Wimberley also offers many unique art galleries, including Wimberley Glass Works, with entertaining glass blowing demonstrations seven day a week. Or for the more adventurous, many of the resort/ranch facilities in the Chamber Members and Lodging listings offer horse back riding throughout the beautiful Wimberley Valley.
outdoor theatre
Many rural towns had outdoor movie theatres years ago. Wimberley still has one. The Corral Theatre features first run movies every Friday and Saturday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day. You can even bring your own chair. Call 847-2513 for shows and times. If your taste runs to live action, try the EmilyAnn Theatre.
SITE SEEING
For those who just like to walk and see the sites, Wimberley is full of beautiful views and rich history. A pause at the bridge over Cypress Creek and -- for the more vigorous -- a hike up the steps to the top of Old Baldy, are ways to appreciate nature and beautiful scenic vistas while in Wimberley.
Learn More About Wimberley
Wimberley, Texas is located where the Cypress Creek and the Blanco River meet and is an hour outside of Austin. A lot of people refer to this city as a little bit of heaven. The main attractions around Wimberley are the Blue Hole Regional Park, Old Baldy Mountain, Wimberley Glassworks, Wimberley Valley Winery and the shady Wimberley Square (shopping and dining). The drive from Wimberley to Blanco on the Devil’s Backbone, FM 32, provides sweeping vistas of the hills.
For years, Wimberley has been a haven for writers, artists, & musicians. Their talent can be seen at local art galleries, shops and performing arts venues. Live music can be heard on the weekends at Cypress Creek Café, Ino’z and Linda’s Fine Foods. Live theatre can be enjoyed at the Wimberley Playhouse, the EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens, home of the Annual Butterfly Festival in April and the Trail of Lights in December, a very big attraction.
Market Days in Wimberley are the most popular in the area. These Market Days are every first Saturday of the months March through December at Lions Field. Bargainers and shoppers come from all over to join in on Market Day where over 475 booths are displayed with a variety of products.
There are many sightseeing opportunities in this city because it is one of the most scenic locations in Texas. Outdoorsy individuals will definitely enjoy a swim in both Jacobs Well and The Blue Hole. Travel Magazineshas rated Blue Hole as one of the best swimming holes in Texas. Ancient Cypress trees line the swimming hole, creating a shaded area from the burning hot sun. There are several grassy areas along the banks where picnic and lounging can be enjoyed. Every Friday in April The Blue Hole hosts live concerts from 6:00-8:00pm. Concert goers may bring their own chairs and blankets, and admission is by donation. The Blue Hole Regional Park is also home to Wimberley Arts Fest every year in April. Jacobs well is one of the longest underwater caves in Texas and surges thousands of gallons of water per minute. Come enjoy the beauty of this area while taking a dip in the water. Tours of the natural area are held every Saturday at 10:00am.
Another beauty to enjoy is Old Baldy Mountain, also known as Mount Baldy, which has a long strand of stairs that lead to one of the best panoramic views in Wimberley. This mountain is right outside of Wimberley in the Eagle Rock subdivision of Woodcreek.
Wimberley is the central flyway spot for migrating birds. The Edwards Plateau is a perfect location to watch these beautiful birds and view the vast variety of natural fauna and abundant wildlife. In October, Wimberley hosts migrating Monarch butterflies too.
Many towns in the past have had outdoor movie theaters. Wimberley is one of these towns that still has an outdoor walk in theater, called the Corral Theater. The Corral Theater runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Enjoy a movie under the stars every Friday and Saturday night.
Adventurous types will enjoy Wimberley Zipline Adventures – with 15-mile views through a series of ten zipline crossings, the zip line, lasts about two hours providing excitement and spectacular views of the hill country.
Wimberley has a wide range of attractions! We hope you get to enjoy all of the fun Wimberley has to offer!