Ranch Brand Winery & Distillery Tasting Room: A family and dog-friendly tasting room offering wine, craft cocktails, and bottles to go. They are praised for their delicious wines, friendly staff, and great décor.

(8.6 miles - 14 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

The Shady Llama: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Hill Country, local beer and wine, food trucks, and even llamas to observe and feed.

(10 miles - 15 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Seventh Son Vineyards: Specializes in Hill Country AVA and High Plains AVA wines made from 100% Texan grapes. They offer tastings in their oak-covered estate, along with local meats and cheeses.

(10 miles - 15 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Wimberley Valley Winery: Enjoy tastings of award-winning wines made from Texas-grown grapes.

(12 miles - 20 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Wineries a little further away ~ 30minutes

Duchman Family Winery: Specializes in Italian varieties made from Texas grapes, offering cellar tours and tastings in a beautiful setting. They have a spacious outdoor area for relaxing with a glass of wine under the trees.

Fall Creek Vineyards in Driftwood: The oldest winery in the Texas Hill Country, known for sourcing 100% Texas grapes. They've won awards for their Cabernet Sauvignon and GSM red blend wines.

Driftwood Estate Winery: A family-run, veteran-owned winery established in 1998, offering dry white and red wines and stunning views of the countryside.

(All ~15minutes away from Cedars Ranch)

The Leaning Pear: A highly-regarded spot for Hill Country-inspired cuisine in a modern, eco-conscious setting. They are praised for their phenomenal food, especially the pizzas, high-quality ingredients, and attentive service. They have a lovely indoor-outdoor setting and are known for their great wine selection.

Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar: Offers modern Texas fare and cocktails with a patio overlooking Cypress Creek. It's described as a trendy spot with a relaxing vibe, creative dishes like buttermilk chicken and blackened redfish, and delicious cocktails.

Wimberley Cafe: Known for its home-cooked meals, friendly atmosphere, and excellent service. They offer breakfast, lunch specials, and gluten-free options. Reviewers enjoy the historic setting in the heart of Wimberley Square.

Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar: An upscale dining option featuring a chef-inspired, handcrafted menu with a focus on meat and seafood. It's known for its outstanding food, creative cocktails, and beautiful setting, often using ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishermen.

Chill's On The Creek: A casual American bar & grill with a woodsy, creekside setting, a spacious deck, and live music. They are known for their outdoor dining experience and are dog-friendly. They serve dishes like chicken fried chicken and burgers.

Community Pizza & Beer Garden: Located on Old Kyle Road, it's described as another Wimberley staple. They offer pizza and have a beer garden.

Meat & Drink: A casual eatery on Wimberley Square specializing in family-style smoked chicken meals, sausages, and chili, along with local beer, wine, and frozen drinks. They have a beautiful outdoor dining area under a huge oak tree with live music.

The Let Go: A counter-service spot with dog-friendly outdoor seating, known for hot sandwiches, wine, and beer. They are located in the old Texaco gas station.

Hildee's on the Square: Offers an elevated dining experience focusing on American and farm-to-table cuisine.

Marco's Italian Restaurant Inc.: An authentic Italian restaurant mentioned as one of the best in town.

Mima's Tacos - Wimberley: A tacos spot recognized for its birria tacos and for being a top local workplace.

Vegetarian and Vegan options:

The Leaning Pear: Known for its diverse menu featuring many vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as several vegan choices. They offer fresh, healthy dishes and have been praised for their delicious plant-based options. You can find items like vegetable curry, salads, and they are willing to modify pizzas to be vegan.

Wimberley Café: This café has a great vegetarian menu with options like avocado melt and brussels sprouts. They also offer gluten-free bread for sandwiches.

Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar: Has a creative menu that includes veggie options and is willing to make many items vegan. They offer dishes like charred shishito peppers & okra, and roasted & pickled beets.

Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar has also switched to a gluten-free breading for their fried items.

Community Pizza & Beer Garden: Offers vegan cheese and Beyond sausage crumbles as toppings for their pizzas. They also have gluten-free crust available for an additional cost.

The Let Go: A counter-service spot with several sandwiches and vegetarian options available, including a vegan chik'n sandwich.

Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar: Features some vegetarian options like vegetable lasagna and a goat cheese tart. They are also willing to work with other dietary restrictions.

Chill's On The Creek: Offers a tasty veggie burger and veggie tacos. They also have a spring mix salad that can be enjoyed without meat.

Un Mundo De Sabor: A casual restaurant serving authentic Mexican meals with vegan options, including cauliflower tacos.

Marco's Italian Restaurant Inc.: Has many vegetarian options. While they may not have dairy-free cheese alternative yet, their crusts and sauce are dairy-free.

(8.5 miles - 14 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

The Wimberley Square is the heart of it all. Quaint, centrally located, and full of character. The square is filled with a variety of retail shops, wine tasting rooms, lots of restaurants, and a series of art galleries. Set against the Blanco River, the weekends really come to life with live music and more.

Public Parking Lot located on

Oak Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676

Some cutie places:

Whimsy – Offering fair-trade items like jewelry, soaps, clothing, and fairy garden items.

Ceremony – Explore the indoor/outdoor gardens and take home a succulent or unique house plant.

Kiss the Cook – Featuring everything for the novice cook to a gourmet chef.

The Wimberley Café – Serving breakfast and lunch 7-days a week.

Gold Dust Boutique – Handmade treasures including jewelry, accessories, and home goods.

Candy Cottage – Enticing all with a wide selection of fudge, taffy, popcorn, and candy.

Annie James Boutique – Clothing and accessories for all ages in the Lumberyard.

Chill’s on the Creek – Sit and enjoy food and drink while looking at Cypress Creek.

& much more!

(7.1 miles - 12 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Challenge yourself with a steep but short hike up 218 steps to the top of Old Baldy, the City of Wimberley's newest city park. Once at the top, you'll be rewarded with 360-degree views of the Wimberley valley.

(7.5 miles - 11 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Explore the hiking trails around this unique artisan spring and its submerged cave. Note swimming may be halted due to low water levels.

(8.5 miles - 14 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Take a tranquil stroll along Cypress Creek, known for its beautiful cypress trees and peaceful atmosphere. The trail connects to Blue Hole Regional Park.

(9.1 miles - 20 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Enjoy scenic trails and the natural swimming hole fed by Cypress Creek. Although, swimming season officially starts May 1st, check for potential early openings or events.

(12 miles - 22 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

A mile-long adventure course comprises TEN separate ziplines, ranging from 150 to 900 feet in length. These zip lines take you on a mesmerizing journey over canyons and creeks, providing panoramic views of the Wimberley Valley stretching up to 15 miles. No prior ziplining experience is needed.

(7 miles - 11 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

A beautiful, spring-fed swimming hole in the heart of Wimberley, which is generally open daily.

The closest parking lot will be

50 MARINA CIR WIMBERLEY, TX 78676,

overflow parking is up the hill at

1 WOODCREEK CIRCLE located in front of the Lodge.

Dark Skies Tavern & Kitchen - Onsite bar with Beer, Wine, & Cocktails. Food available to order at the bar

-Pets accompanied with a leash are allowed.

-BYO fishing pole (Catch and Release Only)

-Bring your own chairs or blankets.

(30 miles - 39 minutes from Cedars Ranch)

Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. By design, not much has physically changed since the Hall was first built. The 6,000 square foot dance hall with a high pitched tin roof still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. A person watching a show never knows if the artist they see at the Hall today will be a star tomorrow, but they can know that the music they hear will always be top notch.

The Blanco River is a beautiful and scenic river that flows through the Texas Hill Country.

Swimming

The river’s clear, cool waters are ideal for swimming. There are several access points and public parks along the river where you can enjoy a relaxing day of swimming and sunbathing--weather permitting!

Tubing and Kayaking

You can bring your own tube or rent one from local outfitters. Kayaking is also a great option for exploring the river at a slow pace.

Tubing and Kayaking Outfitters

7A Ranch – Known for its family-friendly environment, 7A Ranch offers access to the Blanco River for tubing and kayaking. Visit their website.

Paddle Canyon Lake – Paddle Canyon lake near the Blanco River and Wimberley. Visit their website.

Fishing Outfitters

Be sure to check local regulations and obtain the necessary fishing license

Spoke Hollow Outdoors – Offers guided fishing trips on the Blanco, San Marcos, and Guadalupe rivers, providing a personalized experience for anglers of all levels. Visit their website.

ReelFly – Located near the Blanco River, this outfitter provides amazing fly fishing adventures, complete with all necessary gear and expert guidance. Visit their website.

Hell ‘N Back Outfitters – Specializes in fly fishing and provides a variety of fishing expeditions throughout the Texas Hill Country.