In Dripping Springs, TX:

Torchy's Tacos

They truly are 'damn good' tacos.

Pig Pen BBQ

Smoked meats and all the fixin's.

*If you want more famous bbq joints, you'll have to travel closer to the city.

Crimson Creek Smokehouse

Food Truck located in Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room.

Razas Food Shack

Taco Truck.

Please get your hands on some breakfast tacos at least once while you are in Texas!

Homespun Kitchen and Bar

American restaurant with burgers, brunch, and comfort foods.

Oak Creek Cafe

Brunch food.

Schlotzsky's

Pretty much a Texas Panera Bread.

Whataburger

Fast-food joint that puts In-N-Out to shame.

Twisted X Brewing Company

Small batch craft beers.

Bells Springs Winery

Wine tastings, hangout for a glass of wine, lunch from food trucks, and live music.

Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room

Taste, drink, shop, eat, and hangout inside or outside.

Dripping Springs Distilling - Small Batch Vodka

craft cocktails, tasting flight, tours, and a scratch kitchen. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and entertainment.

In Johnson City, TX:

Fat Boy Burgers

Premium burgers and housemade fries.

Nice N Easy

Drinks and food.

Lady Bird Lane Cafe

Brunch cafe

Cast Iron Punk

Brunch cafe.

Johnson City Coffee Co.

Coffee shop.

The Jittery Biscuit

Coffee and Breakfast food truck.

Pecan Street Brewery

Brewpub with American fare and rotating beers on tap

Pedernales Falls Trading Post

good drinks, food, and atmosphere.

Texas Hills Vineyard

Wine tasting.

***Try food trucks in the area, there are too many to list!***

Pedernales Falls State Park

Swimming, hiking (variety of trail types), mountains, limestone rocks. $6 entrance fee per person.

The Exotic Resort Zoo

Wildlife reserve with 700+ exotic animals. Guided tractor ride through the park where you can feed the animals and get up close and personal.

Dreamland Dripping Springs

Extreme miniature golf, pickle ball, live music, food trucks, and 50+ beers and wines on tap for self service.

Texas Hill Country Olive Co.

Award winning olive oils and vinegars. Dine, shop, tour, or taste.

Downtown Dripping Springs

Mercer Street has unique and quaint boutiques, storefronts, and businesses. The actual "dripping springs" landmark located on the west end of Mercer Street consists of fern- covered limestone ledges that drips water into a small stream.

Fredericksburg, TX

Historic city known for it's German heritage; historic buildings, cuisine, shopping, and wineries. Very walkable. Rustlin' Rob's Gourmet Texas Foods is a must!

Visitor Guides: https://www.destinationdrippingsprings.com/

https://johnsoncitytxonline.com/

https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/

Buc-ee's

"gas stations" known for their large selection of food and drinks, including Texas barbecue, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, fudge, and jerky.

H-E-B

The best grocery stores that are full of Texas Pride.

Loro

Asian Smokehouse and Bar by the award-winning chefs behind Uchi and Franklin Barbecue.

Freebirds World Burrito

100x better than Chipotle.

Cabo Bob's Burritos

Also 100x better than Chipotle.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Handmade, high quality burgers.

Güeros Taco Bar

Must try if you are adventuring around the Capital Building and the South Congress area.

There is so much good food in Austin and San Antonio, you really can't go wrong with spontaneously stopping anywhere that catches your eye!

Terry Black's BBQ

Potential wait here, but worth it!

Franklin Barbecue

Expect a decent wait here.

Rudy's Country Store and Bar - B - Q

A Family Favorite! Fast service and fun atmosphere.

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

classic cowboy-style barbecuing

The County Line on the Lake

A fun and more formal way to experience BBQ.

Texas State Capital Building

SoCo District, the Capital Building, and UT Campus are all relatively close to one another and would make for an adventurous day. End the evening by hopefully watching bats fly out from underneath South Congress Bridge at sunset.

South Congress District (SoCo)

Quirky and Iconic. Shopping, murals, souvenirs, coffee, cocktails, and dining during your walk, and catch live music seven days a week.

University of Texas at Austin Campus

Self-guided tours that goes over the history, firsthand views of buildings, common areas, and art and architecture.

Austin's Bats

Bat season is from late March (yay!) to late September. An estimated 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from under the Congress Avenue Bridge around sunset to hunt for food. You can line up on the sides of the bridge and watch the bats pour out over the Lady Bird Lake. Since March is still early in the bat season, you may not get a peak emergence experience.

Pennybacker Bridge Overlook (360 bridge)

short 10 minute hike for breath -taking views of Austin,

but it's a little rocky so wear sturdy shoes.

Bull Creek District Park

48-acre city park in Austin, Texas. Swimming, hiking, and fishing.

Lake Travis

The most visited freshwater recreational destination in the state. "Water heaven."

Swim, beach, fish, dining, boat tours, boat and jet ski rentals, kayak and paddle board rentals.

Rainey Street/6th St.

For nightlife and bar hopping enthusiasts!

Read up about the difference between Dirty 6th, West 6th, and East 6th before you go.

Circuit of the Americas (COTA)

Motorsports and entertainment.

Bass Concert Hall

The Broadway Musical 'Hamilton' is performing here March 25th - April 6th.

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet Austin: Love's Gentle Spring is performing here March 28th - 30th.

Comedy Mothership

Joe Rogan's comedy club.

The Moody Center

Big Name Artists.

Visitor Guide: https://www.austintexas.org/