Wimberley
Located southwest of Austin and nestled in lovely, majestic hills is the charming valley town of Wimberley, established in 1848. The Blanco River and Cypress Creek run through the city limits and beautiful Hill Country scenery abounds. With its many cultural and sporting activities and its excellent school district, this quaint city is appealing to young families, artists, authors and retirees alike. The beauty of the area and its famous shopping attractions bring an abundance of visitors for weekends or longer, resulting in a wealth of bed and breakfasts, recreational communities, resorts and youth camps. Many come to visit and end up staying for a lifetime.
Attractions
Attractions include Blue Hole (one of the best swimming holes in Texas), Quicksand Golf Course at Woodcreek, the restored Winters/Wimberley home, Emily Ann Theatre’s Shakespeare Under the Stars, the outstanding Wimberley Players live theatre, live music performances year round, outstanding restaurants, bed and breakfasts and lodges, several cooking schools, many shops around the “town square”, the lovely Blanco River, sparkling Cypress Creek and many others. Adding to the beauty of the area is the scenic Devil’s Backbone drive just south of Wimberley offering breathtaking Hill Country views.
Events
April: The Lions Club sponsored Market Days are held the1st Saturday with 450 booths selling arts and crafts, food, clothing, jewelry and antiques; Wimberley Rotary Club’s “Deep in the Art of Texas Art Gala”
May: Market Days the 1st Saturday
June: Market Days the 1st Saturday
July: The 4th of July Jubilee, Parade and VFW Pro Bull Riding Rodeo, Market Days the 1st Saturday
August: Market Days the 1st Saturday
September: Annual Artists’ Studio Tour, Market Days the 1st Saturday
October: Market Days the 1st Saturday
November: Wimberley Valley Art League Annual Show and Sale, Holiday Home tour, Market Days the 1st Saturday
December: Emily Ann Theatre’s Trail of Lights, Market Days the 1st Saturday
Links
Wimberley Chamber of Commerce
Wimberley ISD
City of Wimberley
The Wimberley View
Austin American-Statesman
Hill Country Sun
Featured Listing
- Deadman's Grotto
- $495,000 | 3 bed, 2 bath
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This nature lover’s paradise includes a home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus an office and a 2-car garage on 5 acres with access to Dead Man’s Grotto & over 2,000 ft of year round Dead Man’s Creek. The home has been recently updated and remodeled (freshly painted inside & out, new flooring, new fixtures & more). Single living area. Master bedroom/bath features a separate shower, double vanity & walk-in closet. Listen to the 30’ waterfall from the 20’ x 10’ back deck with built-in seating. 6’ x 10’ front porch. Breathtaking Dead Man’s Grotto features a 30’ waterfall into a pool approximately 150’ in diameter. Hike beside over 2,000’ of Cypress tree lined year round creek. Incredible plant life and scenery. The home is serviced by a private water system. All electric utilities. Animal friendly property. Fenced back yard. Outstanding Dripping Springs schools. Convenient to Dripping Springs, Austin, Lake Travis, San Antonio and the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
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