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Things to Do in Dripping Springs & the 290 corridor

Parks, historic sites and places worth an afternoon — with hours, directions and what to expect when you get there.

16 places in Dripping Springs & the 290 corridor

AttractionDripping SpringsAustin ZooLocated on the edge of the Hill Country, Austin Zoo operates as a rescue sanctuary providing a permanent home for animals in need.Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM ParksFreeDripping SpringsCharro Ranch ParkCharro Ranch Park offers a quiet 64-acre refuge south of Dripping Springs, with shaded walking trails, native-tree signs…Daylight/always accessible AttractionFreeDripping SpringsDripping Springs Academy Historical MarkerThis roadside historical marker commemorates the Dripping Springs Academy…daylight/always accessible ParksFreeDripping SpringsDripping Springs Ranch ParkDripping Springs Ranch Park offers 130 acres of wooded trails, equine facilities, and event spaces in the Texas Hill Country.Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm AttractionFreeDripping SpringsDripping Springs Sculpture GardenDiscover a quiet outdoor gallery where large stone sculptures blend seamlessly with the natural Texas Hill Country landscape.Daylight/always accessible ParksFreeDripping SpringsFounders Memorial ParkFounders Memorial Park offers a substantial community space in Dripping Springs, featuring playscapes, open fields…Daylight/always accessible ParksDripping SpringsHamilton Pool PreserveA historic natural pool formed by a collapsed grotto, Hamilton Pool Preserve offers a rugged canyon environment shaded by limestone…Daily 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM by reservation AttractionFreeDripping SpringsHistoric Mercer StreetHistoric Mercer Street serves as the cultural center of Dripping Springs, offering a self-guided walking tour past preserved…Daylight hours/always accessible ParksDripping SpringsMilton Reimers Ranch ParkMilton Reimers Ranch Park offers expansive Hill Country terrain with nearly three miles of Pedernales River frontage…7:00 am to civil twilight AttractionFreeDripping SpringsOld Fitzhugh Road Historic DistrictExplore the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District, a charming area in Dripping Springs that preserves the rustic qualities and unique…daylight/always accessible AttractionDripping SpringsPound House Farmstead and MuseumStep back in time at the Pound House Farmstead and Museum, the original 1854 settlement of Dripping Springs nestled on five…Saturday and Monday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. AttractionDripping SpringsReimers ObservatoryExperience the wonder of a dark night sky and learn about the universe through large telescopes at this educational facility…Varies by scheduled program ParksFreeDripping SpringsSports and Recreation ParkA substantial city park in Dripping Springs offering a variety of outdoor activities, from sports fields to walking trails…Daylight/always accessible ExperienceDripping SpringsWestcave Outdoor Discovery CenterWestcave Outdoor Discovery Center offers a guided journey into a sheltered limestone canyon…By reservation and guided tour only AttractionFreeDriftwoodDriftwood Cemetery Historical MarkerLocated behind the Driftwood Church, this historical marker and active cemetery provide a quiet reflection on the early pioneers…Daylight/always accessible AttractionFreeDriftwoodDriftwood Church Historical MarkerThe Driftwood Church Historical Marker commemorates an 1884 community church…daylight/always accessible

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