things to do in Dripping Springs, TX

Taste Texas barbecue, brunch favorites and dessert across Austin's East Side

Cruise Lake Travis on a private 36' Meridian yacht with room for 20 to relax, sun, and celebrate

Kayak from downtown Austin to Barton Springs with a guide

Boot-scoot on a 4-hour Lake Austin cruise near the 360 Bridge

Cruise Lake Austin at sunset by Pennybacker Bridge

A private afternoon of local beer, pizza, and axe-throwing lessons

Private brewery stops, live music, and an adults-only arcade finale

Row Austin’s waters in a locally crafted boat

Explore Rainey Street’s history and vibrant bar scene on a guided evening stroll

Paddle Austin’s skyline and swim at a lake swimming hole with your own guide

Learn paddleboarding with a 30-minute lesson, then practice on Lady Bird Lake

Paddle Lake Austin after dark in an LED-lit clear kayak

Ride Texas Hill Country trails, then swim in a shared saltwater pool and hot tub

Pair upper-deck views with a waterslide and your own soundtrack

Uncover hidden remnants of old Penn Station and explore Moynihan Train Hall

Mix and sip bourbon cocktails at Garrison Brothers Distillery

Tour the distillery, then taste four Hye Reserve bourbons

Taste four bourbons while uncovering the craft behind every pour

Cool off at Austin splash pads on a guided e-bike ride

Hear holiday favorites come alive with doo-wop flair

Stargaze with local astronomers and high-quality telescopes at a dark sky location

Explore Westcave Preserve after dark on a guided canyon hike

Ride 600+ acres of Austin ranch trails with an instructor

Evening horseback lesson across 600 acres of Austin trails