🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Houston, TX
Mineral Waters & Hill Country Charm
Escape to enchanting Hill Country villages where mineral springs rejuvenate your soul and quirky Wimberley charm captivates your heart.
Day 1 — Ottine Mineral SpringsDay 2 — Wimberley
Day 1 — Ottine Mineral Springs
Day 1 — Ottine Mineral Springs
🚗 2 hr 29 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Houston, TX → Ottine Mineral Springs
2 hr 8 min8:00 AM → 10:08 AM
Ottine Mineral Springs
★ 4.6Soak in naturally heated mineral waters surrounded by Hill Country tranquility, a timeless Texas retreat perfect for wellness and relaxation.
10:08 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Blake's
★ 4.4A well-rated american restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
11:08 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Ottine Mineral Springs → Palmetto State Park
11 min12:08 PM → 12:19 PM
Palmetto State Park
★ 4.7Explore the boardwalk trail through a rare Texas palmetto palm grove, spot alligators basking along the San Marcos River, and cool off with a swim or canoe rental — a genuine subtropical pocket just an hour from San Antonio.
12:19 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Palmetto State Park → City Market
10 min5:00 PM → 5:10 PM
City Market
★ 4.6Luling's legendary smoke-filled butcher-paper institution — pull up a stool, order by the pound, and eat the brisket and ribs that have kept locals devoted for generations.
5:10 PM📍 See location
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Belle Oaks Inn
Rated 5★ (114 reviews) — a charming B&B in Gonzales, TX with on-site dining; ask about their dinner service for the evening.
Day 2 — Wimberley
Day 2 — Wimberley
🚗 1 hr 26 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Ottine Mineral Springs → Wimberley
1 hr 3 min8:00 AM → 9:03 AM
Wimberley
Artsy Hill Country village nestled between cypress-lined rivers with spa retreats, local art galleries, weekend farmers markets, and creekside restaurants perfect for a slow afternoon.
9:03 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:03 AM
Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar
A well-rated local restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Wimberley → Wimberley Valley Winery
11 min12:00 PM → 12:11 PM
Wimberley Valley Winery
★ 4.5Sip Texas wines on the scenic Hill Country grounds while sampling bold reds and crisp whites. Lounge on the terrace overlooking vineyards and limestone bluffs with a charcuterie board in hand.
12:11 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Wimberley Valley Winery → The Leaning Pear
12 min5:00 PM → 5:12 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:12 PM
The Leaning Pear
A beloved Wimberley institution serving scratch-made seasonal cuisine, herb-garden salads, and homemade desserts — the warm, welcoming Hill Country restaurant that locals keep coming back to.
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Consider staying overnight
The drive back to Houston, TX is 2h 59m — consider booking a night near Wimberley and heading home in the morning.
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