🌿 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 1Ottine Mineral Springs

Day 1Ottine Mineral Springs

🚗 2 hr 29 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Houston, TXOttine Mineral Springs
2 hr 8 min8:00 AM10:08 AM
Ottine Mineral Springs
Ottine Mineral Springs
4.6
Soak in naturally heated mineral waters surrounded by Hill Country tranquility, a timeless Texas retreat perfect for wellness and relaxation.
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Lunch
Blake's
Blake's
4.4
A well-rated american restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Ottine Mineral SpringsPalmetto State Park
11 min12:08 PM12:19 PM
Palmetto State Park
Palmetto State Park
4.7
Explore 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.
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Evening
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Palmetto State ParkCity Market
10 min5:00 PM5:10 PM
City Market
City Market
4.6
Luling'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.
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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 2Wimberley

Day 2Wimberley

🚗 1 hr 26 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Ottine Mineral SpringsWimberley
1 hr 3 min8:00 AM9:03 AM
Wimberley
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.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:03 AM
Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar
Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar
A well-rated local restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
4.4Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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WimberleyWimberley Valley Winery
11 min12:00 PM12:11 PM
Wimberley Valley Winery
Wimberley Valley Winery
4.5
Sip 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.
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Evening
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Wimberley Valley WineryThe Leaning Pear
12 min5:00 PM5:12 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:12 PM
The Leaning Pear
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.
4.5American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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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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