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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 min
Ottine Mineral Springs
Ottine Mineral Springs
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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
A Houston-area restaurant earning strong marks for its Southern and American plates. A reliable and satisfying stop on any Gulf Coast day trip.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Ottine Mineral Springs → Palmetto State Park
11 min
Palmetto State Park
Palmetto State Park
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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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Drive
Palmetto State Park → City Market
10 min
City Market
City Market
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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 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 min
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
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar
Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar
A Houston-area restaurant set along a creek with a relaxed outdoorsy atmosphere and an American menu that handles brunch and lunch equally well.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Wimberley → Wimberley Valley Winery
11 min
Wimberley Valley Winery
Wimberley Valley Winery
★ Reviews →
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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Drive
Wimberley Valley Winery → The Leaning Pear
12 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
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.
★ Reviews →American 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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