Attractions
Discover top things to do near our stays across Wimberley, Waco, Canyon Lake, and Austin.
Wimberley, TX
- EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens — 12-acre nonprofit arts venue with outdoor and indoor stages, gardens, interactive installations, and seasonal festivals; grounds open dawn to dusk.
- Old Baldy — Short, steep climb of about 218 steps to sweeping Hill Country views; pet- and family-friendly from dawn to dusk.
- Wimberley Square — Heart of downtown with boutiques, galleries, antique shops, creekside dining, live music, and community events.
- Jacob’s Well — Artesian spring and deep limestone cave system; swimming often restricted for conservation, with trails and guided tours available.
- Blue Hole Regional Park — Iconic spring-fed swimming area (seasonal reservations), plus trails, playgrounds, fields, and picnic spots under towering cypress trees.
Waco, TX
- Cameron Park — 416-acre urban park with limestone bluffs along the Brazos and Bosque Rivers and 20+ miles of multiuse trails.
- Dr Pepper Museum — Exhibits on the history of America’s oldest major soft drink, vintage memorabilia, and interactive soda experiences.
- Cameron Park Zoo — 52-acre AZA-accredited zoo with 1,700+ animals in immersive habitats, including African Savanna and Penguin Shores.
- Waco Mammoth National Monument — Guided tours of a preserved nursery herd of Columbian mammoths in a climate-controlled dig shelter.
- Magnolia Market at the Silos — Shopping, bakery, food trucks, and green space anchored by the city’s iconic grain silos.
Canyon Lake, TX
- Guadalupe River — Clear, cool water below Canyon Dam; popular for tubing, kayaking, and trout fishing.
- Canyon Lake Gorge — Gorge dramatically formed in 2002 revealing ancient limestone, fossils, and dinosaur footprints; guided tours available.
- Overlook Park — Panoramic views of Canyon Lake and dam with a walking trail across the dam, plus swimming and fishing access.
- Canyon Lake Reservoir — 8,200-acre lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping, created for flood control and water supply.
Austin, TX
- Zilker Park & Botanical Garden — 350-acre urban green space with open lawns and the 28-acre Botanical Garden’s themed landscapes and ponds.
- South Congress Avenue (SoCo) — Eclectic stretch of boutiques, eateries, live music, and colorful murals.
- Barton Springs Pool — Spring-fed, 68–70°F pool year-round and habitat for the endangered Barton Springs Salamander.
- Lady Bird Lake — Downtown reservoir for paddling and rowing with a 10.1-mile hike-and-bike trail; swimming not permitted.
- Texas State Capitol — Landmark red granite building offering free tours and landscaped grounds with monuments.