Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs is in the Hill Country region of Texas. == Understand == == Get in == The closest airport is Austin's Bergstrom Airport (AUS IATA). From Austin, drive west on highway US 290 for about 25 miles and you'll be in Dripping Springs. == Get around == == See == == Do == == Buy == == Eat == 1 Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 Ranch to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, ☏ +1 512 858 4959. Arguably the best smoked brisket in Texas, this huge restaurant packs in hungry diners for miles around. Brisket, ribs, smoked sausages with all the fixin's. Meals are served family style on communal picnic tables and you can bring your own beer. (updated Oct 2025) == Drink == 1 Treaty Oak Distilling Co., 16604 Fitzhugh Rd, ☏ +1 512-599-0335. One of the first craft distilleries established in Texas, with a focus on using local ingredients when possible. They make Treaty Oak Rum, Waterloo Gin, Graham's Texas Tea and Starlite Vodka, with whiskey set to release in 2013. == Sleep == 1 Mt. Gainor Inn, 2390 Prochnow Rd, toll-free: +1-888-644-0982. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Bed and breakfast lodging. Rooms:$125 - $170. == Connect == == Go next ==