If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city then head to Texas Hill Country which has its own breweries as well as waterfalls. The area is also popular if you want to see some of the small towns that Texas is famous for. There is also the Lyndon Baines Johnson Ranch Tour where you can gain a greater glimpse into the former President’s life. Then there are the hip, fun towns of Fredericksburg and Luckenbach. Hamilton Pool is another great spot for swimming and is in Dripping Springs which is around a 25 minute-drive away from Austin to the west. If you do visit Dripping Springs you are pretty much obliged to visit Salt Lick BBQ. This is ideal if you want to try some delicious barbecue around an open fire, you can even order the barbecue you want online. The towns of Georgetown and Wimberley are well worth a visit too.