Wine Trails and Tastings

Wine, wine and more wine. Austin, TX and the surrounding areas offer up a lot of choices of places to sniff, swirl and sip wine. You have options, whether you’re looking to tour many wineries in one day or you are just looking to sit back, drink and relax.  Here is a list of five places to check out:

Red Room – This lounge is dedicated to all things wine related. They keep the vibe relaxed and mellow.

Bluebonnet Wine Tours – Be escorted and driven around in style for a half day or full day to several nearby wineries.

Driftwood Winery – Go for the 5 for $5 wine tastings, have a picnic and enjoy the beautiful view.

Solaro Estate Winery – Take a day trip out to Dripping Springs and sample their variety of Texas wines.

Water 2 Wine – This wine bar and winery offers wine tastings and music events. You can even take classes on how to make your own wine and create customized labels for gifts and special occasions.

This is just a small sampling of what is out there. Don't be afraid to look into and explore the wide variety of bars, restaurants, clubs and classes that are offered throughout Austin.

Austin Day Escapes

Looking to explore the vast Hill Country? Just outside of Austin’s city limits there is a plethora of places to visit for the afternoon or the day. Here is a small list of some "must do" activities and excursions:

Driftwood Winery – This is a great place to bring a picnic and open a bottle of wine from their tasting room. The view of the winery is amazing and a perfect place to watch the sunset. 

Krause Springs

Krause Springs – Located in Spicewood Springs, this is an amazing swimming destination to check out during the summer. There are 32 springs which feed the man-made pool and natural swimming holes.  Camping and picnicking is allowed.

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours – A great place to bring the family to explore your sense of adventure. They offer zip lining, swimming and hiking. 

Hamilton Pools – Another beautiful place to go swimming during the summer. It’s a bit of a hike to the pool so wear your good walking shoes!

Enchanted Rock – This state park is located out past Fredericksburg, TX but totally worth the drive. Take your backpacks and set up camp! There is plenty of hiking, rock climbing, exploring and bird watching to even make a weekend out of it.