We used to be wine club members here when we lived in Texas. So after being away for almost 14…read moreyears, we had to check it out when we took a short trip to Austin. It's still as gorgeous as I remember it. The cafe/restaurant is now a full blown dining experience. There is a calm and serene butterfly garden. Tasting room inside. Covered patio area with live entertainment and glasses of wine served here too. The grounds are beautiful. The wine is delightful!

We used to be members here for a good number of years. There was a winery dog named Trooper. An…read moreoversized Doberman. There is a building pour room named after him. Beautiful grounds with a Bistro now. Come for the food stay for the wine. I latched on to the sangiovese and it rocked. Enjoyed it so much I had a second glass. Live out on the patio. Sammy J singing songs I know. Very nice ambience here, relaxed and chill. Nice grounds. They have a butterfly garden below the tasting room. Very cool. Watch out for fire ants. This is a cool winery about 20 miles out of Round Rock. I definitely recommend!

What a hidden gem! Nestled between Lago Vista and Marble Falls, this property is truly stunning,…read morethe setting alone makes it worth the drive. We started with the mac and cheese appetizer, and honestly, it was my favorite thing we ordered. Absolutely delicious. We also shared a pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom pizza, which was tasty and hit the spot. My friend ordered the anchovy salad and asked for extra anchovies. They brought her out a generous side, and she was thrilled. Great sign of a kitchen that's happy to accommodate. To drink, we tried their Super Texan red wine, and it did not disappoint. I'll definitely be picking up a bottle next time we're there. Bonus: we brought our German Shepherd along and were able to walk him on the grass and toss the stick for a bit before dinner. Such a dog-friendly, beautiful property. We'll absolutely be back to work our way through more of the entrées!

Love the new Menu!!! Always a wonderful experience here at the Flat Creek winery…read more The lasagna was spectacular! And the Calamari app was perfect.

We went to Hamilton Pool Vineyards after we went hiking at Westcave Nature Preserve. We ordered the…read moreCharcuterie and Hummus Platter. The food was very affordable and didn't stand out, but for the value, it was standard (price met the food expectation). I highly recommend ordering the Gold Buckle - bourbon barrel aged red blend and to skip the cider.

Hamilton Pool Vineyards is located at the former home of Westcave Cellars, whose owners took their…read morebusiness to the Johnson City area in 2020. So this is a relatively new business. Our party of two spent a couple of hours in the shady outdoor seating area, where we and quite a few others enjoyed perfect temperatures and some interesting wines. We chose to share a sampling of 6 different wines, some locally produced by Westcave and others bottled elsewhere. We ordered a Salumi board (similar to a charcuterie plate). It included several cheeses, 2 meat varieties, pickled red onions, beets, a bit of cucumber, grapes, and dates. This was not really as described in the menu, nor was there an assortment of crackers. The few water crackers that were included on a separate plate were stale and soggy, and we should have sent them back. But there appeared to be only 2 people running the show that day, so we were mindful of the situation and more tolerant. The location of this winery is lovely. We saw cows, a calf, and a longhorn in addition to sheep. The building looks new and is nice inside, and those working there are friendly. The vineyards did not appear to be well tended. I wish I could rate this place higher, and I am hoping for improvements over time.

Yamas! Austin Greek Festival is an annual, weekend-long family-friendly celebration of Greek…read moreculture. Located at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, the festival not only brings awareness to Greek traditions but also serves as a fundraiser for expansion projects. The event is very well organized and staffed by numerous volunteers. Entrance is $5 per person and it's worth noting that the entire fest is CASHLESS. They accept donations for the church in the form of "tips" each time you make a purchase. There are several food and drink stands, vendor booths, dancing, and even face painting for kids. We tried the veggie plate (green beans, rice, spanakopita, dolmades, pita) and the lamb plate (leg of lamb, green beans, rice, tzatziki, pita) and both were good! There's a number of other sandwich, gyro and salad options. While the food was good, I think the festival really shines with their beverage options. The coffee frappe, basically a frothed espresso mix with milk (dairy alternative available) was delicious and only $5. My sister and I also got ouzo shots and the frozen lemonade and everything was super refreshing in the hot Texas heat. They have a number of other soda, sparkling water, beer and wine options. Parking is well organized and there is clear signage leading you to the festival from the main road. Great weekend event! We'll be back next year!

We had a good time yesterday. Everything organised and nice people.highly recommended to visit it.read more

So glad we finally decided to go to Doc's and we will for sure go back again!…read moreEasy to buy tickets online and there were staff present when we arrived to make sure we knew where to park. There are lots of options for food- they have a concession stand there with hot dogs, snacks, candy and popcorn and such. There is also a food truck you can order from. We got food from both and were pleasantly surprised at the fair prices, portions and taste. My husband also went to the bar/speakeasy and said it was a really cool spot with lots of beverage options. We brought blankets and pillows for the kids in the back of the truck and then some chairs for us. We had plenty of space and it was a perfect night. Such a fun, nostalgic activity for kids and adults alike!!

Went for the first time for their murder and mystery event at their speakeasy. The speakeasy is…read morevery cool. The hidden entrance and decor is awesome. The people who took our tickets were both really friendly. The African American bartender was really friendly too but the blonde just seemed like she didn't want be there. Either that or she just doesn't smile in life. We had a really good time playing the murder and mystery game even though there were some hiccups, they had to keep taking small breaks throughout the game to fix things. It was their first one though so I get that they are working out the kinks. I definitely want to come back once they have done the game a few times and really have it nailed down. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because I think we were legit ripped off by the bartender. My husband had one old fashioned for $15 and 3 canned beers for $3 each. I had one dirty martini, one Moscow mule and 3 glasses of Pinot noir and our bill , which wasn't presented itemized , came back as $150 which was $170 with tip. The math just doesn't make sense. Plus , the pours were really meh. Especially the wine she barely poured me a full glass. They really need to improve the pours if they are somehow charging $20 a pop for each drink, either that or the bartender really did rip us off. Shame too as other than that experience this please was amazing!

Best meat ever and Josh and crew are fantastic…read more Hoping they get back to doing the farmers markets

Amazing. I cannot recommend this ranch enough. We got a tour from Jason, and the hospitality we…read morereceived was outstanding. Really genuine Texan men. Would 100% recommend this tour if you're ever near Austin.

I was in charge of hosting a fall company event for my work and I chose the Dripping Springs…read morePumpkin Festival. What intrigued me was that there were so many activities occurring at once for all ages. The company work event was not just for the adults, but also for kids and elders. Entry fee was $15 for ages 4 and up. $0 for babies 0-3, and $0 for elders 65 and older. The entry fee was reasonable for all of the activities that the festival had to offer but some activities had an additional fee. There was a little train ride, a petting zoo, and numerous vendors selling clothes, jewelry, etc. My team loved the food and drink options, my favorite was Pecos Petes! They sold a massive mug/cup for $25 and allowed refills all day. Pecos Petes had a selection of root beers, teas, and lemonade. The cup was a very cute memento as the back of it had the Dripping Springs pumpkin festival on it. There were swings and a talented bubble artist who kept the kids entertained for hours! The pumpkin festival was filled with numerous photo-ops for families and friends. My favorite was the horseshoe toss along with the lasso toss! Overall, we had a great company party, it was nice to be in such a festive environment. I am glad that parts of the festival had trees and tents to provide shade as it got pretty hot out there. A downside was the parking. On the website, they do stress that the parking is an issue and they even offer coupon codes for ride shares, so at least they are trying to make the public aware.

Very impressed with the pumpkin festival!…read more We have three kids that range from 4yrs to 8yr and 10yrs. While our youngest was on the rides and swings, our older boys could play patch pong and football next by. There were so many activities for all ages. They even had this kernel pit where they could all play. My son who is on the spectrum loved it. There is also a throwing ax spot that also has soccer balls so they loved kicking those too on the bull's eye. Then there was a feeding birds and feeding goats section. So much to do and we didn't even do it all. There was also a craft market and food trucks. Such a nice setup. And later in the day there is music and shows which we missed. There are a bunch of spots to take photos with skeletons and lots of pumpkins and gourds to buy at reasonable prices. You pay $15 to enter and parking is free. Then you pay for certain things like train ride, face painting and animal feed which our youngest wanted. All in all a great experience and our kids said they loved it - unprompted.

Last summer I finally decided to head up the Lady Bird Johnson park, all because it had the…read moredinosaur animatronic exhibit. I'm a bit of a dinosaur nerd, have been since the early 1970's. I wanted to be a Paleontologist when I was little. So, off to see the dinos I went. There were lots of parents with their kiddos, & grandparents with their grandchildren, a few couples, but I was the only older single. Lol We were all enjoying the animatronic dinosaurs. It's was a cool summer day, and the park was lively in size with plenty of sitting places, and restrooms located throughout. Nice gift shop, & a small little grab & go type of foods. All & all a fun time. I look forward to going back & seeing other exhibits in the future.

Fortlandia has always been one of my favorite shows in Austin. I look forward to it every fall…read more This year - my 5th time - was very disappointing. SIGNAGE - The worst The signage this year is horrific. We wasted an hour and a half walking down the usual trail, only to discover that it was in the opposite direction... This in the hot Texas sun. THE FORTS At least two of the forts are repeats. LOCATION I loved the location of this year's Fortlandia - once we found it. All eight forts are grouped together so that you don't have to wander for an hour. There's a huge shady tree surrounded by park benches for weary parents and backpacks.