This Charming Small Town In Texas Is One Of The US' Most Underrated & It's A Fun Day Trip

There's tons of shopping and nature activities.

Shops in Wimberley, TX.

Shops in Wimberley, TX.

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Any small town is always a fantastic break from the big city life. While some aren't as popular as others, they’re all so deserving of all the hype.

Consumer trends website Cheapism recently compiled a list of the towns in each state they believe is the most underrated, and one tiny city outside of Austin, TX was the choice for the Lone Star State.

Wimberley, TX is a quiet small town nestled in the Texas Hill Country, not too far from the state’s Capitol or San Antonio. There is so much to do here in just one day, including vintage boutiques, local eateries, and abundant nature activities.

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If Wimberley had to be famous for one thing, it'd be Blue Hole Regional Park, a natural swimming area with absolutely unreal scenery.

You can swim, tube, or get your tan on all in one visit. Nearby is the similarly famous, bright blue Jacob's Well Well, the best place in Texas to get incredible swimming hole Instagrams that your friends will rave over.

The Central Texas town also has a place where you can zipline. Wimberley Zipline Adventures takes you soaring in the sky over the sweeping hills with the most incredible nature views.

There are plenty of shops and restaurants housed in adorable buildings to explore in town. So, while you're jumping into rivers or zip-lining, those who are less adventurous can just relax all day.

Whether you want to spend your day out adventuring or just chilling out, Wimberley is perfect for either!

This article has been updated since it was originally published on June 06, 2019.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Kelly Martin was a Writer and Contributing Editor for Narcity Media.
  • Staff Writer

    Brittany Cristiano (she/her) was Narcity USA's first full-time Texas Staff Writer. She's a lifelong Houstonian but enjoys every corner of the Lone Star State. Brittany is passionate about highlighting the beauty and rarities in the places we live in or visit–whether it’s showing North American readers something they never knew existed in the South, or helping Texans appreciate the beauty that’s been there the whole time. Oh, and she also loves to spill the tea on the latest trending figures in Texas and beyond. She previously served as an Editorial Intern for Houstonia magazine and as Editor-in-Chief of the University of St. Thomas’ student newspaper.

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