Photos: courtesy of Blue Hole Regional Park (wimberleyparksandrec.com)
Wimberley · Things to Do
Wimberley's storied cypress-shaded swimming hole; swim season runs May through Labor Day, reservations required.
for the wedding weekend
Block out an afternoon float for guests — passes go on sale March 1 and peak dates go fast.
Blue Hole is the swimming hole other swimming holes are measured against: a stretch of Cypress Creek shaded by centuries-old bald cypress, cold and clear through the worst of a Texas summer, with rope swings that have launched generations of Wimberley kids.
Swim season runs daily from May 1 through Labor Day (plus September weekends), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every swimmer needs a pass purchased online in advance — none are sold at the gate — and summer Saturdays genuinely sell out. Reservations open March 1; if your wedding is in June or July, put the date in your planning calendar.
For a wedding itinerary, it's the perfect counter-programming to wine: send the families with kids and the non-drinkers here on Saturday afternoon while the bach-adjacent crowd does the tasting rooms. The park's trails and lawns are open year-round outside swim season, free.
| Location | 100 Blue Hole Ln, Wimberley — walkable from the square |
|---|---|
| Swim season | May 1–Labor Day daily + September weekends, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Passes | Online only, in advance — no gate sales; reservations open March 1 |
| Off-season | Trails and park grounds open year-round |
| Info | wimberleyparksandrec.com |
Details verified June 2026 against wimberleyparksandrec.com, wimberleyparksandrec.com — hours and policies change; confirm directly before locking the itinerary.
Fredericksburg
The Hill Country's landmark pink-granite dome, with summit hikes and some of the darkest night skies in Central Texas.
for the weekend The classic wedding-morning hike — reserve day passes ahead; weekends sell out.
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Wimberley
An artesian spring and Texas' most famous underwater cave; hiking and viewing only — swimming has been suspended since 2022.
for the weekend A short, photogenic hike for guests — set expectations: it's a look-don't-swim landmark right now.
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Fredericksburg
Hop-on-hop-off shuttle covering 18 wineries and breweries on the 290 Wine Road, with pickups every 15 minutes.
for the weekend The default guest itinerary between ceremony and reception days — no designated driver required.
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A river-front ranch institution where ceremonies happen on a deck over the Blanco and receptions fill a hall built like a chapel.
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Woodcreek
A creekside compound with its own spring-fed swimming hole, 22-room lodge, and tavern — less a venue than a tiny wedding resort.
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A 400-acre private estate around an 8-acre lake, with a marble-floored hall and a French-château getting-ready house.
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