Just north of San Marcos, on R.M. 12 sits the beautiful picturesque little village of Wimberley, Texas. With a population just over 5,000 this little village is the perfect spot to retire or visit.
Wimberley is an old town, established in the 1800's and has lots of interesting history. Wimberley is also known as a resort village, with many bed and breakfast cottages over looking the beautiful hill country.
One of the most popular spots to visit in Wimberley is Pioneer Town. A century ago this little town was booming with business. It was truly a wild west little town, complete with gun fights, saloons. The only way out of town back then was either on horseback or the railroad.
Not much has changed since the 1800's; visitors can still visit the little town and experience how the old cowboys lived way back then. The streets are lined with old buildings, complete with hitching posts. Visitors can experience the old west. The General Store Museum is a popular spot; visitors can see items used by the old settlers.
Pioneer Town also has an old print shop where visitors can stop in and have a wanted poster printed with their name on it. It is truly a unique town, and worth visiting.
Pioneer Town also has what is known as a "Bottle House." It was designed after buildings that were known to exist in the old west. These buildings were made out of old beer and champagne bottles from the local saloons. Pioneer Town's version uses old soft drink bottles instead; almost 10,000! Most of the bottles are a beautiful emerald color, and is a spectacular site to see when it is all lit up at night! This awesome building is also the only "bottle house" in the nation!
Pioneer Town is only open on the weekends until the summer months, when it really gets booming! The best way to see this beautiful little town is by the Pioneer and Pacific Railroad. This narrow railway winds along one mile of the Wimberley Valley. For the "real" cowboys, you can arrange a trail ride and hop onto a horse and experience it like they did over a century ago.
If Pioneer Town sounds like a place you would like to visit, you can contact the Pioneer Town 7A Resort at 512-847-2517.
Another place to visit in Wimberley is the Wimberley Lavender Farm.
Located between Wimberley and Blanco on FM 2325 on a hilltop, this farm is something you don't want to pass up.
The lavender blooms between May and August, and you can visit and cut your own lavender. They are only open during the blooming season, beginning in May; however, they take orders for soap, candles and lotion. You can even buy your own 4 inch lavender plant to take home for planting on April 1st.
The Lavender Farm is a beautiful place to plan weddings and other special occasions. For more information on The Lavender Farm, give them a call at 830-833-1595.
Make sure you add Wimberley to your "To Do" list!
Ki works, and lives, in Austin, Texas. He maintains a website to search Austin Texas real estate. The site offers free and exhaustive information on Austin homes along with information about Wimberley real estate.
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