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Things to Do in Hays County in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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What to Do
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EVO Entertainment Kyle
3.4
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Rio Vista Park
3.3
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Jacob's Well Natural Area
3.1
3.0
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Blue Hole Regional Park
3.1
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EVO Entertainment San Marcos
3.1
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Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
3.1
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Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room
3.0
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Radha Madhav Dham
2.9
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"Historic buildings"
Five Mile Dam Park
2.9
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Children's Park
2.9
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Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Hays County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buda Austin South
3.6
/5
102 Reviews
Residence Inn San Marcos
4.7
/5
104 Reviews
Courtyard San Marcos
4.3
/5
101 Reviews
Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention Ctr Area
4.0
/5
102 Reviews
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center
4.1
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100 Reviews
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Buda
4.3
/5
99 Reviews
Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin San Marcos
4.4
/5
102 Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
4.4
/5
103 Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos
4.2
/5
100 Reviews
Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn Suites
4.3
/5
104 Reviews
Hampton Inn Kyle, TX
4.6
/5
100 Reviews
Courtyard Austin Dripping Springs
4.0
/5
7 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Hays County dishes and foodie spots.
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Trattoria Lisina
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Avg. AUD160/person
"Western-style"
Chill's On The Creek
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Avg. AUD14/person
"Western-style"
The Salt Lick BBQ
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Avg. AUD39/person
"Western-style"
Pho-Lisha's Food Truck
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Avg. AUD14/person
"Western-style"
Rolling in Thyme and Dough
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Avg. AUD12/person
"Western-style"
Crêpe Crazy
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Avg. AUD12/person
"Western-style"
Saltgrass Steak House
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Avg. AUD19/person
"Western-style"
The Root Cellar Cafe
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Avg. AUD29/person
"Western-style"
Casa Maria Restaurant & Bakery - San Marcos
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Avg. AUD65/person
"Latin American"
Hays County BBQ
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"Western-style"
Cody's Bistro & Lounge
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Avg. AUD35/person
"Western-style"
Elevate Bar + Table
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"Western-style"
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Best of Hays County
Top 10 Scenic Hotels near Hays County
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Austin Condo Hotel
9.1
/5
101 Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
9.0
/5
70 Reviews
Courtyard New Braunfels River Village
8.6
/5
100 Reviews
La Cantera Resort & Spa
8.5
/5
102 Reviews
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
8.5
/5
98 Reviews
Omni la Mansion del Rio
9.1
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102 Reviews
Mokara Hotel & Spa
9.4
/5
100 Reviews
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
8.8
/5
100 Reviews
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio
8.6
/5
102 Reviews
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The Driskill in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.0
/5
96 Reviews
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
8.8
/5
95 Reviews
BlissWood B&B Ranch
9.5
/5
44 Reviews
Hotel Icon, Autograph Collection
9.0
/5
99 Reviews
Top 10 Instagrammable Hotels near Hays County
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Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.0
/5
87 Reviews
Hotel ZaZa Austin
9.4
/5
100 Reviews
Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk by Hyatt
8.8
/5
100 Reviews
Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
9.2
/5
113 Reviews
The George, by Valencia Hotel Collection
9.4
/5
100 Reviews
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Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa Austin
9.2
/5
93 Reviews
The Loren Hotel Austin
9.1
/5
100 Reviews
Hotel Saint Cecilia
8.5
/5
25 Reviews
Fairmont Austin
9.1
/5
106 Reviews
Fairmont Austin Gold Experience
9.5
/5
101 Reviews
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
9.4
/5
75 Reviews
Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk by Hyatt
8.8
/5
100 Reviews
The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio
8.8
/5
95 Reviews
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
8.9
/5
109 Reviews
Hotel Granduca Houston
9.1
/5
107 Reviews
The Post Oak Hotel
9.4
/5
103 Reviews
The St. Regis Houston
8.8
/5
65 Reviews
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AC Hotel Austin Hill Country
8.9
/5
52 Reviews
Colton House Hotel
9.2
/5
100 Reviews
South Congress Hotel
9.0
/5
98 Reviews
Hotel San Jose
9.1
/5
72 Reviews
Hotel Magdalena
8.8
/5
100 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Austin
8.6
/5
106 Reviews
W Austin
8.4
/5
41 Reviews
The Line Austin
8.1
/5
101 Reviews
Hotel ZaZa Austin
9.4
/5
100 Reviews
JW Marriott Austin
8.9
/5
98 Reviews
Austin Marriott Downtown
9.0
/5
107 Reviews
Hotel Van Zandt
8.8
/5
100 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Hays County
Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Science & technology museums
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Exhibitions & events
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Concerts
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Performances
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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Parks
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Shooting
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Mountain climbing
Popular Attractions in Hays County
Hometown Kyle Park
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Quick Sand Golf Course
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The Springs Church
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Mystery Mountain
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Gallery of The Republic
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CTX Field Of Dreams
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Word Of Life Christian Faith Center
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EVO Entertainment Kyle
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LBJ Museum
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Buda/Kyle church of Christ
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St Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Saddletree Ranch Park
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A Polished Touch Relaxation Medi Spa
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Old Baldy
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Hays CISD Performing Arts Center
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The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
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Bob Shelton Stadium
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Dripping Springs Community Library
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St. Martin de Porres Roman Catholic Church
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Pioneer Town
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All Abilities Park
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Lazy Paw Wildlife Rehabilitation
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Christ Life Church
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Salt Lick Cellars
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Friendship Creekside Fellowship
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Dripping Springs Country Club
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Hays County Historic Courthouse
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The Jumpy Place
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San Marcos Flea Market
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Radha Madhav Dham
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Chill's On The Creek
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Pho-Lisha's Food Truck
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The Salt Lick BBQ
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Hays County BBQ
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Rolling in Thyme and Dough
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Casa Maria Restaurant & Bakery - San Marcos
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Cody's Bistro & Lounge
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The Root Cellar Cafe
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Crêpe Crazy
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Saltgrass Steak House
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AJ's Ranch Road Grill
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Italian Garden
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Linda's Fine Foods
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Koy Restaurant
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Fazoli's
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54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
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Panera Bread
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Thai Thai Cafe
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Hays City Store
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Whataburger
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Papa John's
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Whataburger
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Texas Pie Co
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Torchy's Tacos
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Jack in the Box
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Taco Bell
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Sugar Shack Bakery
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Fuschak's Pit Bar-B.Q.
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Chuy's
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