Small Texas Towns
Texas is full of incredible places. From the big cities like Austin, Dallas San Antonio, and Houston to the small Texas towns that litter the countryside. This is a list of the Top 10 small towns in Texas that we find most memorable.
10. Luckenbach, Texas
A small community of 13 residents, located 13 miles from Fredericksburg. Additionally, the town has a working saloon, dance hall, and general store that hosts events and activities throughout the year.
9. Granbury, Texas
Home to many cultural, culinary, and historic stops, the city of Granbury and the surrounding countryside is perfect for the entire family. In addition, you won’t want to miss the local flavor.
8. Shiner, Texas
There are so many fun things to see and do in Shiner. From the Spoetzl Brewery to Welhausen Park, there is something for everybody. To make the most of it, book a stay at a Shiner Hotel and explore the town.
7. Salado, Texas
Nestled among the rolling green hills of Central Texas along Salado Creek, the town has always been a unique destination full of artists, historic bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and fun things to discover.
6. Marble Falls, Texas
This region is full of wineries, large parks, and picturesque lakes that make Marble Falls an incredible destination for families that want to escape the city and enjoy nature. On top of that, you have great food!
5. Dripping Springs, Texas
Known for rolling hills, scenic rivers, and a unique downtown, Drip is a prime tourist destination in the Texas Hill Country. Visitors come to explore boutiques, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and so much more.
4. Fredericksburg, Texas
Visit Enchanted Rock, explore the shops and boutiques on Main Street, and take in some of the great outdoors at the popular vineyards around Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country.
3. Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Situated on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and the south branch of the Colorado River, it is known in the region for its golf courses, hotel and resort, and water sports. The population is under 4,000, but there are plenty of activities and services.
2. New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels is a city in Texas known for its German Texan heritage. The city is most widely known for all of the water activities and entertainment at the heart of the Comal River. Many people travel from nearby cities like Austin and San Antonio in buses to float the river or enjoy a day at Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
1. Wimberley, Texas
With a small town square, a population under 3,000. and a growing artist community, Wimberley is a quaint village in Hays County, Texas. It is still predominantly a ranching area outside of town, but the area has become popular with tourists looking for swimming holes, river access, fantastic shopping, eclectic dining options, wineries, breweries, and more.
That rounds out our list of small Texas towns worth exploring. Of course, there are countless other towns around Texas that are amazing, but we had to choose only 10. Let us know if you have a favorite that we forgot and maybe we will write another follow up to this post.