At its annual Texas Travel Summit, the Texas Travel Alliance has recognized Dripping Springs as one of Texas’ outstanding rural and small-town destinations. The Texas Travel Alliance is an organization for the Texas travel industry made up of travel professionals from all over the state.
Dripping Springs Thrives in the Best and Worst of Times
The current crisis couldn’t put a damper on Dripping Spring’s spirit and growth. Known as the Wedding Capital of Texas, its hospitality industry has boomed. The area has almost 30 wedding venues that are always full.
The town has recently opened an events center with a distiller’s bar, distiller’s hall, tasting room, and an outdoor area. Yes, the economy took a hit, but it was brief. And now demand has skyrocketed.
People don’t just come to Dripping Springs for weddings or to find a home, they love to explore the area and attend any one of its popular events like the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival.
It’s also the home of one of the most beautiful places in Texas. That place is Hamilton Pool Reserve (24300 Hamilton Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620), a 232-acre of protected natural habitat in the federal Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. It features a 50-foot waterfall and makes a great destination for birdwatchers.
More People Moving to Dripping Springs
Not only are people coming to Dripping Springs for the hospitality and special events but also, they’re calling it home. Just under 1,800 people lived in Dripping Springs in 2010. That number has more than doubled to almost 5,000 according to the 2020 Census.
Additionally, the average cost to rent an apartment in Austin is more than $1,500. This makes Austin the highest out of all the major Texas cities. This is propelling people to look for cities and towns near Austin where you can get more home for your money and Dripping Springs is one of those cities.
Music fans can enjoy more music right here in Dripping Springs. The Office of the Texas Governor’s Texas Music Office has recognized Dripping Springs as a music-friendly community. This is an important designation because the music business greatly impacts the local economy and provides many jobs.
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