Overview
Driftwood is unincorporated community in northern Hays County, in the Central Hill Country of Texas. In 2020, it was home to 100 people.
2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Austin)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 48 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $10 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Eat
Eat The Salt Lick
About 30-40 minutes outside of town in Driftwood, you'll get to drive through some beautiful hill country before arriving at this sprawling and magnificent BBQ restaurant. It's BYOB, cash only, and the all-you-can-eat menu option that will have you staggering back to your hotel. A satellite restaurant is in the airport, and is a great place to eat.
Eat Trattoria Lisina
Located on the Mandola Estate grounds, this traditional Italian restaurant offers gourmet Tuscan options with stunning vineyard views. Very accommodating for groups, whether wedding parties or small events.
Drink
Drink Desert Door Distillery
Cocktails
Drink Stinson Distilling and Winery
Nearby
Dripping Springs
City / town · 3 listings · 6 mi away
Kyle
City / town · 3 listings · 13 mi away
Bee Cave
City / town · 4 listings · 14 mi away
Lakeway
City / town · 1 listings · 17 mi away
San Marcos
City / town · 38 listings · 18 mi away
Austin
City / town · 65 listings · 20 mi away
Blanco
City / town · 1 listings · 23 mi away
Johnson City
City / town · 6 listings · 25 mi away
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