Consider this one a tale as old as time. There once was a town in Texas, the small town of Dripping Springs to be exact. This small town over the years became more and more of a coveted place for locals to visit, between the rolling hills and limestone cliffs. In fact, Dripping Springs eventually started making lists of the best small towns in Texas, which had some far-off Texans scratching their heads. But for those who had visited Dripping Springs and truly spent time at the Hamilton Pool Preserve or the various brewpubs and distilleries, then it was easy to see how this small town became one of the coolest towns in Texas. If you like good beer and the TV show “Supernatural,” a trip to Dripping Springs is in order. After all, it’s not every day you can visit the coolest place in the South.

Dripping Springs is most well-known for Hamilton Pool, but the tiny town of fewer than 10,000 harbors another much less famed attraction.

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Recognize these two? An iconic monster-hunting duo, one of them opened a business right here in this small Texas town.

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Jensen Ackles opened Family Business Beer Company last year. With live music, a huge outdoor area, playground, and food truck, kids + pets are encouraged to tag along.

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Light, dark, and everything in between create a full spectrum of options to choose from.

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With over a dozen beers on tap, there’s something for everyone. Whether you like a classic IPA or notes of sweet potato and marshmallow, rest assured your favorite brew can be found here.

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Good booze is made better with a delicious meal to accompany it. Giant burgers and other greasy favorites do a perfect job of sopping up the alcohol.

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You just might run into a special someone checking up on how business is going. He blends right in, so keep an eye out!

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So put the “Family” in Family Business and bring all your favorite people out for a night of fun, laughter, and memory-making.

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You’ll find the brewery at 19510 Hamilton Pool Rd Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Click here for a full list of on-tap beers.

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Did you know about Family Business Beer Company? Which ale are you most excited about? Or if you’ve been to this brewery or any other Dripping Springs brewery for that matter, make sure to let us know in the comments section!

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Coolest Place In The South May 23, 2021 Marisa Roman What are the most beautiful places in Texas? The small town of Dripping Springs is so much more than delicious craft beer and distilleries. In fact, this small town holds the key to one of the most beautiful places in Texas. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a true hidden gem tucked-away inside the rolling hills of this town. This 232-acre park is complete with a waterfall swimming hole built right into the limestone cliffside that you just have to see in person to believe it’s real. What is the most beautiful small town in Texas? We’ve talked about the coolest towns in Texas, but what about the most beautiful? Texas has some really intriguing small towns throughout the state that are endlessly charming and stunning, too. Some might claim that the most beautiful town is Fredericksburg, one of the best small towns in Texas and brimming with historic German charm. Others, however, might lean more toward the desert town of Marfa, which is off-the-beaten path but surrounded by arid landscapes and desert beauty.  What are the friendliest towns in Texas? The experience of visiting a small town in Texas is only made better when the locals are friendly and welcoming. But anyone already knows that some of the friendliest people live in Texas! We’ve created this awesome road trip through some of Texas’ most picturesque small towns, which is guaranteed to have you chatting with the locals in no time. Feel right at home with some of these friendly Texas folks.

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Coolest Place In The South

May 23, 2021

Marisa Roman

What are the most beautiful places in Texas? The small town of Dripping Springs is so much more than delicious craft beer and distilleries. In fact, this small town holds the key to one of the most beautiful places in Texas. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a true hidden gem tucked-away inside the rolling hills of this town. This 232-acre park is complete with a waterfall swimming hole built right into the limestone cliffside that you just have to see in person to believe it’s real. What is the most beautiful small town in Texas? We’ve talked about the coolest towns in Texas, but what about the most beautiful? Texas has some really intriguing small towns throughout the state that are endlessly charming and stunning, too. Some might claim that the most beautiful town is Fredericksburg, one of the best small towns in Texas and brimming with historic German charm. Others, however, might lean more toward the desert town of Marfa, which is off-the-beaten path but surrounded by arid landscapes and desert beauty.  What are the friendliest towns in Texas? The experience of visiting a small town in Texas is only made better when the locals are friendly and welcoming. But anyone already knows that some of the friendliest people live in Texas! We’ve created this awesome road trip through some of Texas’ most picturesque small towns, which is guaranteed to have you chatting with the locals in no time. Feel right at home with some of these friendly Texas folks.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

The small town of Dripping Springs is so much more than delicious craft beer and distilleries. In fact, this small town holds the key to one of the most beautiful places in Texas. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a true hidden gem tucked-away inside the rolling hills of this town. This 232-acre park is complete with a waterfall swimming hole built right into the limestone cliffside that you just have to see in person to believe it’s real.

What is the most beautiful small town in Texas?

We’ve talked about the coolest towns in Texas, but what about the most beautiful? Texas has some really intriguing small towns throughout the state that are endlessly charming and stunning, too. Some might claim that the most beautiful town is Fredericksburg, one of the best small towns in Texas and brimming with historic German charm. Others, however, might lean more toward the desert town of Marfa, which is off-the-beaten path but surrounded by arid landscapes and desert beauty. 

What are the friendliest towns in Texas?

The experience of visiting a small town in Texas is only made better when the locals are friendly and welcoming. But anyone already knows that some of the friendliest people live in Texas! We’ve created this awesome road trip through some of Texas’ most picturesque small towns, which is guaranteed to have you chatting with the locals in no time. Feel right at home with some of these friendly Texas folks.