The remarkable beauty of the Texas Hill Country combined with temperate winters and outstanding schools makes for a quality of life that attracts residents from across the country -- east and west to Dripping Springs, Texas. Drippings Springs truly is the gateway to the Hill Country; it's about 25 miles west of Austin, the state capital. This beautiful Hill Country town offers majestic views, abundant wildlife, rolling hills, and rock bottom creeks.
Life is slow and family friendly in Dripping Springs where you can live a small town lifestyle close to big city amenities. Activities are plentiful in Dripping Springs Texas; from an abundance of outdoor recreation, such as Hamilton Pools and Perdernales Falls State Park, to local wineries and an active Youth Sports and Recreation scene – there is something for everyone in Dripping Springs Texas.
There are many neighborhoods to choose from in Dripping Springs many of which offer Custom homes on larger lots. These include: The Polo Club, Key Ranch, The Preserve, Sunset Canyon, Sawyer Ranch, Rim Rock, Onion Creek Ranch, Saddletree Ranch, Meadow Oaks, Dos Lagos, Howard Ranch, Hidden Springs, Triple Creek Ranch and Deerfield Estates
Here are some additional facts about Dripping Springs:
- Zip code for Dripping Springs Texas is 78620, area code (512), which puts it squarely in Hays County.
- The town of Dripping Springs was founded in 1854 by three families; the Pound family, the Moss family, and the Wallace family.
- In 1981 Dripping Springs incorporated and became a city.
- Johnny Cash wrote and recorded a song called "Down at Drippin' Springs."
- Dripping Springs is home to Lance Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner.
