Tourism: Change from promotional to encyclopedic tone
← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:41, 8 July 2025 | ||
Line 88: | Line 88: | ||
While the city is small, it boasts many shops and restaurants. It is known for its wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Wimberley Square has various locally owned businesses, including boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, and eateries. The buildings surrounding the square have limestone facades and give a rustic atmosphere. [[Cypress Creek (Texas)|Cypress Creek]] runs through the Square, allowing for a scenic area for recreation and relaxation. A few restaurants sit along the creek, with areas to sit and eat while enjoying nature. |
While the city is small, it boasts many shops and restaurants. It is known for its wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Wimberley Square has various locally owned businesses, including boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, and eateries. The buildings surrounding the square have limestone facades and give a rustic atmosphere. [[Cypress Creek (Texas)|Cypress Creek]] runs through the Square, allowing for a scenic area for recreation and relaxation. A few restaurants sit along the creek, with areas to sit and eat while enjoying nature. |
||
Inside the Square is the Wimberley Valley Museum, where you can learn about the city's rich history, including its Native American and pioneer history.<ref>[https://www.wimwic.org/wimberley-valley-museum/ Wimberly Valley Museum], Wimberley Institute of Cultures. Retrieved July 8, 2025.</ref> |
Inside the Square is the Wimberley Valley Museum, with displays about the city's rich history, including its Native American and pioneer heritage.<ref>[https://www.wimwic.org/wimberley-valley-museum/ Wimberly Valley Museum], Wimberley Institute of Cultures. Retrieved July 8, 2025.</ref> |
||
Wimberley is also known for its natural beauty, like Cypress Creek and the Blanco River. Additionally, Wimberley is home to [[Jacob's Well (Texas)|Jacob's Well]] and the Blue Hole, where anyone can swim and relax. There are also many places for hiking, such as Mount Old Baldy, which sits within Old Baldy Park. Climbing the 208 steps to the top gives visitors a full 360-degree view of the Wimberley Valley and is best enjoyed during sunrise. It is important to note that there are some rules and regulations regarding Mount Baldy, such as the prohibition of fire, littering, drones, loud music, alcohol, glass and styrofoam, and tree climbing. Visitors should be careful not to disturb the wildlife, trespass onto adjacent land, and not to take anything from the park.<ref>{{cite web |title=Facilities · Old Baldy Park |url=https://www.cityofwimberley.com/facilities/facility/details/Old-Baldy-Park-5|access-date=23 January 2025}}</ref> Wimberley also hosts the Wimberley Zipline, which offers 10 lines, or a {{convert|1|mi|km}} of line. The longest is {{convert|900|ft|m}} long. While on the zipline, visitors may go up to {{convert|30|mph|km/h}} and will experience a panoramic view of the Wimberley Valley, seeing as far as {{convert|15|mi|km}}. <ref>{{cite web |title=Wimberley Zipline |url=https://www.wimberleyzipline.com/about-us|access-date=23 January 2025}}</ref> |
Wimberley is also known for its natural beauty, like Cypress Creek and the Blanco River. Additionally, Wimberley is home to [[Jacob's Well (Texas)|Jacob's Well]] and the Blue Hole, where anyone can swim and relax. There are also many places for hiking, such as Mount Old Baldy, which sits within Old Baldy Park. Climbing the 208 steps to the top gives visitors a full 360-degree view of the Wimberley Valley and is best enjoyed during sunrise. It is important to note that there are some rules and regulations regarding Mount Baldy, such as the prohibition of fire, littering, drones, loud music, alcohol, glass and styrofoam, and tree climbing. Visitors should be careful not to disturb the wildlife, trespass onto adjacent land, and not to take anything from the park.<ref>{{cite web |title=Facilities · Old Baldy Park |url=https://www.cityofwimberley.com/facilities/facility/details/Old-Baldy-Park-5|access-date=23 January 2025}}</ref> Wimberley also hosts the Wimberley Zipline, which offers 10 lines, or a {{convert|1|mi|km}} of line. The longest is {{convert|900|ft|m}} long. While on the zipline, visitors may go up to {{convert|30|mph|km/h}} and will experience a panoramic view of the Wimberley Valley, seeing as far as {{convert|15|mi|km}}. <ref>{{cite web |title=Wimberley Zipline |url=https://www.wimberleyzipline.com/about-us|access-date=23 January 2025}}</ref> |