County Guide

Hays County

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Kyle

Kyle is eight miles north of San Marcos in Hays County and 20 miles south of Austin and is the second largest city in the county. Here the Balcones Escarpment…

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Cities

Cities in Hays County

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Buda

Buda was formally established on April 1, 1881, when Mrs. Cornelia Trimble donated land for…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Wimberly

Established in 1848, the picturesque village of Wimberly today is a resort and retirement area…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Dripping Springs

Situated in northern Hays County, Dripping Springs was established about 1875, although a settler named…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

San Marcos

In 1851, William Lindsey, Gen. Edward Burleson and Eli T. Merriman bought the Juan Vermendi…

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Events

Upcoming Events

May–Jun
19–9
Movies in Your Park
San Marcos
Jul
4
Kyle Independence Day Fireworks Show
Kyle