If you thought you knew all about Texas, get ready to get your bubble burst! Situated in the Burnet County of Texas, Marble Falls is a quaint, little city with a rich heritage and culture. If Austin, Texas, is what you call ‘weird’, then Marble Falls is what you would call ‘extraordinary’ in every form. So why not pack your bags already and head to the live music capital of Texas? Marble Falls is most certainly a city unlike any other! Just imagine magnificent vistas and pristine views across every corner; that’s a picturesque city right there for you. And if you ever ask anyone where to get the best pies in the whole wide world, they’ll definitely direct you to Marble Falls. But pies aren’t the only thing Marble Falls is famous for. You get to do various adventure activities, swim around in beautiful lakes, marvel at famous sculptures, or eat the best food in renowned cafes and restaurants. Marble Falls has it all, including some great Airbnb vacation rentals if you don’t know where to stay. Learn more about our guide for the top things to do in Marble Falls, Texas.
1. Book a wine-tasting tour (from USD 75.0)
When you’re in the countryside of Texas, you can’t leave the place without going on a wine-tasting tour. Located at the Flat Creek Estate in Marble Falls, this 2.5-hour experience is accompanied by a three-course meal along with the wine, after you take a guided tour of the winery and learn about the wine-making process. Also, get to learn about the Texas Hill Country wine region, while you enjoy tasting sample wines with your meal.
Marble Falls Winery Tour and 3-Course Meal with Wine
Duration: 2 hours
2. Visit the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Located in the Texas Hill Country to the northwest of Austin, Balcones Canyonlands was formed in the year of 1992. This national wildlife refuge was formed to conserve the habitat of endangered species and many other animals and birds. Along with that, the refuge is also home to numerous wildflowers and limestone. At this destination, you can explore and enjoy the pristine views of the natural scenery, go wildlife watching, taking cave tours, and going on hiking trails.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 24518 Farm to Market Road 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
Price: Free
3. Go target shooting at Hidden Falls Adventure Park's shooting range
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Copperhead Creek Shooting Club on Friday, September 7, 2018
How about some real adventure? Known for being the largest off-road park in Texas, a 3000-acre (1214 hectare) oasis situated right in between the Texas Hill Country. A shooting range - Copperhead Creek Shooting Club is located in the Hidden Falls Adventure Park. Join in on the fun of shooting multiple targets with pistols, rifles, or shotguns. And if time permits, you could even learn how to shoot by enrolling yourself in the training classes.
Copperhead Creek Shooting Club
Address: 7030 E, Ranch Rd 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654, United States
Website: Copperhead Creek Shooting Club
Opening hours: Wed - Thu: 9am - 5pm; Fri: 9am - 7pm; Sat: 8am - 7pm; Sun: 8am - 5pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
Price: From 30 USD
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4. Bike around the trails of Johnson Park
An easy way to explore any city, country, or park is through a bike. And at Johnson Park, you can do so easily by biking around the vast trails and soaking up every bit of Mother Nature. This is one of the many reasons why visitors come flocking to the park throughout the year. Other than a number of trails to be found in the park, the visitors and residents also enjoy other park features such as an amphitheater, three open-air covered pavilions, barbecue pits, a softball field, a leash-free zone for dogs, and so much more.
Johnson Park
Address: 230 Ave J, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Johnson Park
Opening hours: 6am - 12am (daily)
Price: Free
5. Go for a swim at Lakeside Park
For those of you, who love diving in the water to cool off or just for fun, head to Lakeside Park right away! Have a swimming race competition with your pals or try unique ways of jumping in the pool, this Marble Falls attraction won’t disappoint. Other than boasting a swimming pool, there are other features in Lakeside park including drag boat races, basketball and tennis courts, a pavilion, barbecue pits, and a picnic area.
Lakeside Park
Address: 305 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Lakeside Park
Opening hours: 6am - 12am (daily)
Price: From 4 USD
6. Pick your own berries at Sweet Berry Farm
How about picking fresh berries straight from the farm instead of buying them at the market? Sounds good? At Sweet Berry Farm, you get an opportunity to pick out fresh strawberries grown in the farm and onto your basket. And later on, you can gobble up on these strawberries that taste almost divine. Other than berries, you could also pick pumpkins that are grown towards the fall.
Sweet Berry Farm
Address: 801 FM1980, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Sweet Berry Farm
Opening hours: Open from Sep 24th - Nov 10th
Price: From 2 USD
7. Go camping in Turkey Bend Recreation Area
Venture into the wilderness and live amid nature where a decadent experience awaits you. Situated on 1047-acre (423-hectare) Lake Travis, Turkey Bend and Recreation is prime ground for camping with beautiful views of the lake. And on certain sites, you can witness picturesque cliffs across the lake. This site is a great venue for Marble Falls activities like fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Turkey Bend Recreation Area
Address: 4000 Shaw Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Turkey Bend Recreation Area
Opening hours: 7am - 7pm (daily)
Price: 5 USD
8. Admire the sculptures at Dan Pogue Sculpture Gallery
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Want to be awe-struck? That will come easy when you visit the art gallery formed by the master sculptor Dan Pogue. He is renowned to date for all his work-of-art installations across the world. The sculptures are so insanely awesome that many churches have happily and proudly purchased his religious statues and sacred art, and a few of the private collectors have also commissioned his bronze monuments. His sculptures showcase a series of mostly African animals, figurative, public art, outdoor art, and more.
Dan Pogue Sculpture Gallery
Address: 7670 Farm to Market 1431 Business, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Dan Pogue Sculpture Gallery
Price: Free
9. Get a delicious breakfast at Blue Bonnet Cafe
One of the oldest running restaurants in Texas, Blue Bonnet café was established in 1929 and they are renowned for their comfort food. The menu features classics like fried steak, burgers, delicious breakfasts, a variety of pies, and weekly specials. If you’re looking for great food with a reasonable price, look no further! This café is a true Texas café in and out. And if you’re headed there over the weekend, try getting there a little early to avoid the line of folks buzzing around this quaint spot.
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Address: 5703, 211 US-281, Marble Falls, TX 78654, United States
Website: Blue Bonnet Cafe
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 6am - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 6am - 9pm; Sun: 6am - 1:30pm
10. Gobble up Mexican food at Rae's Rbar & Grill
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Nothing can beat the taste of grilled food over nice, sunny weather. R Bar & Grill, a reasonably priced restaurant, serves up delicious house specialties, entrees, and other customer favorites in a relaxed setting that welcomes you and your family/friends to enjoy great food in a perfect ambiance. You could have the preference for something new and want to stick with the classics; their inventive menu will surely satisfy you to the fullest.
Rae's Rbar & Grill
Address: 904 3rd St, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Rae’s Rbar & Grill
Opening hours: Mon: 11am - 8pm; Tue - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am -10pm (closed on Sun)
11. Enjoy brewed beers at Double Horn Brewing Company
A travel guide isn’t complete without mentioning a place to chug down the amazing brews. Hop into Double Horn Brewing Company to unwind and relax after a long day of exploration or a monotonous day at work, for multiple glasses of brewed beers and hand-crafted food. Go for the fan-favorite Bison burger topped with bacon, bleu cheese, and buffalo sauce that pairs perfectly well with any of their craft brews.
Double Horn Brewing Company
Address: 208 Ave H, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Double Horn Brewing Company
Opening hours: Mon: 4pm - 9pm; Tue - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 9am - 9pm
12. Enjoy water activities at Jolly Rodgers
Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed
Whenever you find an ocean or a lake, one thing that will pop up in anyone’s mind is to dive into the waters or go on a journey through canoes and kayaks. And to make that journey a lot easier, Jolly Rodgers Paddle Co rents out paddleboards where you stand up and paddleboard your way through the lakes or better yet, surf the flat waters of Texas. Paddleboarding can be tricky for many, but the good thing is that when you fall, you can literally cool off in the water.
Jolly Rodgers
Address: 120 S Main St Marble Falls, Texas
Website: Jolly Rodgers
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 10am - 6pm (closed from Mon - Wed))
13. Learn the town's history at Falls On the Colorado Museum of The Arts
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Keen to learn the history of Marble Falls? Head to the Falls on the Colorado Museum that takes you back in time through documents, beautiful artworks, and photographs that narrate the wonderful story of the history of Marble Falls. Located inside a historic granite schoolhouse, this museum was built way back in 1891. You will be literally walking on historic grounds while learning some cool things about Marble Falls.
Falls On the Colorado Museum of The Arts
Address: 2001 Broadway, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Falls On the Colorado Museum of The Arts
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 10am - 4pm (closed from Sun - Wed)
Price: Free
14. Play disc golf at Westside Park Disc Golf Course
How about getting some fun activities done while you’re vacationing in the countryside of Texas? Get some disc golfing done with your family or friends, or just have a fun match. The 13-acre (5-hectare) Westside Park located along the Backbone Creek boasts an 18-hole disc golf course, along with other features like water fountains, fenced dog areas, swings, tetherballs, barbecue grills, and more.
Westside Park Disc Golf Course
Address: 1617-1699 2nd St, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Westside Park Disc Golf Course
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
Price: 10 USD
15. Drink a hot beverage at Numinous Coffee Roasters
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
We are open usual hours Memorial Day!
Posted by Numinous Coffee Roasters on Monday, May 31, 2021
Seeking a place to wake you up from all the crankiness or grumpiness in your life? Numinous Coffee Roasters is the perfect place to tame you and bring your sanity back with a great, fresh cup of Joe, and a scone made from scratch. Now that’s something one needs while drinking their ‘cup of Joe.’
Numinous Coffee Roasters
Address: 715 Ranch Rd 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Numinous Coffee Roasters
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 7pm; Sat: 8am - 5pm; Sun: 8am - 2pm
16. Collect unique dolls at Once Again Antique Dolls
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
It's as simple as black and white! There are always treasures to find on the Dolls Lane! https://bit.ly/3umxRoQ
Posted by Ruby Lane on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Are you a collector of one-of-a-kind dolls? Once Again Antique Dolls will be your favorite place in the world that will totally consume you and your love for figurines. Go ahead and collect your favorite dolls or read on some of the best old comics, and you could even buy heaps of toys for your kids. What you will realize later on is that his store will be your kids’ favorite getaway store to shop for their favorite toys and comic books, to create their own story. Let their imaginations run wild, too!
Once Again Antique Dolls
Address: 1102 Loma Ln, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Once Again Antique Dolls
Opening hours: 8:15am - 11:15pm (daily)
17. Catch a live concert at Brass Hall
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
UPDATE: Brass Hall takes COVID19 very seriously and due to information received we wanted to ensure a safe environment...
Posted by Brass Hall on Friday, November 20, 2020
If you’re looking for a place to let loose or let your hair down, you’ve come to the right place! Brass Hall is a crowd favorite to listen to wonderful live music, getting a good drink, to play some pool, and hang with some friends. This is more than just a ‘concert’ place. You’ll dance, you’ll groove all night, and have a gala time, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to catch some of the best, amazing acts live!
Brass Hall
Address: 909 3rd St, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA
Website: Brass Hall
Opening hours: 4pm - 2am (daily)
Marble Falls is waiting for you
Now that you are well informed on what to do in Marble Falls, Texas, do you feel ready to come and explore the city? So whenever you think you have heard enough about Texas or know everything about the state, think again! You’ll end up finding pleasant surprises like Marble Falls.
Should you wish to extend the vacation and explore nearby attractions, you can consider staying at the cabin rentals near Marble Falls.
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