Texas Paintbrush Escape
13 ACTIVITIES 3 DAYS
Everyone has a creative side, so why not spend a little time with it? Take in all the beautiful galleries, wildflowers, and even a cavern, with this artful itinerary.
- MCKENZIE GUEST HOUSE
- BACKBONE CREEK HIKE & BIKE TRAIL
- OLI'S KITCHEN
- THE RAGTIME ORIOLE
- BEFORE I DIE WALL
- HARMONY PARK
- ART GALLERIES
- DARCI'S DELI
- WILDFLOWER SCENIC DRIVE
- LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK
- GINGER & SPICE
- BLUE BONNET CAFE
- SWEET BERRY FARM
DAY 1
McKenzie Guest House
Check into your cozy room at McKenzie Guest House. McKenzie Guest House is a boutique vacation rental consisting of six completely renovated suites at what was once the Wallace Guest House, built in 1907. Located along historic Main Street, the McKenzie Guest House is a convenient and calming home base for your Hill Country getaway.
Backbone Creek Hike & Bike Trail
Take a before-dinner stroll on Marble Fall's Backbone Creek Hike & Bike Trail. The Trail is approximately 1.3 miles in length running along Backbone creek from Lakeside Park to Westside Park. The trail is lined with wildflowers and there is a good chance to spot some wildlife too.
Oli's Kitchen
Dinner at Oli's Kitchen - they offer top-quality Mexican and American dishes.
DAY 2
The Ragtime Oriole
Grab breakfast at The Ragtime Oriole, located on Historic Main Street. The historic 100-year-old building features a coffee shop, a performance stage, decor, and music that will transport customers back in time to a pre-“Post Modern” era.
Before I Die Wall
While you're downtown, stop by the Before I Die wall and add your artistic piece to the wall. Before I Die is a global art project that invites people to reflect upon their mortality and consider the things that matter most.
Harmony Park
If you are walking in the Historic Downtown District, your chances of hearing the musical notes of Harmony Park are high. The city introduced Harmony Park to Downtown Marble Falls to incorporate music and play with the usual flow of Downtown life. Harmony Park is the perfect stop for people of all ages to interact with local businesses and play a tune or two.
Art Galleries
The Downtown District of Marble Falls is full of art galleries to peruse. To get you started, we recommend the below located along historic Main Street.
MARTA STAFFORD GALLERY
INDIAN RIVER
Darci's Deli
Stop by Darci's Deli for lunch. Darci’s Deli offers sandwiches, an all-you-can-eat salad bar, homemade soup, baked goods, and more.
Wildflower Scenic Drive
Make sure you take Park Road 4 on your way out to Longhorn Caverns State Park to see all the beautiful wildflowers along the road.
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Located less than 20 minutes from Marble Falls, Longhorn Caverns is a unique Hill Country destination full of natural beauty and Texas-sized tales. Developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the park’s star attraction is Longhorn Cavern, an underground wonder created by an ancient river's dissolving and cutting action. Enjoy a guided cave tour, hike a Hill Country trail, and admire some of Texas' best examples of historic CCC architecture. It's all part of the story of Longhorn Cavern State Park.
Ginger & Spice
Finish your day with dinner at Ginger & Spice. Ginger & Spice is a Thai Restaurant in Marble Falls that provides an authentic, comfortable dining experience for customers seeking to try a unique type of cuisine.
DAY 3
Blue Bonnet Cafe
There's no better way to finish off a trip to Marble Falls than with breakfast at the famous Blue Bonnet Cafe. Blue Bonnet Cafe originated in 1929 and has remained a local favorite since. The cafe offers breakfast all day as well as everything from world-famous pies to salads and sandwiches to chicken-fried steak.
Sweet Berry Farm
Last top before heading home: Tulip Picking at Sweet Berry Farm. Pick a bouquet of beautiful tulips to take home with you to remind you of your fun-filled escape to Marble Falls.
