“Local Gems” Series: Bee Cave

The small city of Bee Cave, located just west of Austin, is the perfect spot if you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. With a population of a little over 5,000, Bee Cave has retained the small town feel that it was built on. But this little town is anything but boring! With beautiful parks including the famous Hamilton Pool Preserve, delicious food, shopping, and entertainment Bee Cave has fun for the whole family! Whether you’re there for a visit or thinking about making Bee Cave your new home, here are just four of the little gems you don’t want to miss out on in this wonderful community!

1. Sculpture Park

The Bee Cave Sculpture Park is home to over twenty five masterpieces, including historical landmark “The Beehive” sculpted by Susan Gulla-O’ Leary. Located on 7-acres of peaceful park land, you won’t just find sculptures in the park – over twenty different native species of plants and some of the largest oak trees in the area call Sculpture Park home as well! Wander through the park and admire the intricate and beautiful sculptures or sit and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends and family!

2. Reimers Ranch Park

Bee Cave may have been made famous by the popularity of Hamilton Pool Preserve, but the town has a number of other parks that you may be missing out on, including Reimers Ranch Park! Reimers Ranch is the largest park in Travis County and is the perfect spot for any outdoor adventurer! Over 18 miles of mountain biking trails are well marked with difficulty ratings, so there’s a perfect trail for both expert riders and the novice out for a peaceful afternoon ride. Another 15 miles of trails are designed for hiking on foot along the river or across the bluffs. Off-trail guided tours to some of the serene springs and natural areas deep within the 2400-acre park are offered on Saturday mornings as well! For world class rock climbing visit the cliffs and boulders along the banks of the Pedernales River. With hundreds of routes for every skill level and spectacular views of the winding river, Reimers Ranch is a favorite among the Central Texas rock-climbing community! And of course, the river is the perfect spot for a refreshing swim!

3. Falconhead Golf Club

Falconhead is one of the most well known courses in the Hill Country and was designed by PGA Tour architects. The 18-hole course offers beautiful, high quality golf across rolling hills surrounded by knobby oaks, winding creeks, and ponds for an added challenge. Rates start at $89 for weekends and holidays, but if you head to the course on a weekday evening (after 5:00pm) you can golf on this premier course for $39! Before you hit the tee box, grab a bite to eat at the club’s restaurant, Talon’s Bar & Grill!

4. Chi-Town Chicago Style Eatery

Everyone loves a good hot dog, and Chi-Town has some of the best in the area! Just reading their menu will make your mouth start to water. Try their classic Chicago-style dog or go for a local favorite, the Texas “Lone Star Dog” – it’s topped with mustard, chili, cheese, red onions, and jalapenos! They even have four different versions of bacon wrapped hot dogs! For the weirdos in your group who don’t like hot dogs, they also offer up a variety of delicious sandwiches and a few different kinds of salads. Dine in or grab a dog on the go at their food truck located beside the restaurant!