Guidebook for Vanderpool
Food Scene
best food around, picnic table ambiance. Open Friday and Saturday .
46 locals recommend
Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery
11804 Farm to Market Rd 470best food around, picnic table ambiance. Open Friday and Saturday .
Hippie Chic’s River Shack
721 River Rdour guests rated it "best burgers". on Frio River.
Five Star Restaurant, classy dining. Saturday only, reservations required.
43 locals recommend
The Laurel Tree
18956 N 187Five Star Restaurant, classy dining. Saturday only, reservations required.
Drinks & Nightlife
Little bitty iconic western bar with great live music that isn't too loud to still have a conversation. Great little dance floor. Serves beer and wine, fried foods.
14 locals recommend
Williams Creek Depot
Little bitty iconic western bar with great live music that isn't too loud to still have a conversation. Great little dance floor. Serves beer and wine, fried foods.
Parks & Nature
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 RM 187Gorgeous place.
Garner State Park
Frio River. Hiking. Can be crowded on Holiday times.
Hiking, mountain biking, equestrian. Many places nearby provide group trail rides into the park
76 locals recommend
Hill Country State Natural Area
10600 Bandera Creek RoadHiking, mountain biking, equestrian. Many places nearby provide group trail rides into the park
Frio River
300 Cr 348Arts & Culture
Sabinal Canyon Senior Foundation
Very small museum on Main Street in Utopia.
Only open on Saturday
Shopping
Main Street Utopia
282 Main StPrime antiques from France, clothing, books, collectibles.
Essentials
Utopia General Store
406 Main StEverything Else
Bandera
Bars, nightlife, cowboys