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Driftwood
is a small community located in Hays County in central Texas. Driftwood is an unincorporated community, but has its' own zip code and post office. As of the 2010 census, the population of the entire area, or zip code, was 2,467 residents. Most of these people do not live in the actual town center of Driftwood itself. The earliest settlers came to this area around 1850 and the town grew significantly by the 1880s. In the early 1900s, Driftwood became almost a ghost town, but began growing again in the middle of the twentieth century. By the 1970s, it had returned once again to an "almost deserted" town, and the population remains small today. However, in spite of being small, Driftwood is home to two relatively popular attractions; the Driftwood Estate Winery and The Salt Lick Restaurant. The Salt Lick is a very good barbecue restaurant. It opened in 1969 by Augustus "Texas Boy" Roberts Sr. and his wife, Hisako T. Roberts. The restaurant quickly grew from being open only a few times a year to being open seven days per week. Merchandise is available from the restaurant on-site, or by mail order, which includes t-shirts, koozies and hats, and the restaurants trademark barbecue sauces and dry rub. Driftwood is also home to a Community Center that's the site of the annual Heritage Day Festival and other special events throughout the year.
Surrounding areas: Dripping Springs, Texas (5.7 mi), Wimberley, Texas (9.6 mi), Kyle, Texas (13.0 mi), San Marcos, Texas (17.4 mi), Austin, Texas (19.9 mi), Lake Travis, Texas (21.9 mi), Canyon Lake, Texas (22.0 mi)
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Driftwood Vacation Rentals
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Driftwood Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Mountain View Motel | 3 Miles S Of Wimberley RR12 | Wimberley, TX | 9.6 mi. | (512) 847-2992 | | America's Best Value Inn | 15101 Ih 35 | Buda, TX | 12.9 mi. | (512) 312-1550 | | Oakwood Worldwide Sedona Springs | 4201 Monterey Oaks Blvd | Austin, TX | 13.9 mi. | (512) 343-2340 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4892 Hwy 290 West | Sunset Valley, TX | 15.3 mi. | (512) 891-9500 | | Barton Creek Resort & Club | 8212 Barton Club Dr | Austin, TX | 15.5 mi. | (512) 329-4000 | | La Quinta Inn-San Marcos | 1619 Ih 35 | San Marcos, TX | 15.7 mi. | (512) 392-8800 | | Quality Inn | 1433 Ih 35 N | San Marcos, TX | 15.7 mi. | (512) 353-7770 | | Ramada LTD | 1701 Ih 35 N | San Marcos, TX | 15.7 mi. | (512) 395-8000 | | Best Western-San Marcos | 917 Ih 35 North | San Marcos, TX | 15.9 mi. | (512) 754-7557 | | Microtel Inn | 921 Ih 35 North | San Marcos, TX | 15.9 mi. | (512) 754-7766 | | Mictrol Inn San | 921 Ih 35 N | San Marcos, TX | 15.9 mi. | (512) 754-7766 | | Red Roof Inn | 817 Ih 35 North | San Marcos, TX | 15.9 mi. | (512) 754-8899 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 106 Ih 35 N | San Marcos, TX | 16.1 mi. | (512) 754-7707 | | Ramada Inn Airport South | 1212 W Ben White Blvd | Austin, TX | 16.7 mi. | (512) 447-0151 | | Rodeway Inn | 1635 Aquarena Springs Dr | San Marcos, TX | 17.3 mi. | (512) 353-8011 | | Marriott Courtyard Austin South | 4533 S I H 35 | Austin, TX | 17.4 mi. | (512) 912-1122 | | Red Roof Inn Austin-South | 4701 South I-35 | Austin, TX | 17.4 mi. | (512) 448-0091 | | Amerihost Inn & Suites San Marcos | 4210 Ih-35 South | San Marcos, TX | 17.4 mi. | (512) 392-6800 | | Comfort Suites San Marcos | 104 Ih35 N | San Marcos, TX | 17.4 mi. | (512) 392-1006 | | Friendship Inn San Marcos | 1507 Ih-35 N | San Marcos, TX | 17.4 mi. | (512) 396-6060 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 108 I-h 35 | San Marcos, TX | 17.4 mi. | (877) 866-3468 | | Motel 6 #0334 San Amrcos | 1321 Ih-35 | San Marcos, TX | 17.4 mi. | (512) 369-8705 | | Hyatt Regency Austin | 208 Barton SPGS | Austin, TX | 17.5 mi. | (512) 477-1234 | | Lakeway Resort & Spa | 101 Lakeway Dr | Austin, TX | 17.5 mi. | (512) 261-6600 | | Comfort Inn San Marcos | 1611 I-35 N | San Marcos, TX | 17.5 mi. | (512) 396-5665 | | Comfort Suites | 1701 E Saint Elmo Rd | Austin, TX | 17.7 mi. | (512) 444-6630 | | Clarion Inn & Suites | 2200 S I-35 | Austin, TX | 17.9 mi. | (800) 434-7378 | | Hampton Inn South | 4141 Governors Rd | Austin, TX | 17.9 mi. | (512) 442-4040 | | Rodeway Inn | 801 I H 35 N | San Marcos, TX | 18.1 mi. | (512) 353-1303 | | Econo Lodge | 811 S Guadalupe St | San Marcos, TX | 18.2 mi. | (512) 353-5300 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 507 S First St | Austin, TX | 19.2 mi. | (512) 476-1818 | | Embassy Suites Austin Downtown | 300 S Congress | Austin, TX | 19.4 mi. | (512) 469-9000 | | Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin | 111 E Cesar Chavez | Austin, TX | 19.7 mi. | (512) 478-9611 | | Extended Stay America | 600 Guadalupe St | Austin, TX | 19.8 mi. | (512) 457-9994 | | Four Seasons Hotel Austin | 98 San Jacinto Blvd | Austin, TX | 19.8 mi. | (512) 478-4500 | | Hampton Inn And Suites Downtown | 200 San Jacinto St | Austin, TX | 19.8 mi. | (512) 472-1500 | | Austin Airport Marriott South | 4415 South Ih-35 | Austin, TX | 19.9 mi. | (512) 441-7900 | | Austin Executive Lodging | 8312 Fathom Cir #1201 | Austin, TX | 19.9 mi. | (512) 258-6976 | | Austin Hotel North | 6911 N Ih-35 | Austin, TX | 19.9 mi. | (512) 459-4251 | | Candlewood Suites - Austin South | 4320 I35 South | Austin, TX | 19.9 mi. | (512) 444-8882 |
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| Fairview Bed & Breakfast | 1304 Newning Ave | Austin, TX | 19.3 mi. | (512) 444-4746 |
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Driftwood Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with prevailing winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails, however, most of the time, with the area receiving nearly 2,650 hours of sun per year. The highest recorded temperature in central Texas was 112 F. on September 5, 2000. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
37°F |
1.89 in. |
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| February |
65°F |
40°F |
2.27 in. |
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| March |
73°F |
47°F |
2.33 in. |
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| April |
79°F |
54°F |
2.51 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
62°F |
4.83 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
68°F |
4.51 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
71°F |
1.46 in. |
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| August |
95°F |
70°F |
1.67 in. |
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| September |
89°F |
65°F |
2.59 in. |
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| October |
81°F |
56°F |
4.00 in. |
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| November |
69°F |
46°F |
3.29 in. |
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| December |
62°F |
39°F |
2.69 in. |
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Driftwood Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the San Marcos Municipal airport (HYI) located about 18 miles southeast of Driftwood in San Marcos, Texas, the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located approximately 22 miles east of Driftwood in Austin, Texas, the San Antonio International airport (SAT) located roughly 48 miles southwest of Driftwood in San Antonio, Texas, and finally Kerrville Municipal Louis Schreiner Field (ERV) located around 63 miles west of Driftwood in Kerrville, Texas.
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Driftwood Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Landa Park | New Braunfels | TX | 29.6 mi. | | | Kiddie Park Of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 29.6 mi. | | | Splashdown San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Quicksand at Woodcreek | Wimberley | TX | 9.8 mi. | | | Plum Creek Golf Course | Kyle | TX | 13.8 mi. | | | Quail Creek Country Club | San Marcos | TX | 17.6 mi. | | | Southwest Texas Golf Course | San Marcos | TX | 17.6 mi. | | | Avery Ranch Golf Club | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club & Range | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Butler Park Pitch & Putt Golf Course | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Cedars on Bergstrom Golf Course | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Circle C Ranch Golf Club | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Falconhead Golf Club | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Hancock Park Golf Course | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Jimmy ClayRoy Kizer Golf Course | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Lions Municipal Golf Course | Austin | TX | 19.8 mi. | | | Canyon Lake Golf & Country Club | Canyon Lake | TX | 22.2 mi. | | | Morris Williams Golf Course | Austin | TX | 23.2 mi. | | | Highland Lakes Country Club | Lago Vista | TX | 23.5 mi. | | | Lago Vista Country Club | Lago Vista | TX | 23.5 mi. | | | Pedernales Country Club | Spicewood | TX | 25.0 mi. | | | Lockhart State Park Golf Course | Lockhart | TX | 27.8 mi. | | | Rebecca Creek Golf Course | Spring Branch | TX | 28.7 mi. | | | Bandit | New Braunfels | TX | 29.7 mi. | | | Landa Park Municipal Golf Course | New Braunfels | TX | 29.7 mi. | | | Lees Par 3 Golf Course & Driving Range | New Braunfels | TX | 29.7 mi. | | | Sundance Golf Course | New Braunfels | TX | 29.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Blanco State Park | | TX | 23.4 mi. | | | Lockhart State Park | | TX | 27.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Latin American Collection of the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art | Austin | TX | 19.9 mi. | (History) | | Texas Military Forces Museum | Austin | TX | 19.9 mi. | (History) | | Texas Memorial Museum | Austin | TX | 19.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | Austin | TX | 19.9 mi. | (Art) | | Charles W. Moore Foundation | Austin | TX | 19.9 mi. | (History) | | Gillespie Co. Historical Society Pioneer Museum | Fredericksburg | TX | 51.3 mi. | (History) | | Magic Lantern Castle Museum | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | (History) | | Wooden Nickel Historical Museum | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Institute of Texan Cultures | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | (Art) | | Alamo | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | (History) | | Fort Sam Houston Museum | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | | | Sea World of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 55.7 mi. | | | The Texas Zoo | Victoria | TX | 110.1 mi. | | | Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 111.7 mi. | |
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