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This Weekend in the Lake Travis Area: August 8 – 10

Written by Todd Hower | August 8, 2014

With only a couple of weeks left before the start of school, it’s time to cram in all the fun stuff you said you were going to do before summer is over. Luckily, this weekend is jam packed with unique events to add some spark to the few weekends left this summer.

Of note is the Texas Tax Free Weekend happening all weekend long. Another event I highly recommend is the Balloons over Lake Travis — it’s not easy rolling out of bed on a Saturday morning before the sun comes up, but this event is worth it!

Here’s all the goods for this weekend. Pick one or choose a bunch — just have a great weekend in the Lake Travis area.

Lake Travis Area History: Lago Vista

Written by Todd Hower | August 6, 2014

In and around the Lake Travis area, one has their fair share of opportunities to take advantage of lake life. From exhilarating water sports to relaxing on the shores of Lake Travis, there’s a little taste of something for everyone.

And when city life gets to be too tiring, you might find yourself looking to the surrounding lake towns for a little getaway when needed. Whether you’re on the search for a place to call home or just a relaxing day trip, one of the spots on Lake Travis worth checking out is Lago Vista. Along the North Shore of Lake Travis sits this quaint lake town, best known for the laid-back lake vibes and leisure on the water.

A scenic drive down 1431 gives you an idea as to why Lago Vista is also known as “The Gateway to the Highland Lakes.” With a total area of just under 10 square miles, most of life — economic and social — centers around these man-made lakes. And Lago Vista has a little slice of Lake Travis to call its own.

Angel Donuts & Treats: A Sweet Stop in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Mandy Spivey | August 5, 2014

Just up the road and tucked away in the Trails of 620 shopping center sits one of the best sweet stops in the Lake Travis area. Angel Donuts and Treats is independently-owned and run by master donut chefs and bakers Angela Whitman and Cyndra Larsen. What began as two roommates concocting and baking up sweets out of their place has turned into a full-time business. But their passion for baking didn’t start with donuts.

“It started with cake balls; we tried some cake balls and thought they were pretty amazing, then we started playing with different flavors,” Larsen goes on to say. Her love for the dessert is apparent in the large glass display in front showcasing the dozen or so flavors of cake balls she has perfected over the years.

Pure Barre in Lakeway: Transform Your Body

Written by Cathy Hale | August 4, 2014

I’ve heard my girlfriends rave about Pure Barre for years, so I finally decided to experience it for myself. I’ve always been an athletic person, but due to a badly herniated lower lumbar disc (L5), the past six months have been harrowing to say the least.

Thanks to time, patience and physical therapy, I’m finally working out again. So I connected with Pure Barre owner, Denyse Kroll, who is the happy face behind the bar at the Lakeway studio located at 2300 Lohman’s Spur.

This Weekend in the Lake Travis Area: August 1 – 3

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | August 1, 2014

Friday, August 1

Dive-In Movie The Lego Movie at the Lakeway Swim Center (8:30pm)

Family Movie Night at Ski Shores Cafe with free s’mores for the kids (6:30pm)

Reunion on the Starlight Stage at the Oasis (7:00pm – 10:30pm)

Matt Wilson Band at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (7:30pm)

Gary Anderson Classic Rock at Rumi’s Tavern (9:00pm)

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