30 Fun Things To Do for Spring Break in Lake Travis

Is it just us, or does 2017 seem to be flying by at a rapid pace? Next week, spring break is upon us!

Thanks to all of this lovely rain, Lake Travis remains 100% full, so all of your favorite lake activities can be enjoyed at your leisure.

Plus, the days are about to get longer — next weekend we move to Daylight Saving Time — so get ready to “spring forward” at 2am on Sunday, March 12th.

If you’re staying local, it’s a beautiful time to be here and enjoy everything the Lake Travis area has to offer. Here are 30 fun things to do during Spring Break in the Lake Travis area:

#30 – Wake up early and grab breakfast at Cafe Lago in Lakeway. This quaint Lake Travis coffee shop has been serving smiles and tasty eats to the LT community for 24 years.

#29 – Make a splash at some of the most popular water holes in the state of Texas, Hamilton Pool Preserve, Krause Springs, Windy Point Park, and Bob Wentz Park.

#28 – Cute patios-a-plenty at Oaks at Lakeway! Perfect for a meal or a cocktail. Pick one or all of them including Torchy’s, Toscano, McArthur’s, and Table 620 in H-E-B, complete with a turf playground for the kiddos.

#27 – If it’s Sunday, visit the Lone Star Farmers Market and enjoy local produce and locally inspired artisan foods. Music, crafts, fun for the kiddos & more! Every Sunday from 10am until 2pm.

#26 – Enjoy a brew with a view. Try a London Homesick Ale from Oasis Texas Brewing Company, the GABF (Great American Beer Festival) 2014 Gold Medal Winner.

#25 – Don’t own a boat? No problem. Make a splash at Lakeway Marina where you can rent boats, water sport vehicles and private fishing guides. If you’re around Emerald Point Marina, visit the folks at Just For Fun Watercraft Rental and they’ll get you on the lake in style.

#24 – If you just want to take a dip in the lake and feel the squishy shore under your toes, check out lake access at Pace Bend Park, Windy Point Park, and Dink Pearson Park.

#23 – Treat yourself to weekend brunch at Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar in the Trails at 620. Enjoy their craft bar with wine on tap, craft beer and homemade bitters for craft cocktails and a delicious locally-sourced seasonal menu. Y-U-M.

#22 – Grab your family and friends for a slice of happiness — pizza! We did a local round-up of eight of LT’s favorite pizza spots in honor of National Pizza Day.

#21 – Take your DIY skills to new levels at Home Depot’s free workshops for guys and gals: Outdoor lighting on March 11, vertical herb garden on March 17 and install a ceiling fan on March 18 (at Bee Cave location).

#20 – Find out why Lake Travis residents are buzzing about Apis Resturant & Apiary in Spicewood, voted one of Austin’s best restaurants by Austin Monthly and the Austin American-Statesman. Make a reservation or hit the bar for The Apiary, a craft cocktail with honey made from their own hives.

#19 – Take a Hill Country day trip to Enchanted Rock for picnics and camping under the Texas sky. Plus, it’s a great place for Texas Bluebonnet sightings.

#18 – Make an impromptu playdate for your puppy by visiting one of the local dog parks in the Lake Travis area like Bark Park or Bee Cave Dog Park at Central Park.

#17 – Enjoy a sunset at The Oasis and soak in the view of a VERY full Lake Travis. High above the lake, the Starlight Terrace will be rocking with live music March 10-12 and March 17-19.

#16 – Strive for 20 minutes of {insert nothing here}. Yes, your brain — and body — can find peaceful and mindful moments at Balance Yoga where they offer guided meditation classes every weekday.

#15 – Get retail therapy and more at Hill Country Galleria. There’s a Wine Walk on March 9 and PAIYH Dance Studios is offering camp March 13-17.

#14 – If you’re spending time outdoors, don’t forget the bug spray! The moisture on the ground is a breeding hot spot for mosquitoes, but you can outsmart those little vampires!

#13 – Lake Travis is home to awesome libraries with plenty of reading groups and activities for all ages. Check out Bee Cave Public Library and Lake Travis Community Library.

#12 – If you’re looking to stay a little closer to the ground, try soaring across the beautiful canyons and Lake Travis with Lake Travis Zipline. With 7 zips — ranging from 250 feet to 2000 feet — and over two hours of fun it’s an ideal Lake Travis spring break adventure.

#11 – Bring your appetite to Noble Sandwich Co. for proper summer pigging out. This eatery has been featured on various shows on Food Network and mentioned in every foodie magazine. And when you bite into one of their mouth-watering sandwiches, you’ll understand why.

#10 – Bond with nature and enjoy the sweet sounds of Hurst Creek when you stroll Hamilton Greenbelt. In Spicewood, Grelle Park has a 2 mile hiking trail and Muleshoe Bend has a 6.5 mile hiking and biking trail.

#9 – It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Your kiddos (ages 5-12) will love a week of Mary Poppins theater camp at TexARTS March 13-17 with a performance on the final day of camp.

#8 – Make this Lake Travis spring break memorable on horseback at Silver’s Trails in Spicewood for a true Texas experience.

#7 – Catch fireflies! Did you know each lightning bug species flashes a specific pattern of light? Places like Learning Express Toys carry critter cases, so your youngster can safely catch and keep these cool beetles. At least for a while …

#6 – Make an appointment to visit LT’s unique spa, Austin Salt Cave and experience soothing homeopathic healing with salt.

#5 – If you’ve got a hankerin’ for live music, check out Poodies Roadhouse for live music every day of the week.

#4 – Take a staycation at one of the resorts or hotels in and around Lake Travis: Lakeway Resort, Vintage Villas, Sonesta Hotel Bee Cave or any of the other romantic getaways along the way.

#3 – Looking for a picture-perfect view of your beloved Lake Travis? Check out 10 spots where your camera will thank you. Hint: St. Luke’s on the Lake has an awesome vantage point.

#2 – Infamous Brewing Company is a mix of indoor and outdoor entertainment. Enjoy the flavors of their locally brewed beer while on a tour of the brewery. Or stop by to celebrate their 4th anniversary on March 19th.

#1 – Don’t forget to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17!

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.”

Stay tuned for our Weekend Roundup on Friday with a comprehensive list of upcoming events.