Lake Travis Lifestyle

Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX

Cathy Hale

What’s Shaking in Spicewood, Texas

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When we write about the Lake Travis area, we include the neighboring city of Spicewood, because it’s just too darn charming to ignore. With its rolling hills, wide-open spaces, parks, watering holes, vineyards, shopping and dining, the vibe in Spicewood is an authentic taste of Texas.

I mean, Spicewood is home to Willie Nelson. How much more Texas can you get?

Today we’ll take a look back, and a peek forward at three new businesses in Spicewood that just opened this summer. The list of places to visit in Spicewood keeps getting better.

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A Fall Preview at the Hill Country Galleria

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A lot is buzzing at Hill Country Galleria, and we’re not just talking about couples headed to see IT Chapter Two. Saturday Night Concert Series is returning, Athleta is getting ready to open, Java Dive is back, a fresh co-op retailer will be opening their stylish door on September 13, and more.

We have pop-up shops, pop-up dining, pop-up popcorn, pop-up ads, co-ops. Yep, 2020 is all about hyphenated words, Lake Travis.

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What’s Up With That, Lake Travis?

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Once in a while, you observe things or hear about things in the Lake Travis community that make you go hmmm. Then you do a little bit of investigating to see if you can find the answers. Usually, you can connect the dots and figure out what’s what. But sometimes, you can’t.

From fences to sharpshooting to a lack of liquid nitrogen to Stonehenge-themed school parking lots, let’s take a look at some of the stuff that has you scratching your head and thinking, “What’s up with that?”

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Tucking It Out: Pure Barre Lakeway Gets A Makeover

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Almost two years ago to the day, Pure Barre Lakeway announced new ownership and a makeover of sorts. Well, PB Lakeway is still going strong because the studio just finished another makeover and rolled out new classes too.

You could say going to Pure Barre Lakeway is especially “sweet” these days thanks to the shiny new studio, updated easy-to-use software system, and class schedule. Studio owner, Jennifer Sweet (pun intended!) is passionate about sharing her love of Pure Barre with the Lake Travis area community.

“It’s crazy to see the growth in Lakeway,” says Jennifer. “The difference in only two years is astonishing!”

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Art, Bikes & Adult Beverages: Austin-y Events Headed to Lake Travis Area

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If this cray cray Texas heat has you holed up in your house, blasting the AC 24/7, then maybe it’s time to get out and have some fun supporting local initiatives in Lake Travis. After all, the 10-day forecast only calls for temperatures in the high 90s.

We’ve seen a refreshing rise in local art awareness with the opening of new art galleries and studios. (Don’t forget, the call for mural art entries are being accepted through August 31.) Additionally, the City of Bee Cave continues to make plans for connectivity with more bike and pedestrian trails to decrease traffic congestion.

You could say we’re flexing our right-brain muscles to let our creative side shine brighter.

That said, two free events are coming up at Hill Country Galleria: HEATWAVE presented by ContraCommon on August 30 and Bicycles, Blues & Brews on September 7.

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