Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX
Perhaps Lake Travis folks stay active because there is so much yummy food to try! From typical fare (Tex-Mex) to the more unique (food trailer scene), there usually is something new or "coming soon" to try in this growing community. A healthy mindset means there are always various good-for-you options: organic, farm to table, and locally-grown, to name a few.
New grocery store options continue to offer the good stuff and local breweries are making their mark in everything from new establishments to tours and tap rooms. Specialty coffee shops and any number of local bakeries means your palette doesn't have to travel far for variety.
Check out our write-ups of Lake Travis area restaurants, breweries, and features of local dining and favorite happy hour spots. Between good eats and kid-friendly environments, as well as a good deal here and there, you're not likely to be short on inspiration.
If you live in the Lake Travis area, you know one of our favorite indulgences is fried dough confectionery.
Yep, we love our donuts!
On a typical weekend morning, the line at The Donut Hole is out-the-door as children and adults gaze in awe at the array of freshly baked donuts sitting happily behind the glass case.
[Read more…] about The Donut Hole of Lake Travis: 3 Locations, 10 Years, and a New Donut Addition
Pizza is like a smile, it’s the universal food nobody can resist. Luckily, you don’t have to! The Lake Travis area has plenty of fantastic spots to grab a slice of your favorite Italian treat.
We already covered the Top 10 Pizza Places in the Lake Travis area, so now we decided to tighten it up a bit. To help you in your search for pizza for every occasion, this next Lake Travis Lifestyle pizza post is a best of category.
From food truck pizza to pizza worthy of a road trip, here is your Best _____ Pizza in the Lake Travis area.
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Every now and then you stumble across a hidden gem that you know will become a big part of your life.
The Rusty Mule, located at 9201 US-290 between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs, is that diamond in the rough.
Folks that have been out there will immediately begin to sing its praises when The Rusty Mule is mentioned in conversations, convincing those who haven’t been yet to put it on their “places to go” list.
[Read more…] about The Rusty Mule: A Place Where All Unattended Kids Get Mullets
Have you ever imagined a quiet and relaxing day at a winery … in a commercial business park?
Although you wouldn’t think to find a Texas winery tucked away in a strip of businesses located off Anderson Mill Road, it’s actually quite a pleasant surprise to find your way to this family winery with the warmest of welcomes.
Bent Oak Winery opened up their doors in October 2015. Take a trip to the east side of the Lake Travis area and get ready to enjoy a taste of wines made with grapes sourced from both California and Texas.
[Read more…] about Bent Oak Winery: A Winery That’s Not in the Texas Hill Country
In the Lake Travis area, we’re spoiled with a great selection of wines made right in our backyard. From Merlot to Chardonnay, all styles are fermented here, making for delicious wine trails just down the road from us.
And while you may be more acquainted with wineries in nearby Fredericksburg or Dripping Springs when you tour and taste, there’s a new winery on the scene in Spicewood that is looking to change the game when it comes to making wine in Texas.
[Read more…] about El Gaucho Winery: A Taste of Argentina in the Heart of Texas