Shopping

Shopping in the Lake Travis Area and Beyond

One cannot live by spectacular outdoor recreation and fantastic food alone. Sometimes, you've got to shop. Fortunately, the Lake Travis area has plenty of options for you in the shopping category as well.

Whether you're looking for a unique gift or a thrift shop find, you're covered. From the familiar and specialty shops of Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave to a day spent visiting the main street shops of that small town in the Hill Country — there is no shortage of shopping in the Lake Travis area and beyond.

As with eateries in the Lake Travis area, new shopping venues are always on the horizon. Check back often with LakeTravisLifestyle.com for the latest in shopping.

Groovers' Paradise at the Oasis: A Vinyl Resurgence on Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 18, 2015

It’s no secret that Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World.

Since 1991 it was established that Austin, Texas has more music venues per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Even more music-themed events are held here including South by Southwest, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest and Psych Fest, to name a few.

Needless to say, this town loves its music.

So many audiophiles live in and around Austin that even the vinyl resurgence has made an appearance here. To see the evidence, look squarely at the numerous up-and-coming record shops that have made Austin home. Just when it seemed like analog music was going to disappear forever in the wake of digital technology, a community of collectors and records sellers sprang up to the vinyl challenge.

Point of Origin: Lakeway's Go-To Gift Boutique with Heart

Written by Cathy Hale | March 11, 2015

There’s definitely something special about the local businesses and the business owners in Lake Travis. They love what they do and their passion is not only evident, it’s contagious. It makes living local fun for all of us.

This certainly holds true for LT’s family owned and operated gift boutique, Point of Origin in Lakeway. It’s your go-to shop for personalized, witty, one-of-a-kind and specialty items.

Point of Origin features brands like Alex and Ani, Brighton, Tyler Candles, Sorrelli, Ivy Jane, MissMe and Johnny Was just to name a few. They have wonderful lake-themed items like glass tumblers etched with “Lakeway,” “Steiner Ranch,” “Bee Cave” and our super cool zip codes. Plus, they carry lake-theme Maple Leaf at Home cutting boards and Lazy Susans that made Oprahs’ Favorite Things list in 2013. The fun doesn’t end there, because they also sell locally made chocolates and gourmet goodies that will satisfy every palette.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Lake Travis Edition

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 2, 2015

Valentine’s Day — the day of love, flowers, chocolates and copious spa treatments! Whether you’ve been with your special someone a hundred years or a few minutes, a well thought-out gift can do wonders for a relationship.

The big day is one of indulgences and showing your lover just how much you appreciate them. A gift of this magnitude is not something to be taken lightly, so that is why we have compiled a gift guide for the Lake Travis area for all types of boyfriends and girlfriends, husbands, wives and all those in between.

Shopping

Shopping in the Lake Travis Area and Beyond

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