Your Guide to Lake Travis, Austin TX
Austinites are known for their health-conscious attitudes, and the communities surrounding Lake Travis are no different.
You can always spot cyclists and runners in the area, whether in neighborhoods or even on the more busy roadways. You'd almost have to work at not being active considering the many miles of hiking and biking trails, swimming spots and array of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed all year long.
Recreational activities aside, the Lake Travis area is home to all manner of athletes, including various championship teams at the high school level. Among them is the Lake Travis High School football program which boasts six state titles.
But you don't have to be in training for a marathon to enjoy the great outdoors in the Lake Travis area. Check out some of the Lake Travis area outdoor activities you and your family can start enjoying today.
Known for the spectacular views of Lake Travis, Vintage Villas is a family owned and operated hotel and event center tucked along Hudson Bend on the south shore of Lake Travis.
It’s the perfect getaway and you’ll feel right at home. Book a room any day of the week … if the hotel isn’t already booked for an event.
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Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year, so it’s a great time to think about taking a mini-break.
A little vacation can rekindle that spark of romance any time of year, though — a couple of nights away from the demands of home can make it seem all the sweeter once you return.
Whether it’s a rustic hidey-hole you’re after or a full-service pampering, the Lake Travis area has something for everyone. Here are a few suggestions.
Adulthood may toss a few favorite childhood staples: bubblegum flavored ice cream, monkey bars and Pop Rocks.
But there is a quintessential childhood fantasy that follows many into double digits, and is classic and timeless as Peter Pan — treehouses.
Growing up, I always wanted a treehouse.
The closest I came was my grandparent’s concrete storm cellar. When I wanted to hide from the world, my refuge was on top of its concrete domed roof.
With the assistance of a neighboring kumquat tree, I would climb its branches, step onto the cellar’s roof.
The world never bothered me up there. Time was still and allowed me to get lost in an imaginative world.
Life was easy when my feet were 30 feet off the ground.
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An inexpensive staycation that can be less than a two hour road trip from the Lake Travis area — Boerne, TX.
Skip downtown San Antonio or loop around UTSA and go for this quaint town tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
The best way to experience a day in Boerne is near Main Street — the most happening area of town. Or rent out an Airbnb Hideaway in the Hill Country and spend your entire weekend visiting all the shops on main street and exploring the surrounding Hill Country.
You’ll seriously have the most enjoyable time while you’re walking, eating, and shopping in one of America’s top 10 mispronounced towns — commonly mispronounced Born by out-of-towners.
Here are some of the local shops that you’ll find in Boerne (pronounced Ber-NEE), Texas:
What? Take a vacation in the Lake Travis area?
Typically you’d think that vacationing means packing immaculately for a week or so, to a destination that requires hopping on a plane, and dropping the children off at grandpa and grandma’s.
As a Lake Travis Local, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise if your vacation time and budget do not allow for all of the hassles of traveling far from home.
Pack one bag, comfortable tennis shoes, and be ready to purge off any stresses or emotional baggage that you may have. Get ready for 360 degree views of the rolling hills and blue waters of the Lake Travis area.
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