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Family Friendly Activities for Spring Break in the Lake Travis Area

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You’re relaxing on a sandy beach as the gentle, warm breeze blows off the clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Your kids are off in the distance building a sand castle — and playing together peacefully. The friendly staff member from the all-inclusive resort approaches and asks if you need a drink refill and fresh towel. Your phone is off and your work is done. All you need to do is sit back and let the sound of the ocean waves wash over you. As your body sinks into the soft sand, you relax and drift away …

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Go Fly A Kite: Zilker Kite Festival on March 2

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Zilker Kite Festival

This week, if someone tells you to “go fly a kite” don’t be offended. It’s probably an invitation to the 86th annual Zilker Kite Festival. This Sunday, March 2nd, thousands of Austinites will make their way to Zilker Park’s great lawn for the family-friendly event.

The Zilker Kite Festival, always held on the first Sunday of March, is the longest continuously running kite festival in the United States. For many, the festival is a tradition and marks the start of spring in Austin. It’s free and fun for all ages.

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The Hills are Alive with Cedar Pollen: Allergy Season in Austin

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Cedar Trees - Austin Allergies

Sitting in church yesterday I looked around and noticed a third of the congregation rubbing their eyes and sniffling. Sure, the singing was powerful and obviously spoke to many, but frankly I was surprised that it had everyone that emotional. Did I miss something?

Then it dawned on me. It wasn’t the service that had everyone tearing up. It’s cedar fever season in Austin. Ah, yep. That explains it.

Allergies.

Either you’re in the club or you’re not. Some suffer like crazy this time of year while others go about their daily business with no problems. It hardly seems fair. The cedar fever club is one you really don’t want a membership in, though on the bright side once you’re inducted you have plenty of company.

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Lake Travis Area Neighborhood Guide: Rough Hollow Lakeway

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Nestled in the warm coves of Lake Travis sits one of Lakeway’s newest master-planned communities, Rough Hollow. This waterfront neighborhood which prides itself for embodying the “casual elegance” of lake life, is a perfect place to settle down and enjoy the Lake Travis Lifestyle.

History

The vision of Rough Hollow came from a local developer that knows the Lake Travis area well, Legend Communities. They have teamed up with Crescent Communities, which is based out of Charlotte, NC., to give residents a place where luxury meets adventure with a feel of “roughness” that the landscaping around the lake is known for.

Residents enjoy the breath-taking views of the Texas Hill Country while indulging their love of Lake Travis, the 65-mile reservoir that is the prize of the greater Austin area.

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Lake Travis Area Neighborhood Guide: River Place

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A beautful view at River Place Nestled along the northwest edge of Austin sits River Place, a master-planned community with over 1,100 homes that surround the neighborhood golf course and hillsides that line the shores of Lake Austin. Homeowners looking for something a little different than the downtown living experience will find the neighborhood setting serene.

Most well-known for the hill country views, Lake Austin waterfront, nature trails, parks, and a country club lifestyle — you won’t need to leave the neighborhood for a day outdoors.

History

This quiet subdivision first broke ground in the early 1990s. Since then, the surrounding area known as Four Points has experienced tremendous growth and development which has included schools, restaurants, shopping, office space, hotels, apartments, and more homes.

Housing

River Place is made up of single family homes set along peaceful residential streets. There’s a wide variety of construction and year built ranging from the early 90s to as recent as 2012.

Houses in River Place start in the $300,000 range, but you will have to pay more for seclusion and gorgeous panoramas. It’s easy to spend a million or more for the opportunity to live in the homes with exceptional views and Lake Austin frontage.

Restaurants & Shopping

Since River Place is located just a short drive outside of the downtown area, you have many options for eating and shopping around town. With easy access to 2222 and 360, residents are within a 10 minute drive to the Arboretum, the shops at Arbor Walk, The Domain and Lakeline Mall. HEB, Target, Walmart, and Home Depot are also in the Four Points area and located within a short distance of the neighborhood.

River Place Country Club features onsite dining for members that would rather stay closer to home. Other dining options located at the entrance of the neighborhood include Salsas Mexican Cantina, Hunan Riverplace, and the Black Walnut Cafe.

There’s no shortage of Austin food fare as you venture just outside of the neighborhood. Grab barbecue at Rudy’s, a taco at Torchy’s, or choose from several restaurants located at the Trails at 620.

These are just a few of the shopping and dining choices that are within a 10 minute drive of the River Place neighborhood.

Family & Fitness

If you love being able to get your daily jog while taking in the expansive views of the Texas Hill Country, River Place is right up your alley. With a plethora of parks and nature preserves around the community, you can find your favorite walking path and go.

Woodlands Park and Sun Tree Park emphasize the breathtaking scenery that River Place is best known for, while connecting you to nature trails around the neighborhood for the most scenic exercise routes this side of 360. Saddle up to the gorgeous overlooks, enjoy play areas for the little ones, or fire up a grill for some barbecue in the park.

Sun Tree Park A place that harmoniously melds the best features of several trails in the area often goes unmentioned — and it’s located in the River Place neighborhood!

River Place Nature Trail offers canyon views, waterfalls, pools, tall rock shelves, small walking bridges, a friendly swan, and just about everything but a partridge in a pear tree.

For fitness-minded individuals, the Clubhouse at River Place Country Club offers members a full-service fitness center, personal training, tennis courts, aerobics classes, and even massage therapy. In 2013, the RPCC underwent a $2 million renovation which updated the facilities, and even added a Saccone’s Pizza to the clubhouse.

Schools

River Place schools are located in Leander ISD. River Place Elementary, a K-5 campus, is located within the neighborhood. For pre-teens and teenagers, Four Points Middle School and Vandergrift High School are both located just outside of the neighborhood off McNeil Drive.

Major Street Boundaries

You can see the entrance to River Place from 2222, which is where this neighborhood begins. Continue down River Place Blvd. into the community, heading Southward toward Lake Austin. As you near River Place Country Club and Woodland Park, the road meets up with Big View Dr., which will take you all the way down to the properties with Lake Austin frontage.

Can you live here?

The views and parks are so picture perfect at times, one would think you were living in a postcard. Homeowners take great pride in their lookouts and landscaping, which really shows in the character of the subdivision. This community is very active, and you can tell as your drive down River Place Blvd.

River Place lookout This is a great neighborhood for families or anyone who loves views, outdoors, and of course … golf. You also get the 78730 zip code, which has appeared several times at the top of Austin’s wealthiest zip codes.

More About Lake Travis Real Estate

Lake Travis Lifestyle spotlights area neighborhoods, covers Lake Travis area history and gives you insight on the local market conditions. If you’re looking to call the Lake Travis area home — or just looking for a new place to live — we’ve got you covered.