Lake Travis

5 Lakeside Dining & Live Music Spots on Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | May 9, 2018

Lake Travis may be a little bit low, but thanks to relatively cool temps and a few rainy days, it’s looking amazing. Whether you want to grab lunch, drinks, dinner with a spectacular sunset or live music, there are plenty of options for lakeside fun.

If you’re a long-time LT-er, you probably think you know all of the dining spots on Lake Travis, but have you been to them lately?

Add these to your 30 Fun Things To Do This Summer and get started.

Spreading Holiday Cheer: Tips for Decorating Roadside Trees in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | December 7, 2017

“Is that cedar tree on 620 draped in a glittery metallic substance, or is my gluten-free eggnog too strong?”

If you’re new to the Lake Travis area, you may be puzzled by the magical appearance of roadside Christmas trees. Relax, you’re not hallucinating. It’s an Austin tradition.

Every year after Thanksgiving, trees along the busiest highways in the Lake Travis area start to get more festive as Christmas approaches. By the time December 25th arrives there are literally hundreds of brightly colored, cheery trees lining roadways in and around Austin. It’s a rather spectacular sight to see.

If you’re feeling inspired to decorate a tree yourself, you might have a few questions swirling around in that jolly head of yours.

Is this an organized thing? I bet there’s a virtual sign-up sheet on Shutterfly somewhere.

Is it legal? Getting arrested could be a major buzz kill.

Are there rules? Because there are always rules.

Can I advertise my company? Why spend marketing dollars when you have trees.

If you’d like to add this tree-tastic tradition to your holiday To-Do list, we’ve got the answers you seek.

Lake Travis Development Update: What’s Open & What’s Coming Soon

Written by Cathy Hale | November 16, 2017

Thanksgiving is next week, which means 2017 is almost a wrap. “Holy shiitake mushrooms, how in the Howard Johnson’s did that happen!?”

It’s been another wild year of growth in the Lake Travis area with more on the horizon. Before we dig into turduckens and sweet potato pie, let’s take a look back at LT’s big business and development stories, and chat about what’s brewing in 2018.

Spoiler alert: Will our highway woes end? Will Lake Travis magically morph back into a small town with a Piggly Wiggly? Uhm, er … no.

It’s time for tryptophan and traffic, friends!

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