Lakeway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Enjoy a day of fun on the water in this small suburb of Austin located on Lake Travis and the Colorado River.

Lakeway offers a completely different Texas experience from its busy neighbor Austin. Lakeway is located on the shore of the Colorado River. Take advantage of all of the scenic outdoor possibilities it offers, from fishing to boating to tubing.

Begin your explorations of the Colorado River at Lakeway Marina. Choose from a full range of equipment to rent, from motorboats to paddle boards. Go waterskiing or Jet Skiing. Have fun in the sun on a party boat.

Enjoy Lake Travis and all its recreational possibilities. The reservoir, which was built into the Colorado River in 1942, stretches nearly 64 miles (103 kilometers) long. Go fishing and see if you can catch the largemouth bass, catfish and sunfish that are in abundance in Lake Travis. Dive in for a refreshing swim Lake Travis is renowned for its crystal clear water.

Check out the many parks located around Lake Travis. Use the boat launch at Mansfield Dam Park to put your canoe or motorboat in the water. Go windsurfing or scuba diving at Bob Wentz Park. Join other bird watchers at Dink Pearson Park. Hippie Hollow Park, located on the eastern end of the lake, is known as one of the few legal clothing-optional parks in Texas.

Lakeway has a surprising number of parks for its size. Find something to suit your interests at the play areas, trails, sports fields and more of the waterfront City Park. Follow Lakeway Boulevard Hike and Bike Trail all the way through town. Walk among dramatic geological features at Canyonlands. Take your family or your pet for a hike along Hurst Creek in the Smith Greenbelt.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of Lakeway and visit nearby Austin for a lively cultural scene. In less than 45 minutes, drive to possibly the most hip city in Texas. From world-renowned museums to trendy restaurants, Austin has attractions to appeal to everyone. Attracting top talent in jazz, blues, rock, country and more, the state’s capital is also known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

Where to stay in Lakeway

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Buffalo Gap

Though Buffalo Gap may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park.

Buffalo Gap
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The Hills

The Hills might not have many top sights, but Flintrock Falls at The Hills Country Club and Lakeway Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Hills
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Yacht Harbor

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Yacht Harbor and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Travis and Lakeway Country Club.

Yacht Harbor
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Cardinal Hills

Cardinal Hills might not have many top sights, but Lake Travis and Lakeway Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Rough Hollow

Rough Hollow might not have many top sights, but Lakeway Country Club and Flintrock Falls at The Hills Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Round Mountain

While Round Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Lake Travis and Lakeway Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Lakeway Resort & Spa
Lakeway Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
101 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway, TX
The price is ฿5,472 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿5,472
฿7,770 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Lakeway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Super relaxing and super friendly staff. My son enjoy the pool and the view from our room. Love this place!"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Lakeway Resort & Spa
Omni Austin Hotel
Omni Austin Hotel
4 out of 5
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,702 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿4,702
฿5,584 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews)
"Excellent room. Good location. Good service. Good gym facilities"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Omni Austin Hotel
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is ฿4,042 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿4,042
฿4,729 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,078 reviews)
Not very roomy.
"Room is ok for a 1 night stay or multiple if you are traveling alone. The new modern micro hotel room was not for me. The shower leaked out to the sink area and there was hair and nail clippings all over the floor which shows that the cleaning staff didn’t do a good job at least in my room."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

citizenM Austin Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Downtown Austin
Placemakr Downtown Austin
4 out of 5
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)
"It really is a great place for those looking to stay downtown but have the amenities of an apartment. The staff is also super nice"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Placemakr Downtown Austin
Austin Condo Hotel
Austin Condo Hotel
4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Austin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Austin Condo Hotel
Sonder at East 5th
Sonder at East 5th
3.5 out of 5
1211 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
"The property was very convenient to restaurants and bars. Very walkable and good access to parking within the building. The apartment was very clean and stocked with all the necessities, easy check-in and checkout process."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Sonder at East 5th
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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