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Top 10 Things to do on Lake Travis
The Spanish Oaks community lifestyle offers tremendous amenities, including being located minutes from Austin's largest lake, Lake Travis. Nearly 64 miles long and covering 18,929 acres, Lake Travis offers plenty of room to enjoy almost every water sport as well as incredible scenic beauty. The Lake exudes a relaxing atmosphere and the perfect place for spending time with family and friends just a few miles from your luxury Austin home in Spanish Oaks.
Boating on Lake Travis
Boating is most certainly one of the most prominent activities to enjoy on beautiful Lake Travis. Whether you enjoy sailing or something a little speedier, you can spend the day soaking in the Texas sun and relishing your time with friends and family. And if you don't currently own a boat, there are plenty of places to rent one from a number of locations, such as Daybreak Boat Rentals, a family owned company just west of Austin. Lakeway Marina on Lakeway Drive offers watercraft rentals for skiing and other boating sports as well as a clothing shop for your water sport needs
If you're looking to host a large party, there are a few riverboat options, including Flagship Texas, who offer private cruises on Lake Travis for up to 250 individuals, both corporate and formal parties. Captain and crew complete the catering, and you'll enjoy thousands of feet of deck space with private baths, dressing rooms and expansive dining rooms.
Kayaking is another popular past time for those looking for a quiet way to enjoy the lake. You can purchase or rent kayaks for Lake Travis boating from Mud Outdoor Center as well as a number of stores around Austin.
Fishing and More at Lake Travis
Lake Travis has a number of great locations to spend your morning fishing for bass, catfish or sunfish in a quiet cove. If you're an angler looking for a fishing guide, you can enjoy the assistance of companies like BassMan Guide Service, Allen Christenson, Git Bit Fishing Guide Service and Scales Guide Service.
Another exciting way to spend the day on the lake is to engage in a number of watersports. One of the top activities is wakeboarding, and for those new to the sport, you can take lessons from Freeride Wakeboard School to help you hone your skills. And depending on your instructor, you may be able to join in on a child's wakeboarding lesson.
Diving and parasailing are two more popular activities on Lake Travis. If you're looking to get started with a diving experience, Lake Travis Diving, Windy Point Park, Dive World, and Lake Travis Scuba Dives are all great resources to learn the sport. And if staying above the water is more appealing, parasailing can be done with Airscape Parasail, who features top notch equipment.
Dining and More on Lake Travis
When it's time to take a break from all of your water activities on Lake Travis you'll find there is no shortage of restaurants to sample. Whether your taste buds are seeking something more casual or more high-end fine dining, wherever you are on the lake, your dining experience will surely be complemented by exceptional views and magnificent sunsets. Some of the favorite lakeside establishments include Lakehouse Cafe at Briarcliff Marina, The Pier on Lake Travis at Point Venture Marina, Carlos 'n Charlie's on Hiline Road, Johnny Fin's at Hurst Harbor Marina, Iguana Grill on North RM 620.
Two additional activities to do on Lake Travis include hiking and picnicking. Pace Bend Park, Muleshoe Bend and Grelle offer great hiking trails while Camp Creek and Shaffer Bend offer wonderful places to host a picnic. Other hiking and picnicking parks include Turkey Bend, Arkansas Bend, Bob Wentz, Cypress Creek, Dave Reed, Dink Pearson, Hippie Hollow, Laura Reed, Mansfield Dam and Sandy Creek.
Finally, a few more popular activities to do on Lake Travis include a fun-filled waterpark, miniature golfing and yacht cruises. Volente Beach Park offers a number of waterpark rides, including Flashflood, The Twister and The Lazy Lagoon as well as beach and picnic areas. Daybreak Boat Rentals recently opened up a miniature golf course for families to enjoy. And Lakeway Marina offers the chance to spend the day relaxing on a luxury cruise on Lake Travis.
The best news is that each of these activities on Lake Travis is only minutes from the Spanish Oaks private community offering you yet another amenity to living in our beautiful luxury Austin homes. Just a short drive via Texas Highway 71 to Lake Travis and you'll be on your way to reveling in a weekend getaway and every imaginable water sport.
