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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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 Volente Beach Water Park.

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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 NZ$397 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$397
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lakeway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"This place is a great gem!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Lakeway Resort & Spa
Fairmont Austin
Fairmont Austin
4 out of 5
101 Red River St, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$545 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$545
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Austin. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,949 reviews)
"I spent my valentines with my wife and we both loved it."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Fairmont Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is NZ$305 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,420 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

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.
Lake Views + Pool & Waterfall - Lake Travis Vista!
Lake Views + Pool & Waterfall - Lake Travis Vista!
Austin
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lakeway. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Travis and Lakeway Country ...
7.4/10 Good! (10 reviews)
Perfect Stay
"We had a Great experience. Thank you"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Lake Views + Pool & Waterfall - Lake Travis Vista!
The Treehouse on Lake Travis
The Treehouse on Lake Travis
Lakeway
Book a stay at this beach villa in Lakeway. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a sauna. Popular attractions Lake Travis and Lakeway Country Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Fantastic stay!
"We had a great time at the Treehouse! A nice relaxing weekend at the Treehouse"

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

The Treehouse on Lake Travis
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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)
Great place and great location.
"I had a great stay at Placemakr in downtown Austin. The apartment building is conveniently located next to I-35 so easy in and out to the city, but was also walkable to restaurants and bars. The property is clean and has some really cool shared spaces. Would highly recommend and would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Placemakr Downtown Austin
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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