Lake Travis’ most familiar landmark archipelago, Starnes Island, was simply a hill in Travis County until the early part of the 1940’s when Mansfield Dam was built on the Colorado River creating Lake Travis. Starnes is located in the Sandy Creek arm of the lake. The island is also know to some as Monkey Island,…
Here’s our list of the Best Lake Travis Party Boats Lake Travis has THE BIGGEST fleet of Party Boats & Barges in the state. No better way to enjoy the pristine waters than a ride out to Devil’s Cove or Starnes Island with 20-50 of your closest friends. Premier Party Cruises Premier Party Cruises is…
It’s that time of year. Here are the Best Lake Travis Holiday events on and around the lake. Bee Cave on Ice The City of Bee Cave presents Bee Cave on Ice at Hill Country Galleria! Come out and enjoy this year’s coolest holiday attraction from Friday, November 15th, 2024 – Sunday, January 5th, 2025.…
Just northwest of Austin’s is Texas’s most visited lake, Lake Travis. This lake is BIG folks. It’s 63.75 miles long, has over 271 miles of shoreline and its maximum width is 4.5 miles. Lake Travis is THE most visited freshwater recreational vacation destination in the state. It’s limestone bottom results in it’s unique crystal clear…
Is it safe to swim in Lake Travis ? The short answer is YES, by exercising common sense swimming safety. Hundreds of thousands of people swim annually in Lake Travis. Lake Travis is one of Texas’ largest lakes and the state’s most visited. Boat traffic on the water can be very high during peak season,…
Lake Travis, located near Austin, Texas, is a popular destination for bachelorette parties and other group gatherings. Texas’ most widely boated lake hosts 1000’s of bachelor and bachelorette parties every year. With its scenic beauty, ample water activities, and vibrant nearby nightlife (Austin), it offers a great setting for a memorable celebration. Here are some…
Looking for a day of fun on Lake Travis ? Try out one of the great kayak and SUP rental companies on the lake. Lake Travis offers single, double and paddle kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, sailing dingys and deliver-to-your-site options. You’ll get up close and personal with the water and get some great exercise in…
Multiple days of activities, celebrations, parades and fireworks mark the 4th of July Independence Day holiday on Lake Travis. At the top of this page are dates and times for parades and fireworks on Lake Travis over the 2024 Independence Day holiday. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of ALL the…
We’ve looked at our site analytics. We’ve found the Top things to do on Lake Travis ranked by pageviews. We’ve said it before, Lake Travis is a BIG lake. It’s 63.75 miles long, has over 271 miles of shoreline. It’s also the the most commercially active reservoir in the state. It’s crystal clear blue waters,…
Come visit the best Lake Travis distillers of spirits. Texas’ most beautiful lake, and the aesthetic surrounding hill country are home to some of Austin’s best spirit distilleries. Not only are these facilities commercial spirit producers but wonderful Hill Country escapes with tours, events, live music and good times. Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery Iron…