
The Hills of Lakeway Country Club has beautiful greens, designed by Jack Nicklaus and features 36 holes. Take on a couple of holes at the gorgeous golf courses in and around the Lake Travis area. In addition to zipping around the longest zip line in Texas, you’ll be treated to a three-hour hike and get access to their private lakefront property with all snacks and equipment included. Ziplines aren’t for the faint of heart but Lake Travis Zipline is worth getting over your fear.

They also host the annual Jaws on the Water event put on by Alamo Drafthouse and it’s a perfect viewing spot for the Fourth of July annual fireworks show.Ĭourtesy of Lake Travis Zipline.

Back on shore, the Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark is packed with awesome themed water slides like the Pirate Ship, Texas Twister, the Sidewinder plus a beach, a protected swim area, volleyball, and a game lounge. Two football fields of floating obstacles, lakefront property, hammocks, floating picnic tables, and beach games is kind of the ultimate day at the lake. It’s a floating water park and obstacle course with a bonus island getaway. Fans of American Ninja Warrior should book the all-day lake experience at Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures. Make sure to check out Devil’s Cove, the spot where everyone drops anchor, ties up, and has a massive lake party each weekend. If you get a captained boat, they’ll even grill your food and make your drinks. For something speedier, Austin’s Boat Tours has a huge range of options from speed boats to pontoon rentals, jet skis to party barges. They’ll cruise you around the lake in style. bachelorette party), call the people at Sail ATX. For a slow sunset, sunrise, or private event (e.g. You don’t visit the Lake Travis area without getting on (and in) Lake Travis.

The businesses that have sprung up around the lake in far west Austin, Lakeway and other nearby towns are seemingly all designed to get you to relax, have fun, and indulge in a staycation. Any day you’re on the lake is a good day and Lake Travis is a perfect getaway for those looking to get out on some water.
