Lakeway and Austin
Lakeway: An Ideal Location
With only 13,000 residents, Lakeway offers the best of both worlds — a small-town feel with all the big-city conveniences of nearby Austin. Lakeway is about 20 minutes from the cultural, nightlife, and business districts of downtown Austin and is around 30 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The Lakeway area is home to numerous parks and recreation areas, as well as upscale shopping and dining.
- Lakeway area parks feature acres of outdoor recreation and miles of trails for walking, running and biking. Waterfront access for swimming and fishing are available in some parks as well as fields and courts for organized sports.
- Hamilton Pool, a beautiful and popular nature preserve, is home to a natural swimming hole and a 50-foot waterfall.
- Volente Beach Water Park — With water slides, a lazy lagoon, pirate ship, and more attractions, Volente Beach has something for everyone in the family.
- Nationally renowned nearby restaurants including Hudson's on the Bend and The Oasis.
- The Hill Country Galleria — big name retailers such as Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Dick’s Sporting Goods are alongside boutique-style shops such as Chico’s and Eddie Bauer.
Austin Area
Called "The live music capital of the world," Austin is a city with plenty of culture and entertainment. A quirky mix of old and new, traditional and sophisticated, Austin has something for everyone. Named the "Second Best Big City to Live" by Money magazine, "Fifth Hot City for Entrepreneurs" by Entrepreneur.com, and the "Eighth Best City for Singles" by Forbes, Austin certainly adores the spotlight.
Capital of the State of Texas and home to the University of Texas, Austin is a haven for art, history, and culture. Visit www.austintexas.org for more information on Austin's many restaurants, music festivals, state capitol building attractions, art museums, and more. Below is a list of places and events on the must-see list:
- University of Texas at Austin: a hub of education, art, research, and sports
- Music festivals: South by Southwest, Urban Music Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival
- Museums: Blanton Museum of Art, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin Museum of Art
- Performing arts: The Paramount Theater, Long Center for the Performing Arts, UT Performing Arts Center
- Dozens of other nearby attractions: Texas State Capitol grounds, Austin Zoo, Texas Wine Trails, Zilker Botanical Garden
