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Lakeway Travel Guide

A consistently growing city in Texas hill country, Lakeway is a city built upon old-school community values and a rich history. With a convenient location on the south shore of Lake Travis, Lakeway is both an entertainment hub and the ideal place for a relaxing nature-filled vacation.

Things to Do in Lakeway

Lakeway’s visitors can get in touch with nature when they visit the city’s various parks including Lakeway City Park, which features a sandy beach for sun tanning, walking trails, playgrounds, and a large ball field. They could also spend the day hiking and biking the trails of the Hamilton Greenbelt I, take a class at Balance Yoga, jet skiing on the Lakeway Marina, taking a private boat ride with Sail Austin Charters, or venturing into Volente for a day of ziplining with Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. Alternatively, guests can get a massage at Blush Beauty Bar, treat their ailments with an hour in the Austin Salt Cave, or enjoy a live production produced by local talent at the TexARTS Association. Guests over 21 can opt to spend an afternoon at Lake Travis Wine Traders where they can sample an array of fine local wines and cheeses.

Best Time to Visit Lakeway

The best time to visit Lakeway is May through September for the warmest summer weather and the most sunshine.

Food in Lakeway

Lakeway boasts a wide variety of restaurants. A few of the most popular with the locals include but aren’t limited to Sakura Sushi & Bar, Canyon Grille, Santa Catarina, MOD Pizza, and Cafe Lago which specializes in homemade soups, sandwiches, and breakfast items.

Best Events in Lakeway

Lakeway hosts a number of annual events including the Trail of Lights, Summer KickOFF, the Memorial Day Ceremony, the 4th of July Celebration, and the Eggstravaganza. One of the city’s most child-friendly events, however, is the annual StoryWalk where children and their families can take a stroll around downtown Lakeway while reading a popular children’s novel that is posted along the StoryWalk path.

Things to Do for Families in Lakeway

Adventurous families who visit Lakeway can catch a new release or feature film at Cinemark Hill County Galleria, or make their way down to the Hugh 5 Family Fun Center where they can spend the day bowling, playing laser tag and arcade games, testing out virtual reality games, practice their axe throwing, and try out a variety of tasty snacks. Families might also consider taking a trip to McKinney Falls State Park where they go camping at any of the park’s lakeside, pet friendly campgrounds.