Lake Travis in Austin Texas

Whenever there is a conversation about Austin itdowntown Austin is a scenic 45 minutes away,
invariably turns to the subject of the Lakes. Oneapproximately and Liberty Hill, Leander and Cedar
of these lakes is Lake Travis. Although LakePark are closer still. Commuting is not for
Travis is part of the Austin lifestyle, it consists ofeveryone, but living on the lake makes the drive
many communities that provides a unique lifestyleworthwhile to many.
and affordability that appeals too many. LakeThe Lake South area of Lake Travis is made up
Travis is surrounded by the Texas Hill Country,of some of the most prestigious and desired
which provides some of the most spectacularplanned residential communities, including Lakeway,
views available anywhere. There are a countlessBee Cave, Volente,Spicewood and other small
number of home sites, neighborhoods and worldareas. Lakeway offers residents local shopping,
famous restaurants tucked away in the hillsidesgrocery stores, restaurants and other amenities
that take advantage of these million dollar views.such as a tennis club, marina, swim center and
There are also home sites and restaurantsthe Lakeway Resort and Spa. Other rapidly
situated on the waterfront which providesexpanding areas included in the Lake South area
accessibility by road or by boat. Recreationincludes but, is not limited to, are Bee Cave,
abounds on "The Lake". Fishing and boating areSpicewood and Briarcliff. Bee Cave now boast of
chief pastimes for many people in and around thethe Hill Country Galleria Center. This unique center
Lakes and Austin. But there are also communitiesconsists of over one million square feet
that offer world class golf, private boat docks,(1,000,000) of retail, municipal and residential
waterfront parks and numerous other amenities.spaces. Across Hwy, 71 from the Hill Country
Lake Travis has numerous county parks, manyGalleria is the Shops at the Galleria offering
that offer camping and /or public boat docks,another 500,000 sq. ft of retail shops. A short
fishing and swimming areas, hiking trails and otherfew years ago, the only shopping here were a
recreational activities. Living or owning property oncouple of convenience stores. Highway 71 has
"The Lake "attracts individuals and families alike.always been a major artery that leads to "The
Almost everyone can find something that wouldLake" and the homes and communities all along
appeal to their taste and budget. When looking forthe route. Beginning at the "Y" in Oak Hill and
homes or land around Lake Travis, it is dividedcontinuing past the Pedernales River, Hwy. 71
primarily into two areas, Lake North and Lakewinds through this area of the Hill Country. Along
South.the way are numerous luxurious and prestigious
Lago Vista, Jonestown, Volente, Point Venture,private communities as well fabulous private
and numerous other communities and privatehomes tucked away along "The Lake" or in the
home sites make up the area of Lake Travishillsides.
North. Home prices vary greatly here, providingWhether you are looking at Lake Travis North or
everyone a chance to live near the lake. ThereLake Travis South, each offers a spectacular
are home owners associations for many of thevariety of home sites, lifestyles and amenities
neighborhoods and most of the students attendthat are available to visitors and residents alike.
Lago Vista or Leander ISD. Commuting to