| Whenever there is a conversation about Austin it | | | | downtown Austin is a scenic 45 minutes away, |
| invariably turns to the subject of the Lakes. One | | | | approximately and Liberty Hill, Leander and Cedar |
| of these lakes is Lake Travis. Although Lake | | | | Park are closer still. Commuting is not for |
| Travis is part of the Austin lifestyle, it consists of | | | | everyone, but living on the lake makes the drive |
| many communities that provides a unique lifestyle | | | | worthwhile to many. |
| and affordability that appeals too many. Lake | | | | The 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 spectacular | | | | planned residential communities, including Lakeway, |
| views available anywhere. There are a countless | | | | Bee Cave, Volente,Spicewood and other small |
| number of home sites, neighborhoods and world | | | | areas. Lakeway offers residents local shopping, |
| famous restaurants tucked away in the hillsides | | | | grocery 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 restaurants | | | | the Lakeway Resort and Spa. Other rapidly |
| situated on the waterfront which provides | | | | expanding areas included in the Lake South area |
| accessibility by road or by boat. Recreation | | | | includes but, is not limited to, are Bee Cave, |
| abounds on "The Lake". Fishing and boating are | | | | Spicewood and Briarcliff. Bee Cave now boast of |
| chief pastimes for many people in and around the | | | | the Hill Country Galleria Center. This unique center |
| Lakes and Austin. But there are also communities | | | | consists 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, many | | | | Galleria 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 other | | | | few years ago, the only shopping here were a |
| recreational activities. Living or owning property on | | | | couple 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 would | | | | Lake" and the homes and communities all along |
| appeal to their taste and budget. When looking for | | | | the route. Beginning at the "Y" in Oak Hill and |
| homes or land around Lake Travis, it is divided | | | | continuing past the Pedernales River, Hwy. 71 |
| primarily into two areas, Lake North and Lake | | | | winds 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 private | | | | homes tucked away along "The Lake" or in the |
| home sites make up the area of Lake Travis | | | | hillsides. |
| North. Home prices vary greatly here, providing | | | | Whether you are looking at Lake Travis North or |
| everyone a chance to live near the lake. There | | | | Lake Travis South, each offers a spectacular |
| are home owners associations for many of the | | | | variety of home sites, lifestyles and amenities |
| neighborhoods and most of the students attend | | | | that are available to visitors and residents alike. |
| Lago Vista or Leander ISD. Commuting to | | | | |