Joni's Guidebook to North Lake Travis
Exploring Texas
Great place to visit in the heat of the summer or when it is cold in winter. It is located a few miles North of Marble Falls...it is a beautiful drive. Next to a State Park with swimming.
153 locals recommend
Longhorn Cavern State Park
Great place to visit in the heat of the summer or when it is cold in winter. It is located a few miles North of Marble Falls...it is a beautiful drive. Next to a State Park with swimming.
Located near Longhorn State Park. Great swimming area for tweens.
109 locals recommend
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Rd 4 WLocated near Longhorn State Park. Great swimming area for tweens.
Beautiful drive to a wonderful spot. Great patio and local vendors with craft goods on the weekends offer a great half day trip. 20.minutes away.
129 locals recommend
Flat Creek Estate Winery
24912 Travis Peak TrailBeautiful drive to a wonderful spot. Great patio and local vendors with craft goods on the weekends offer a great half day trip. 20.minutes away.
Sweet Berry Farm
1801 FM1980Great place for a family or couples day trip.
Food Scene
Make this part of your day trip down beautiful 1431 to Marble Falls.
131 locals recommend
Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 US-281Make this part of your day trip down beautiful 1431 to Marble Falls.
This is my favorite place for a martini and a view. They also have great food and great service.
64 locals recommend
The Grille at Highland Lakes
20552 Highland Lake DrThis is my favorite place for a martini and a view. They also have great food and great service.
The absolute best Food in Lago. One mile from the house. Stay and listen to some local music or take it back home to enjoy the view.
37 locals recommend
Food truck Park
7500 Lohman Ford RoadThe absolute best Food in Lago. One mile from the house. Stay and listen to some local music or take it back home to enjoy the view.
If you feel like leaving the country and heading back to suburbia this is a great place to dine.
29 locals recommend
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Cedar Park
1310 E Whitestone BlvdIf you feel like leaving the country and heading back to suburbia this is a great place to dine.
This floating restaurant truly gives you the feel of the lake.
17 locals recommend
Captain Pet's Boathouse
18200 Lakepoint CoveThis floating restaurant truly gives you the feel of the lake.
Hiking
The trails and views are amazing. Keep an eye out for the Golden Warbler...both trail site and the regional bird.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
24518 Ranch Road 1431Swimming Hole Day Trip
One of the best and cleanest swimming rivers in Texas....about an hour away.
318 locals recommend
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026One of the best and cleanest swimming rivers in Texas....about an hour away.
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 40445 minutes from the house and worth the drive.
One hour drive to add to your Texas Swimming Hole Bucket List
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdOne hour drive to add to your Texas Swimming Hole Bucket List
10 minutes away and my favorite place to go and swim. $10 per car to enter and well worth it. Brand new restrooms,picnic tables and day campsites. Bring a cooler, a float and a bluetooth speaker....enjoy.
30 locals recommend
Arkansas Bend Park
16900 Cherry Lane10 minutes away and my favorite place to go and swim. $10 per car to enter and well worth it. Brand new restrooms,picnic tables and day campsites. Bring a cooler, a float and a bluetooth speaker....enjoy.
Around Town Activities
Lago Vista Farmers Market
5803 Thunderbird StGreat for the entire family. Free and fun.
I love to thrift shop. This is right around the corner and I always find a speak keepsake.
The BeanStalk Consignment Store
8005 Lohman Ford RdI love to thrift shop. This is right around the corner and I always find a speak keepsake.
City advice
Getting around
Watch out for deer and don't speed in Jonestown
Speed traps abound in Jonestown on the way to Lago Vista. Watch your speed. There is a reason for this.....you are in deer country. Enjoy but watch out.
What to pack
Bring good water shoes if you plan to swim in the lake.
The zebra mussels are bad this year due to the low water levels.