Erin’s Guidebook to Fun in Lake Travis and Austin
Food scene
Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant
4919 Hudson Bend RdGood, authentic tex-mex and excellent spicy salsa!
Groovy and laid back brewery with live music some weekends and an excellent IPA.
23 locals recommend
Infamous Brewing Company
4602 Weletka DrGroovy and laid back brewery with live music some weekends and an excellent IPA.
The iconic Oasis - a perfect place for a sunset dinner. Kid friendly patio seating. If you're not into a sit-down dinner, the Oasis Brewery (upstairs from Oasis Restaurant) is an excellent spot for a few beers and games, while watching the sun go down.
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailThe iconic Oasis - a perfect place for a sunset dinner. Kid friendly patio seating. If you're not into a sit-down dinner, the Oasis Brewery (upstairs from Oasis Restaurant) is an excellent spot for a few beers and games, while watching the sun go down.
AMAZING pho. You gotta try it. This is a little, family owned restaurant right down the street.
15 locals recommend
Saigon Cafe
5000 Hudson Bend RdAMAZING pho. You gotta try it. This is a little, family owned restaurant right down the street.
A great mexican martini, lovely outdoor dining, and good happy hour deals. Right across from the Hill Country Galleria.
19 locals recommend
Maudie's Hill Country
12506 Shops PkwyA great mexican martini, lovely outdoor dining, and good happy hour deals. Right across from the Hill Country Galleria.
Fun Stuff to Do Outside
Wonderful place for river hikes and rock climbing located in the beautiful hill country.
96 locals recommend
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdWonderful place for river hikes and rock climbing located in the beautiful hill country.
A stunning granite dome rising out of the hill country. The drive out is beautiful and the hikes and rock climbing are so fun! Put the windows down, bring a picnic and go for a destination drive. Stop in historic Fredericksburg on the way back for some dinner and shopping!
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
A stunning granite dome rising out of the hill country. The drive out is beautiful and the hikes and rock climbing are so fun! Put the windows down, bring a picnic and go for a destination drive. Stop in historic Fredericksburg on the way back for some dinner and shopping!
A stunning natural pool, and perfect place to spend a day soaking up the sun. You have to make reservations now, so be sure to do that well in advance!
588 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdA stunning natural pool, and perfect place to spend a day soaking up the sun. You have to make reservations now, so be sure to do that well in advance!
Feel like renting a boat or jet-ski and spending a fun-filled day on the lake? Just for Fun is right down the road and rents all types of watercraft.
47 locals recommend
Just For Fun Mini Golf
5971 Hiline RdFeel like renting a boat or jet-ski and spending a fun-filled day on the lake? Just for Fun is right down the road and rents all types of watercraft.
A stunning, spring fed swimming hole on the road to Marble Falls . . . Bring your ice chest and snacks and go on a hot day, the water is cool and refreshing and the scenery is bliss! https://krausesprings.net/
185 locals recommend
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404A stunning, spring fed swimming hole on the road to Marble Falls . . . Bring your ice chest and snacks and go on a hot day, the water is cool and refreshing and the scenery is bliss! https://krausesprings.net/
Restaurants with Kids
Best top shelf margarita in the area! The salsa and food are good and the patio dining has a playscape, so it's perfect for the kiddos!
74 locals recommend
Flores Mexican Restaurant
2440 US-290Best top shelf margarita in the area! The salsa and food are good and the patio dining has a playscape, so it's perfect for the kiddos!
Yummy Italian food in a fun, family friendly environment with a playscape and outdoor seating for hanging with the kids! You have to try some of the complimentary bread!
70 locals recommend
Mandola's Italian Kitchen
4700 W Guadalupe StYummy Italian food in a fun, family friendly environment with a playscape and outdoor seating for hanging with the kids! You have to try some of the complimentary bread!
Excellent pizza and calzones with covered outdoor dining and a playscape for the kids!
11 locals recommend
Mangieri's Pizza Café
2133 Lohmans Crossing RdExcellent pizza and calzones with covered outdoor dining and a playscape for the kids!