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Lake Travis

Lake · Northwest Austin ·

Lake Travis

Lake · Northwest Austin ·
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My 16 Favorite Things to Do in Austin in 2025

"When I need a half-day escape I head to Lake Travis, a reservoir built in 1942 about 30 minutes from the city by car that spans roughly 30 square miles and offers swimming, hiking, biking, zip-lining, picnicking, boating, and rentals (canoes and kayaks are around $15 USD per hour); there are also motorboats and nearby accommodation options if I want to stay longer." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/my-must-see-to-do-list-in-austin/

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Reservoir with swimming, boating, fishing, camping & sunset views

beautiful scenery
place to view sunset
panoramic views
restaurants
playground for kids
getaway
relaxing and calm
kayaks
Google Rating
4.7 (727)
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Reservoir with swimming, boating, fishing, camping & sunset views

beautiful scenery
place to view sunset
panoramic views
restaurants
playground for kids
getaway
relaxing and calm
kayaks
Google Rating
4.7 (727)
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