Lc’s guidebook
Sightseeing
See 'Traveler Advice' last entry below for Christmas Lights info
Spring-fed pool, a garden, beautiful trees, a lovely privately-owned legendary spot just down the road. Closes for winter in November thru February 15th.
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Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404Spring-fed pool, a garden, beautiful trees, a lovely privately-owned legendary spot just down the road. Closes for winter in November thru February 15th.
Very interesting, and don't miss the small stone structure built in the 40s, now a museum to the park. Go to the rooftop.
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Taman Negeri Longhorn Cavern
Very interesting, and don't miss the small stone structure built in the 40s, now a museum to the park. Go to the rooftop.
Great for hiking, and it's on Park Road 4 if you are going to Perissos Vineyard and then to Torr Na Lochs.
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Taman Negeri Inks Lake
3630 Park Rd 4 WGreat for hiking, and it's on Park Road 4 if you are going to Perissos Vineyard and then to Torr Na Lochs.
They typically close in November until the berries are ready in March, and again late summer for a break. We highly recommend a visit here. Entire farm and pumpkin patch opens in September, there are 20k zinnias for picking, they planted 100k strawberries for 2023 spring. Homemade pumpkin ice cream, 3 cornfield mazes, hayride, paint your pumpkin. Free entrance and parking, pay only for things you wish to do. Closed Wednesdays.
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Ladang Berry Manis
1801 FM1980They typically close in November until the berries are ready in March, and again late summer for a break. We highly recommend a visit here. Entire farm and pumpkin patch opens in September, there are 20k zinnias for picking, they planted 100k strawberries for 2023 spring. Homemade pumpkin ice cream, 3 cornfield mazes, hayride, paint your pumpkin. Free entrance and parking, pay only for things you wish to do. Closed Wednesdays.
It's a pretty drive, you can have a meal with a view of Lake Buchanan. They have an observatory including modern telescopes with computer enhanced imaging and astronomical instruments and on-site astronomer. About an hour drive from here.
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Canyon of the Eagles - A Calibre Resort
16942 Ranch Rd 2341It's a pretty drive, you can have a meal with a view of Lake Buchanan. They have an observatory including modern telescopes with computer enhanced imaging and astronomical instruments and on-site astronomer. About an hour drive from here.
Nearby vineyards/breweries/distilleries
The vineyard is not only a friendly, nice setting, but it is the venue for the Spicewood Arts Society events. This is the closest vineyard to us, too.
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Spicewood Vineyards
1419 Co Rd 409The vineyard is not only a friendly, nice setting, but it is the venue for the Spicewood Arts Society events. This is the closest vineyard to us, too.
Beautiful drive on Park Road 4, and we like their Italian wines and their setting.
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Perissos Vineyards
7214 Park Rd 4 WBeautiful drive on Park Road 4, and we like their Italian wines and their setting.
They have a beautiful, expansive view atop a hill. Add this on to your visit to Perissos Vineyard, since you will be at least half-way there.
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Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery
7055 TX-29They have a beautiful, expansive view atop a hill. Add this on to your visit to Perissos Vineyard, since you will be at least half-way there.
Even if you don't drink bourbon, we hear the tour is quite interesting.
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Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert RdEven if you don't drink bourbon, we hear the tour is quite interesting.
We have not been yet, but we hear good things. It is down the same road as Spicewood Vineyards. If you go, let us know what you think!
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Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery
101 Co Rd 409We have not been yet, but we hear good things. It is down the same road as Spicewood Vineyards. If you go, let us know what you think!
El Gaucho Winery
21301 Kathy LnBrazilian wines, a nice setting.
Food scene
A legend. Known for home-cooking and their mile-high pies. Pie Happy Hour. They close early on Sundays. Please support them!
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Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 US-281A legend. Known for home-cooking and their mile-high pies. Pie Happy Hour. They close early on Sundays. Please support them!
Great food AND it is only 4 miles down the county road!
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Opie's Barbeque restaurant
9504 State Highway 71Great food AND it is only 4 miles down the county road!
High-end dining right at the Pedernales bridge. They have received many accolades.
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Apis Restaurant & Apiary
23526 State Hwy 71High-end dining right at the Pedernales bridge. They have received many accolades.
Our favorite happy hour. Generous servings and lovely presentation. Not Tex-Mex.
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Santa Catarina
1310 Ranch Rd 620 SOur favorite happy hour. Generous servings and lovely presentation. Not Tex-Mex.
Verde's Mexican Parrilla
16018 Hamilton Pool RdYummy menu, not Tex-Mex.
La Cabana Grill
21103 State Hwy 71Good local Mexican food.
J5 Steakhouse
21814 State Hwy 71Nice atmosphere and menu.
Noon Spoon Cafe
610 BroadwayYummy. Lunch only. Soups, salads, daily specials.
An old Austin favorite is now in Kingsland on Lake LBJ.
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Boat Town Burger Bar
151 Melodie LaneAn old Austin favorite is now in Kingsland on Lake LBJ.
This is part of Apis restaurant, but their more casual menu.
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Pizzeria Sorellina
23526 State Hwy 71This is part of Apis restaurant, but their more casual menu.
Great view of Lake Marble Falls right at the bridge.
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River City Grille
700 1st StGreat view of Lake Marble Falls right at the bridge.
We often have guests that have this on their list. Many hillside decks overlooking Lake Travis with a beautiful sunset.
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The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailWe often have guests that have this on their list. Many hillside decks overlooking Lake Travis with a beautiful sunset.
Bear King Brewing Company
207 Ave GJulie's Cocina
4319 FM2147Good Tex-Mex near Horseshoe Bay.
We like the lunch menu and Happy Hour the best. Lovely hill-top setting overlooking Lake LBJ, including a large deck.
Bay View Restaurant & Bar
We like the lunch menu and Happy Hour the best. Lovely hill-top setting overlooking Lake LBJ, including a large deck.
Hidden Falls Bistro and Bar
Nice Italian/Mediterranean menu and presentation.
Mountain Biking
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area
2820 Co Rd 414Not far from Chanticleer.....
Taman Pace Bend
2805 Pace Bend Rd NNot far from here....
Taman Negeri Pedernales Falls
2585 Park Rd 6026Near Johnson City.
Reveille Peak Ranch
105 Co Rd 114They have huge events!
The only year-round lift-served bike park in the United States! Located on the banks of Lake Buchanan.
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Spider Mountain Bike Park
200 Greenwood Hills TrailThe only year-round lift-served bike park in the United States! Located on the banks of Lake Buchanan.
Nasihat bandar
Jangan ketinggalan
Christmas Lights!
Dates are 2022 dates.
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights (19Nov- 01 January):
One of the best Christmas lights displays around (2,000,000 lights), you can’t miss it when you cross the bridge.
Johnson City Lights Spectacular (26Nov-02 January):
Free
Courthouse with 100,000 lights
Christmas in the Park
Pedernales Elec. Co-op Headquarters with 1,300,000 lights
Burnet Main Street Bethlehem-2 consecutive weekends in December (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Burnet Christmas at Fort Croghan-11 December, 5-8pm
Jangan ketinggalan
Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
LCRA Parks — Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, 2820 CR 414 in Spicewood, rent kayaks and paddleboards. Go to LCRA dot org/parks or call Muleshoe Bend.
Jolly Rodgers Paddle Co., 120 Main St. in Marble Falls — Rents standup paddleboards on Lake Marble Falls. It also offers single kayaks and paddleboats.
Just Yakin' Kayaks — Offers rentals in the Highland Lakes.