For running, walking, hiking, and some biking within Lakeway see "Friends of The Parks" with its nice maps: Lakeway Area Parks Map shows all the parks and greenbelts in the city; Lakeway City Park Map) is the close-in diagram of the Lakeway City Park showing the picnic area, nice walking trails, Petanque courts, volley ball courts and more; Hamilton Greenbelt Trails Map shows the paths and distances of the Hamilton Greenbelt Trails; and Canyonland Trails Map shows the Canyonlands Trails. Canyonlands Trails starts about two blocks from the condo.
When we are looking for something to do in the Austin area, we go to Austin360.com and AustinChronicle.com. Just about everything of interest in Austin is somewhere in the 360. Find events, venues, movies, restaurants, performers and more. If you can't find something in the 360, you should be able to find it in the Chronicle. The section titled "This Week in Music" in the Music section is good source for live music listing.
The World of Tennis condominium complex is quite large -- something like 22 building on 20 acres. The grounds and building are well-maintained with trimmed shrubs and leafy trees. My favorite tree is a very old mesquite just outside the condo. There are two tennis courts directly outside the condo. These are labeled "Albert Hall" on the World of Tennis layout. Reservations are neither needed nor taken. These courts are 'first come first serve'. It is very important for you to read the rules about the courts and the condo grounds at Lakeway World of Tennis Condominium Association Rules (pdf). You must have already signed the rule-reading acknowledgement when you reserved our condo. Our neighbors like us and we want it to stay that way.
The tennis courts near the main building of The World of Tennis are owned now by ClubCorp with the attendant membership restrictions. The ClubCorp World of Tennis facilities usage is not part of your condo rental agreement. Please see:
Lakeway World of Tennis
1 World of Tennis Sq.
Austin, TX 78738
(512)261-7222
www.clubcorp.com
Dennis.McWilliams@ourclub.com
or Pat.Eitel@ourclub.com
If you are new to the area, you might also sign up at the Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA) web site. Lots of opportunities there to meet other tennis players in the area.
Of the five golf courses near World of Tennis, four are ClubCorp private clubs and the fifth, Falconhead, is available to anyone. See The Hills of Lakeway web site for information about the courses and country clubs of Live Oak, Yaupon, The Hills, and Flintrock Falls. Book a Tee Time via information on the FalconHead Golf Club web site.
A Gold Signature Member of ClubCorp can use the private courses. Tournaments are often watched here.
What makes Falconhead particularly special is that it was laid out by the PGA Tour Design architects so you can be sure that every inch of the layout measures up to the exacting standards of the PGA.
Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin has served it's citizens since 1934 and has long been one of Austin's most popular course. Constructed originally by the Lions Club in 1928, Lions has hosted notable golfers, including Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and of course Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw. The course would be considered short by today's standards, 6001 yards, it's relatively narrow tree lined fairways and small greens provides a challenge to even the longest hitters. Tee times for weekdays are taken seven days in advance; Saturday and Sunday times are taken on Tuesday, in person when they open or via telephone at 512-477-6963 beginning at 7am.
The Lakeway Swim Center is across Highlands Boulevard. The pool hours are shown below. Please note that off-season hours have one hour Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for open swim. Call 512-261-3000 for more center information. Summer season begins May 31.
Lake Swimming: Mansfield Dam Park has swimming, scuba diving and picnicking facilities. The park is very popular so get there early or endure long waits. See also Pace Bend Park.
Sailing: Texas Sailing at 512-261-6193. Address: 101 Lakeway Drive. Email to texassailing@texassailing.com. Find out about Sunset Sail Cruises. Find out about the 2010 Challenge Regatta where you and your crew fill the positions of skipper, sail trimmers, and tactician during a multiple race sailing regatta. Find out about 2010 US Sailing Certification Programs and Beginner Sailing Courses. Find out about 2010 Bareboat Charter Rates.
Boating: Daybreak Boat Rentals at Hudson Bay. 512-266-2176.
The 2010 AquaPalooza was July 10, 2010. For information see: Sea Ray Aquapalooza.
Check out (or not) the Oasis and Hippy Hollow.
The swimming pool and water slide, and skateboard park across the street are sure to be big hits with the children. Walking in Lakeway park, feeding the squirrels and ducks will appeal to them too.
The train ride at Zilcher Park in Austin is a winner with children. Don't miss swimmers in Barton Springs at Zilcher. The spring-fed pool stays a constant 68 degrees year around.
For youngsters interested in mini-golf and gemstone mining see DayBreakBoatRentals.com. Following is a map to get you there.
Following are some of the restaurants in the Lakeway - Lake Travis area. Please check the web sites for hours of operation.
Fast Food
The Harry Ransom Center on the University of Texas campus is a popular destination.
Bob Bullock Museum -- Very nice Texas History Museum
Capitol of Texas Tours and Capitol Visitor Center --
Alamo Draft House -- Dine and watch movies.
One of the delights of the Austin area is the superabundance of live music of every sort. Just about every corner bar has live music. Even the Zilker Park trail along Town Lake (it's Lady LBJ Lake now) often has Woody Woods plunking away on his guitar. Sixth and Congress is mobbed on weekends but still fun if you're young at heart.
Ticketed Events:
Across TX-71 from the Galleria are many additional stores including Lowes.
The information sources below may help you learn more about our area and plan day trips.
Lake Travis is one of the Highlands Lakes managed by LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority), and the lake level can change depending on a variety of conditions including down-stream water 'rights'.
Please see above for Lakeway park maps. Here is a World of Tennis Diagram.
The Handbook of Texas Online from the Texas State Historical Association is a compendium of everything Texas. Look up Lakeway for example and find out that Houston oilman Jack (Jake) Josey owned the land and the community was founded circa 1962. See if you can find 'pre-republic maps'. There's one titled "Mappa Geographica Regionem Mexicanam et Floridam, 1725.
Official Portal of Texas from State of Texas for Texas government information.
Llano is on the way to Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg. Trois Estate is interesting to visit to see the various collections of really strange stuff.
Texas Hill Country Wineries -- See the trail map. Three wineries are close by.
Gruene Hall -- Texas' Oldest Dance Hall. Lots of music going on there so see the web site.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Wildlife Fact Sheets -- Learn all sorts of things about amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles.
Travel Texas -- Get a free Texas Travel Guide before you visit our vacation rental condo.
We especially like the Fredericksburg and Bandera areas. Closer in is Marble Falls.
The Blue Bonnets and other wildflowers were outstanding in 2010. We've been told that abundant rain earlier in the year was the reason for the beautiful rainbow of blues, violets, reds, goldens, and yellows along the highways. Our favorite flower drive is on either side of La Grange on Texas Highway 71.
