Attractions & Activities Near Lake Travis

The North Shore of Lake Travis sits at the edge of two worlds: the water and the Hill Country. Here’s what’s within easy reach of your rental.

On Lake Travis

• Lake Travis Zipline Adventures — One of the most unique outdoor experiences in the Austin area. Zip lines launch from a cliff over the lake.
• Sail Austin — Sailing tours and charters on Lake Travis. Half-day and full-day options.
• Boat & Jet Ski Rentals — Multiple marinas on the lake offer boat and water sport equipment rentals.
• Northshore Marina — Closest marina to our properties. Docking, storage, fuel, and rentals.

Hill Country Wineries

Texas Hill Country wine country is 60–90 minutes from the North Shore.

• Flat Creek Winery — One of Texas’s premier estate wineries near Marble Falls.
• Pedernales Cellars — Stonewall, TX. Award-winning Texas wine in a stunning setting.
• William Chris Vineyards — Hye, TX. One of Texas’s most celebrated small wineries.

Day Trips

• Wimberley (50 min) — Artisan town with Blue Hole, gallery row, and Wimberley Market Days.
• Fredericksburg (90 min) — German-heritage Hill Country town, winery hub, wine road.
• Marble Falls (40 min) — Granite cliffs, bluebonnet country, and Horseshoe Bay Resort.

Outdoors Near Jonestown

• Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge — Hiking and birding 20 minutes away. Golden-cheeked warbler habitat.
• Lake Travis hiking trails — Several trailheads accessible near The Hollows Resort.
• Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area — LCRA park with camping, hiking, and lake access.

Austin (40 min)

Full-city access is an easy drive. South Congress, 6th Street, Rainey Street, Barton Springs Pool, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin City Limits Music Venue, UT campus, and more.

A few ways to see Austin and the Hill Country without planning a whole day:

• Texas State Capitol: free guided tours of the capitol building, a short walk from 6th Street and Congress Avenue.
• Austin Duck Adventures: an amphibious tour that drives past downtown landmarks, then splashes into Lady Bird Lake.
• Hill Country Flyer: a historic train ride from Cedar Park, about 20 minutes from The Hollows, out through the Hill Country to Burnet. Check the schedule, since trains run on set dates.
• Circuit of the Americas: the Formula 1 track southeast of Austin hosts the United States Grand Prix and other races and concerts through the year.