Real Estate in Lake Travis is breathtaking, which is why it's an incredible investment as either a primary home, a vacation getaway, or as rental income property.

History

The history of Lake Travis dates back to 1942 when the reservoir was first formed as per the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) during the building of the Mansfield Dam near Austin, TX. The lake is 65 miles long and serves multi-functional purposes for the community's Lake Travis homes.

Parks and Recreation

Lake Travis has 14 LCRA park areas to offer the Lake Travis Home Buyer. The parks include Arkansas Bend near Lago Vista on the isolated north shore with its 323 acres, offering up camping, hiking, picnicking, a boat ramp and fishing (https://www.lcra.org/parks/recreation-areas/pages/arkansas-bend-park.aspx). Pace Bend is very large, with nine miles of shoreline. Your Lake Travis Realtor can tell you more about Pace Bend's accessibility for horseback riding, hiking and picnicking. If you are seeking homes for sale in Lake Travis that have boating launches, look no further than Mansfield Dam. See https://www.lcra.org/parks/developed-parks/pages/mansfield-dam-park.aspx for more information. Other scenic parks for swimming, hiking, birding, and a variety of sports include Bob Wentz at Windy Point, Cypress Creek, Hippie Hollow, and Sandy Creek.

Attractions and Activities

Lake Travis TX real estate offers attractions should you ever need a break from lake-front fun. There are canopy tours such as the Lake Travis Zipline, a tour that will take you anywhere from 250 to 2000 feet across the Lake and its canyons. Other eco-tours zip through cypress trees, taking you onto 100-foot tall platforms high above the scenery. While checking out Lake Travis TX homes, be aware of the wonderful attractions for children. The Austin Nature and Science Center (512-327-8181) has hands-on exhibits such as 99 million-year-old dinosaur tracks. The Austin Children's Museum (512-471-2494) is a discovery center for the entire family. There are waterparks for a fun day out: Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Volente Beach right on Lake Travis. There are at least three different cave formations to explore, too. Three zoos will keep the family oohing and aahing all year long.

Events

Your Lake Travis Realtor can tell you about The Annual Bluebonnet Festival which attracts over 30,000 people to the area. Earth Day at Candlelight Ranch is an enjoyable way to celebrate the early April holiday.

Lake Travis Real Estate is perfect if you enjoy watching the sun set over a gorgeous lake, fishing, or visiting nearby Austin's vibrant scene. Lake Travis homes for sale range from condos to waterfront homes. Many Lake Travis properties are vacation homes for rent. Take a vacation and rent a home from your knowledgable Lake Travis Real Estate Agent.