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Lake Travis

Lake Travis, TX
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: Popular recreational lake near Austin.
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Austin, Texas
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I've lived at Lake Travis for many years and have seen it during drought, flood and perfectly in between. There's still plenty of water even during the drought, if you take the time to find the marinas and boat ramps that are open. One of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the nation.

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Austin, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

With all the recent drought, Lake Travis is breaking records for how little water it is holding. If you have a boat, it is hard to find a functioning ramp.

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Georgetown, TX
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Nice lake but due to the drought there was little to be impressed by. Like Belton Lake in Killeen/Belton area better.

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Austin, Texas
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Lake travis is great for fishing swiming boating ect. The water is clear and clean. Theres lots to do and see on the water. Places to eat and rent boats and jet skis

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Killeen, Texas
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Not much Scuba Diving in central Texas but Travis has a few spots to go explore. There is multiple places to go to get to those spots and a dive park.

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Austin, Tx
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

If considering going to a lake, this is the one i would recommend.It has the most amenities one would be looking for when considering going to a lake (watercraft, water sports, etc.). Also has many fun restaurants to visit that are right on the lake.

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Austin
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

A beautiful lake about 25 minutes from DT. Typical lake food type restaurants so stay with the burger places. Scenic views with lots of coves. Rent a pontoon or ski boat and get away from it all.

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Austin, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My husband and I stayed on Lake Travis for our anniversary last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a room with a view of the lake and it was so peaceful and beautiful. And there are so many restaurants and things to do around the lake, you couldn't get bored. We loved it!

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Austin,TX
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

In 2010 -2012 this lake has been very low making it hard to enjoy but great for fishing!

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Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Jet ski all day, only thing I would change is the fact that they ban Jet skis on public holidays.

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