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LOCAL HOTSPOTS

“With gorgeous weather year-round in Lake Travis, even the

‘winter’ months are a great time to enjoy this beautiful area”

—Laura Mitchell, president of the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce

year is not your thing, the views from oversized win- art and décor, gift items and more. Spring fashions appear
dows at restaurants such as Canyon Grille Rough Hollow on many store shelves as early as February, and lots of
and Travis Restaurant at Lakeway Resort and Spa defi- local shops, such as ADORN Boutique, are well-known for
nitely can keep away any winter doldrums. carrying unique, stylish apparel. For the home, check out
the variety of furnishings at The Treasury.
Winter Calls for Wine
When you think of wine-growing regions, don’t discount Walk Off Winter
the Lake Travis area. Several successful wineries dot the As the new year progresses, you might find yourself
landscape around the lake. Take a drive toward Marble missing the great outdoors or even thinking about
Falls and you’ll run into a few of these establishments, such your “summer body.” Fortunately, Lake Travis and the THE SPA AT LAKEWAY RESORT PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LAKEWAY RESORT AND SPA; FLAT CREEK ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEARY PHOTOGRAPHY; HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GIANT NOISE
as Flat Creek Estate, or head toward Spicewood to Stone surrounding Hill Country offer hiking trails and parks
House Vineyard, among others. At any one of these win- galore. Pace Bend Park on the northwest side of the
eries you’ll find an adventure for your taste buds amongst lake is offers many amenities and is well-known for
the vines as you sip the bountiful fruits of previous years’ its miles of trails. You can enjoy another form of pedal
harvests at the facility’s indoor tasting room. power at Pace Bend Park: It’s a popular destination
for mountain biking enthusiasts of all skill levels. Want
Retail Therapy yet another option? There’s plenty of walking to be
What better way to pass the time until warmer weather done while playing 18 holes of golf at one of the area’s
arrives than by planning your spring and summer ward- seven golf courses.
robes or redecorating your home! Shopportunities abound With all the recreation and entertainment options
in the Lake Travis area, from the Hill Country Galleria to a and opportunities available in the Lake Travis area, winter
bevy of locally owned boutiques offering boots, jewelry, might not be so bad after all.

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