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ABOUT ROCKWALL
Rockwall County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With beautiful surroundings and the azure waters of
Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall County offers both fabulous entertainment and leisure opportunities for the visitor. Rockwall is
approximately 22 miles east of downtown Dallas on Interstate 30 and approximately 40 miles to DFW International Airport.
LAKE RAY HUBBARD THE HARBOR
Lake Ray Hubbard is one of the largest lakes in north Texas In July 2003, the Rockwall City Council took the first step in the
spanning 22,000 acres. This recreational lake is great creation of a landmark facility in the City of Rockwall. The result
for fishing, skiing, relaxing, and recreational boating. There is the Harbor District with its water front location where
are numerous parks located around the lake and plenty of everyone can enjoy the shoreline along Lake Ray Hubbard.
beaches, hiking and biking trails, and other outdoor activities.
The Harbor District has a number of elements; the lifestyle
The lake is located east of Dallas in Collin, Dallas, Rockwall retail and restaurant neighborhood, Cinemark Movie Theater,
and Kaufman counties, on the East Fork of the Trinity River. Hilton Hotel, the outside water fountain, an activity fountain, the
Predominant fish species include white and hybrid striped large open park directly on the shoreline and the marina where
bass, largemouth bass, channel and blue catfish, and white boats can be moored for dining and shopping at the Harbor.
crappie. Hybrid striped bass and blue catfish have become
the most abundant sport fish in the lake in the last few years. The Harbor restaurants feature outdoor patios, all with lake
views; some of the sunsets others of the fountains. A wide
One of the most popular attractions at the lake is Rockwall variety of food is available, from Mexican and Cajun to fine
Harbor. This waterfront entertainment center has great steak, pizza and hamburgers; ice-cream and yogurt, and even
dining, shopping, live music, movies, walkways along the chocolates. Retailers include specialty clothing, spas, nail salon
harbor, beautiful sunsets, and more. and cigars.
BUFFALO CREEK GOLF CLUB
Located directly acrros Horizon from the opportunity, Buffalo
Creek Golf Club features an array of rolling hills and majestic
trees off the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Measuring
7,018 yards, this par 71 course was designed by Jay Morrish
and Tom Weiskopf. Ranked among the “Top 25 High Priced
Golf Courses in Texas”. This exciting course features
Champion Dwarf Bermuda greens and a variety of practice
facilities. Buffalo Creek Golf Club has everything you need for
an enjoyable day on the green.
