The Highland Lakes’ mild climate allows for outdoor activities year-round, including dining out, thus a preponderance of restaurants with decks or patios. Many are dog-friendly, although some might have restrictions. If in doubt, call ahead. Here’s a list of Highland Read more…
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Save room for dessert! Restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops across the Highland Lakes have plenty of flavorful options to end your meal or just as a treat. You can even have your dessert first — we won’t tell! Check out Read more…
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The perfect Valentine’s Day gift conveys a smile-worthy message and something sweet. Fortune cookies are fun and easy to make but, best of all, contain personal messages of love and kindness. The cookies represent luck and wisdom. The accuracy of Read more…
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Mexican food can be found in abundance in the Highland Lakes, and arguments have been started and settled over the best breakfast tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and queso. Discover your own favorites by checking out the 101HighlandLakes.com list of Mexican restaurants. Read more…
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Say "seafood" in the Highland Lakes, and you also have to include freshwater catches, particularly catfish, although some restaurants have great trout, shrimp, and other offerings. The following is a list of where to enjoy tasty seafood and other fish Read more…
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Bite into a fresh chile and life suddenly gets intensely more interesting — and sometimes painful. Packed with capsaicin (pronounced kap-SAY-sn), chiles can cause tongue-tingling, eye-watering, mouth-on-fire sensations along with sweat-beaded brows and flushed cheeks. Capsaicin is a natural compound Read more…
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The Johnson City mural depicts the hallmarks of Hill Country life: longhorns, cowboys, bluebonnets, vineyards, rivers, a stonework courthouse, and, of course, rolling hills. But downtown is packing more than rustic charm. The city center is chock-full of places to Read more…
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Cottonwood Shores and Horseshoe Bay are close neighbors on Lake LBJ and just a few miles down the road from Marble Falls. While only a handful of places to shop and dine can be found in these small communities, they Read more…
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Spanning three counties in the Texas Hill Country, charming Spicewood is situated along Texas 71 and embraces the south shores of Lake Travis. While obvious attractions dot the highway, pockets of beauty, water activities, wineries, and more can be found Read more…
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Kingsland and Granite Shoals lie along the shores of Lake LBJ and offer unrivaled lake access, good eats, and cold drinks. These small lakeside communities are sure to lure out your inner lake bum. The Colorado River and the Llano Read more…
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