Location: Texas < USA
Nearest Airport:
Austin at 50
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Hwy 71 at 3
Miles
Car: necessary
The Highland Lakes area in the Hill Country of Texas is famous for its beauty and recreational appeal. There are numerous outfitters for the sporting enthusiast. Whether your favorite sport is golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, or shopping, Horseshoe Bay makes a great 'headquarters' from which to explore the many opportunities for fun in central Texas. Marble Falls is the closest city, known for its charming Main St. and excellent restaurants. Llano is the county seat, known for its antique stores, barbeque, and the Llano River. The Llano Uplift is a famous geological feature, extending for miles around, with exposed rock among the oldest on the planet, and gemstones found even today out in the rough. Enchanted Rock, a monolith of pink granite, and famous Indian gathering ground, is nearby, just outside of Fredericksburg, which is known for its German heritage, great shopping and restaurants. Austin is just about 50 miles east; San Antonio is 80 miles south.