Neighborhood 48H guide
Lake Travis & Lakeway: Where to Stay & What to Do in 48 Hours
The Oasis at sunset and the Mount Bonnell view on the way.
Lake Travis is the big reservoir in the Hill Country west of Austin, about 40 minutes out, with Lakeway on its southern shore.
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Why stay here
A resort base by the lake, and Austin within an hour.
Who it's for: Couples, families and boaters.
Pros
- Lake and hills
- Sunsets
Cons
- Car required
- Far from downtown
- Water levels vary
48H on Lake Travis
A hill view, resort pools, sunset dinner.
09:00 – Mount Bonnell
Short climb to a view over Lake Austin on the way out of town.
13:00 – Lake time
Afternoon at the resort.
18:00 – The Oasis on Lake Travis
Terraced restaurant famous for sunsets; hours may change with weather.
Named recommendations
Real places with links to their official site or a Maps place page. We do not invent hours, prices, or ratings.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Mount Bonnell (Covert Park)
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd
A short stair climb to a view over Lake Austin.
Official site / map →
Sunrise / sunset
Sunrise / sunset
The Oasis on Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail
Tiered decks high above the lake.
Official site / map →
Where to stay
Specific named properties—not vague city-wide searches. Expedia stays use tracked Creator links; others open the hotel's official site.
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Hotel · Expedia
Lakeway Resort & Spa
101 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway
Resort on the Lake Travis shore.
Check rates on Expedia →
Vacation rentals
Prefer an apartment or whole home in this neighborhood? Browse Vrbo listings for Lake Travis & Lakeway.
Lakeway and Travis County rentals follow their own rules. Check the listing’s permit and house rules.
Browse vacation rentals in Lake Travis & Lakeway on Vrbo →Other ways to spend 48 hours in Austin
- Downtown & Sixth Street — The Driskill, the Paramount and the Congress Avenue bats.
- Rainey Street — Bungalow bars, Banger’s beer garden and music at the Van Zandt.
- South Congress — The Continental Club, Jo’s Coffee and Allens Boots.
- East Austin — Franklin Barbecue, the Texas State Cemetery and East Sixth bars.
- UT & Capitol — Capitol tours, the Bullock Museum and the Blanton.
- Lady Bird Lake & Barton Springs Road — Barton Springs Pool, Umlauf and a kayak on the lake.
- The Domain & North Austin — Domain Northside and Austin FC at Q2 Stadium.
- Fredericksburg (Hill Country stay) — Main Street, the Pacific War museum and Enchanted Rock.