Lakeside Lodge offers a restful waterfront
setting where you can simply relax and enjoy the peaceful views
during your stay.
Lakeside Lodge has put together mileage to get here, and mileage
to area attractions.
| Getting
Here: Approximate Mileage from major points |
Austin
80
Dallas 207
Houston 230
San Antonio 115
Waco 100
San Angelo 140
Midland-Odessa 243
Lubbock 283
Amarillo 366
El Paso 490
Corpus Christi 270
Brownsville 342 |
Check-in
at Lakeside Lodge any time after 3 p.m.
Check-out time is 11 a.m.
The Day
at Lakeside Lodge:
Early birds love the sunrises on the patio.
Lakeside Lodge serves breakfast as the main meal of the day
between
8:30 9 a.m. Coffee is on by 8 a.m. See our Breakfast
page for details.
WHAT
TO DO FOR THE 'WORN & WEARY'
Nothing. Just sit and enjoy our
beautiful new patio and dock
all day and night. The view is great and the stars are beautiful.
What to bring: A book, binoculars,
camera, and water shoes,
swimwear, sunscreen, beach towels.
When the lake is low it is fun
to hike around the shoreline.
When the lake is full it is fun
to swim around the shoreline.
Lakeside Lodge has a small selection
of floats for rent.
WHAT
TO DO FOR THE 'I STILL HAVE ENERGY'
DAY
TRIPS FROM LAKESIDE LODGE
Drive
3 miles to the 940-acre Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park,
where you can hike the numerous trails, have lunch or dinner
in the Canyon Room Restaurant. Call or stop by for reservations.
www.canyonoftheeagles.com
The
Eagle Eye Observatory offers star viewing some nights of the
week, weather permitting. http://www.austinastro.org/centex.html
Drive
3 miles to the Vanishing Texas River Cruise where you board
the boat for a 2 1/2 hour cruise to see flora & fauna.
The river cruise also rents kayaks, and has a fishing party
boat for rent. www.vtrc.com
Drive
15 miles to Burnet. Visit the historic Fort Croghan Pioneer
Museum www.fortcroghan.org,
stroll the historic square and shop for antiques and other
unique shopping.
Drive 3 miles south of Burnet on Hwy 29 to the Confederate
Air Museum located at the Kate Craddock Municipal Airport.
You can even take a flying lesson, www.promarkaviation.net
or www.cityofburnet.com/airport.
Across
from the airport is the Galloway-Hammond Gym with 2 pools
and great workout equipment www.gallowayhammond.com.
Also in the immediate neighborhood is Delaware Springs Municipal
Golf Course. www.delawaresprings.com
A new and exciting venue is here in Burnet county. Reveille Peak Ranch, a 1300 acre outdoor event, adventure, and education center just 6 miles from Lakeside Lodge. rprtexas.com.
On
scenic Park Road 4 you'll find The Longhorn Caverns, approximately
26 miles. They have daily tours and occasional evening music
concerts in the cave, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/parks.
.
The
Texas Hill Country is Winery heaven. www.TexasWineTrail.com
or just drive about 40 miles to the other side of Lake Buchanan and visit
the famous Fall Creek Vineyards. Check for fun events throughout
the year at www.fcv.com
The Texas Hill Country is quickly becoming famous for its award winning wine and scenic vineyards. New this year, for a reasonable price, you can be picked up at Lakeside Lodge, be chauffeured through the scenic hill country visiting and tasting wines along the way, have lunch at a great eatery and be delivered back to Lakeside Lodge late afternoon. www.heartoftexaswinetours.com
Spring,
summer and fall, drive 30 miles to visit Sweet Berry Farms in Marble Falls and
pick your own berries. www.sweetberryfarm.com
Because our area if the Hill Country is still undiscovered
some of the attractions may not be open on certain days and
times of the year.
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