Capital Cruises : Excursions on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin for sunset and
bat-watching plus private getaways. Also, pontoon, paddle boat, canoe and kayak
rental. Reservations recommended. Departs from Hyatt Regency dock on Lady Bird
Lake, 208 Barton Springs Road Cruise/rental fees. 512/480-9264. www.capitalcruises.com.
Lone Star Riverboat : Paddle wheeler offers
sightseeing excursions on Lady Bird Lake from
March–October (charter cruises year-round). Departs from dock between Hyatt
Regency Hotel and South First Street Bridge on Lady Bird Lake ; 1.5-hour
cruise under city bridges, past mouth of Barton Creek and Zilker Park, "wilderness"
scenery of limestone cliffs, huge bald cypress and native pecan trees, waterfowl
and great blue herons. Tour fee. 512/327-1388. www.lonestarriverboat.com.
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
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City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
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City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
