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Things To Do
in the Kingsland / Lake LBJ Area
Pick your passion! Outdoor enthusists, golfers, antique lovers, history buffs -
whether you're looking forward to a day of shopping and sightseeing or a relaxing day on
the lake, there's something for everyone in the Texas Hill Country!
KINGSLAND
AREA
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Lake
LBJ
Lake LBJ is a constant level lake making for
great water activities year round. Enjoy camping, boating and fishing at any of the
resorts, campgrounds, fishing docks and marinas in Kingland and the surrounding area.
Area Lodging
>> Lake LBJ Map
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Rent a
boat or personal watercraft
There are several places on Lake LBJ that offer boat and watercraft rentals and
fuel. Boating
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The
Slab is a favorite great swimming hole called located on the Llano River
and Ranch Road 3404. The lazy Llano River drifts over large out croppings of granite which
creates pools of inviting, cool water during the warm summer months. Near the bridge,
currents begin to pick up speed to flow through narrow row siphons. The water then gently
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Historic
Sites
Stay in a historic railroad caboose or the Antlers Hotel which
was built by the railroad. The Antlers Hotel is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. Kingsland has other historic sites to visit
as well.Historic Sites
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Aqua
Boom is an annual Independence Day Festival hosted by
Kingsland each year that draws thousands of people to see lots of water-center
related events, land and water parades, musical entertainment and a magnificent fireworks
display. Aqua Boom
2004 >> Annual Events >> |
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Arts
& Crafts abound in Kingsland! There are several annual festivals
featuring local and state artists as well as galleries in the areas Arts & Crafts >>
Annual Events >> |
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Shopping
& Dining - From the unique and eclectic to the everyday items you
need, you'll find it in Kingsland. There are also many places to grab a bite - from good
old fashioned burgers & fries, spicy Mexican food, and seafood seafood to sophiscated
menus, there's something for every one! Shopping >> Dining >> |
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Play
Golf - Golfers will love the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and with our
warm climate - golf is a year round activity! Kingsland is home to 1 golf course and there
are many more within a short driving distance. Golf Courses >> |
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Packsaddle
Mountain is an area land mark that is of interest to both historians and
geologists. Intriguing traces of gold, silver and other minerals have been reported in the
sands of Honey Creek and the mountainside. The mountain was the site of a fierce battle
with Apache Indians on August 5, 1873.
Historic Sites
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Highland
Lakes Bluebonnet Trail - Enjoy the
beauty of our State Flower and many other wonderful flowers that blanket the
Highland Lakes area during the Spring .
Map Enlargement >> |
NEARBY AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Stroll
through a Vineyard - The Texas Hill Country is home to many wineries that
regularly produce award winning wines! Area Vineyards >> |
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Longhorn Cavern State Park is
just a minutes north of Kingsland near Inks Lake State Park. The Cavern is located in
Back- bone Ridge, which is a huge piece of Ellenburger Limestone formed by a shallow sea
over 450 million years go. The cavern is a popular spot to visit because of its constant
64° temperature year round. Guided tours take approximately 1 hour, 25 minutes. Other
park features include a gift shop, snack bar, picnic area, trails and a scenic park of
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Vanishing Texas River Cruise - Winter and
early spring are dominated by some twenty-five American Bald Eagles that migrate to the
Texas Colorado River Canyon for the winter. Dine on our traditional Mexican/American
Fajita Buffet while viewing the awesome beauty of the Colorado River Canyon. Enjoy
waterfalls, towering cliffs, abundant wildlife and the many scenic vistas along the river
banks. Imagine your own isolated paradise and forget that any other world exists
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Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and
Nature Park is located on LCRA-owned land along the shores of Lake Buchanan.
Facilities include multiple fishing docks and piers along three miles of lakefront, an
outdoor amphitheater, a 64-unit lodge, swimming pool, restaurant, meeting rooms,
campgrounds, RV sites, hiking trails, a lights-out observatory area for stargazing, and an
embarkation point for the Vanishing Texas River Cruise on Lake Buchanan and a
3,200-square-foot natural science center that can accommodate up to 120 people. |
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Inks Lake
State Park thrives with wildlife. Foxes, white-tailed deer, armadillos,
raccoons, wild turkey and other wild life come right into the camp grounds. Other
activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, sailing and skiing in Inks Lake are very
popular. For walking and hiking enthusiasts, the park has more than seven miles of trails
that wind through hills to scenic vistas. There is also a nine hole golf course. |
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Inks
Dam National Fish Hatchery where thousands of fish are bred in scientific
facility ponds, is only a short distance. Lakes across the state and the country are
stocked from this hatchery. |
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Kingsland/Lake LBJ
Chamber of Commerce
325-388-6211
2743 W. RR 1431
Kingsland, Texas 78639
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