Reasons to Visit Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Horseshoe Bay may seem like an unassuming town. Afterall, it is pretty small. If you drive just a few minutes, you will be in Cottonwood, and a few minutes further transports you to Marble Falls. But, Horseshoe Bay is a special little city with much to offer a thirsty traveler.
Horseshoe Bay Surrounds Lake LBJ.
Lake LBJ is a constant level lake, part of the Highland Lakes and controlled by a series of dams. For most of the time, there is no drought or significant change in lake levels. This certainly makes for happy boating and fishing experiences. Occasionally, usually every few years, the lake is lowered intentionally for dredging and cleaning. But even then, residents and visitors still enjoy some lake activities.
It Includes A Beautiful Resort Campus.
Horseshoe Bay Resort is a central attraction for many visitors. The resort campus attracts many special events, conventions, weddings and families. It is small enough to walk and bike easily, but includes restaurants, golf courses, a putting course, gardens, tennis courts, a marina, and a yacht club. Many of the guests who stay at our lake house attend a wedding being held at the resort, which is only a 2 minute walk from our front door!
It’s Nested in the Texas Hill Country.
Texas is a big state. Many people who are not familiar with Texas make assumptions about the southern landscape. The truth is, this state spans a wide variety of environments – from coastal beaches to deserts to woodlands to grassy rolling hills. The Texas hill country is a popular attraction, because it gives tourists a break from boring flat lands or city life. The hill country area is home to multiple bodies of water and boasts some very beautiful sunsets. Horseshoe Bay is part of this hill country community, and it is only a short drive to wineries and neighboring cities.
It’s Got History.
There are some nifty things to do in Horseshoe Bay as well. This includes some historical attractions. There is a recently restored lighthouse in Lake LBJ, which is seen directly across from our boat dock and patio. Just down the road in Granite Shoals, you can find the granite that was used to build the state capital building. The city is relatively young, but locals can share history of the area.