Highland Lakes Things to Do: Where to Play

The Highland Lakes of Central Texas offer a playground for every taste and activity.

Shop the antique stores and specialty stores that are scattered throughout the Highland Lakes Communities. Find unique items, Texas Made gifts, candles, apparel, haute couture and just plain fun things!

Spend the day golfing some of the finest golf courses you will find anywhere. Challenging courses for all levels of expertise, both private and municipal courses.

Spend time on the beautiful Highland Lakes of Texas, enjoy fishing for striper, catfish, bass and more. Boating opportunities includes personal watercraft, ski boats, fishing boats, pleasure craft and some quieter moments in small boats on some of the tributaries.

Central Texas is home to many fine vineyards and wineries. Take a winery tour, enjoy wine tasting and learn the history or wine making in Texas.

The Highland Lakes is also a cultural center with many museums and art galleries covering everything from the history of the area to fine Texas artists and artists from around the world.

Enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing, golfing and exploring. Satisfy your appetite with fine dining, barbecue and many more choices. Have fun exploring shops throughout the Highland Lakes, discovering hidden treasures and special Texas made gifts. No matter what you want to do, you can find it in the Highland Lakes!

Photo Credit: Cindy Vaughn

Cody Vaughn shows off a “big cat” he recently caught on Lake LBJ. The feisty catch weighed in at well over 20 pounds. Click here for a list of fishing records on LBJ. Click Here for more about Hunting & Fishing in the Highland Lakes QUICK FACT: In 2005 citizens of the Lone Star State ate over 300 million lbs. of catfish. Served presumably on a styro plate with hush puppies and coleslaw.

TV host Alan Warren of Alan Warren Outdoors , (Sportsman Channel), with daughter Miss Katy on Lake Buchanan. Alan will be featuring a big bass TV show on Buchanan in early 2008; go to alanwarrenoutdoors.com for more info. Click here for a list of fishing records on Buchanan.