The Renner Project

Lake Travis is considered one of the clearest lakes in Texas that has plenty to do for the outdoor recreationist, including fishing, boating, scuba diving, picnicking, and camping. If boating is your passion, catch one of the multi-class sailboats and windsurfing regattas. Prefer being in the middle of the action? There are plenty of marina rental stores that offer ski boats, cruisers, cigarettes, and mansion-like houseboats for weekend warriors. There are dozens of smaller parks along the banks of the lake that provide plenty of opportunities for diving and parasailing. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to some of the best fishing spots along Lake Travis. The Parks Department regularly stocks the lake with largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, white bass, striped bass, catfish, and sunfish.

Embrace relaxation at the Lake Austin Spa Resort, where you can enjoy an all-inclusive package with inviting accommodations, gourmet dining, indoor and outdoor fitness activities, and discovery programs, all enhanced by the luxurious lakefront setting and award-winning service.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Austin for a fun-filled trip with Austin Detours, where they create fun, unforgettable experiences led by big-personality, local-expert hosts that are local musicians, comedians, actors, and other talented locals. Soak up the local culture as your designated guide escorts you through different tours, such as the Half-Day Hill Country Brewery & Distillery, Breakfast Taco Tour, BBQ & Wine Shuttle, and the Austin Live Music Crawl.

One spark of inspiration is all you need for your next big idea at the Thinkery, where each exhibit is hands-on, play-based learning, with activities and content appropriate for visitors of all ages. Create colorful works of art, take apart toys or build and launch gliders at the Spark Shop. See, feel and hear the connections between water and sound at the Currents exhibit. Find out how color, light, and shadows impact the environment at the Light Lab. Participate in sensory exploration, chemical reactions, and edible minerals in the Kitchen Lab. Imagine buying and selling delicious fruits and vegetables or collecting eggs from a pretend chicken coop in Fresh! Farmers’ Market. Step outside to the Backyard and scale the heights of a universally-accessible, custom-designed climber, or rest under the branches of a native elm tree.