Horseshoe Bay

 

Horseshoe Bay Attractions You Don't Want to Miss

Planning a getaway to the Texas Hill Country? Consider this your go-to guide for the top attractions and must-do activities in Horseshoe Bay, a lakeside resort town that’s as scenic as it is relaxing.

Nestled along the shoreline of Lake LBJ, one of the Highland Lakes with a year-round constant water level, Horseshoe Bay offers a perfect mix of serene waters, outdoor adventure, and upscale leisure. Whether you’re into high-energy sports or laid-back lakeside lounging, you’ll find plenty to enjoy both on the water and off.

Just 6 miles from Marble Falls and about 45 miles northwest of Austin via Highway 2147, Horseshoe Bay is an ideal retreat for both day-trippers and weekend warriors from Austin and San Antonio.

Lake LBJ Marina & Yacht Club East of Horseshoe Bay

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Top Things to do in Horseshoe Bay

From championship golf to thrilling water sports, here are some of the best experiences Horseshoe Bay has to offer:

GOLFING

Tee off on three of the nation’s top-rated Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses, all located within Horseshoe Bay Resort. Enjoy access to a full-service country club, tennis courts, a recreation center, pro shops, and even a putting course for all skill levels.

FISHING

With one of the largest marinas in Texas, Lake LBJ is an angler’s paradise. Whether you’re casting from shore, bringing your own boat, or hiring a charter, expect to catch largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and catfish in abundance.

DRAG BOAT RACING

Catch the adrenaline-pumping action at LakeFest, a two-day drag boat racing event where high-speed boats battle it out for top honors. It’s one of the most thrilling spectacles in the Hill Country.

ZIP LINING

Soar above cypress trees and get a new perspective on the Texas Hill Country. Cypress Valley Canopy Tours features zip lines and sky bridges that let you glide through the treetops like a bird.

ROCK CLIMBING

With its rugged limestone terrain, the Hill Country is a haven for climbers. For a guided experience, check out Rock-About Climbing Adventures in nearby Marble Falls, offering excursions for all experience levels.

Waterfront Homes on Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Starbuck getting a handout of corn in Horseshoe Bay West.  He was the most popular deer in the neighborhood.

Near the entrance to Horseshoe Bay West is a low water crossing at the creek. This is a view of the creek with turtles sunning themselves on the rocks.

If you feed them, they will come.  Missy, a local raccoon, was a regular visitor to one of the homes in Horseshoe Bay West.  She brought her two children to dinner each night.

 

Events in the Highland Lakes Area

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