Texas Colorado river

Texas has its own Colorado River (not to be confused with the Colorado River that flows through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and California, and forms the Grand Canyon) and it flows through Austin. Most people are familiar with the Colorado River that flows through the Grand Canyon and begins in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The other Colorado River is completely contained within the borders of the state of Texas. The Colorado River is a major source of water for people and wildlife in Texas. It runs through many parts of Texas, including Austin and Dallas– of which are very popular cities for tourists and new residents alike.

Lake Austin

Lake Austin, formerly Lake McDonald, is a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. The reservoir was formed in 1939 by the construction of Tom Miller Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority.Lake Austin is one of the seven Highland Lakes created by the LCRA, and is used for flood control, electrical power generation, and recreation. It is maintained as a constant– lake by releases of water from Lake Travis upstream. Numerous companies rent out sailboats, motorboats, jet skis waverunners, canoes, pontoon boats, and large party boats in the Austin area. A colony of 1.5 million Mexican free–tailed bats live under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin. This is why Austin is sometimes called “Bat City”.

Downtown Austin

With a rich sense of history and a thriving entertainment scene, Downtown is Austin’s beating heart. There is always something happening in downtown Austin; From live music venues, to amazing eats, to even the happiest of hours at bars; everything is just around the block. You just have to be here, live.The Historic Scoot Inn was opened in Austin back in 1871, which makes it the oldest bar in Central Texas. Live music continues to be played at the bar to date. Austin is the only city in the world that still operates moonlight towers, whose purpose is to light up the city at night. The city has ordinances in place to protect all 17 of the moonlight towers from being taken down. There are 16 colleges and universities in Austin, with the largest being the University of Texas at Austin. There are 9 bilioners with a combined net worth of 299 billion USD who live in Austine.

The Oasis on Lake Travis, the sunset Capital of Texas

With the growth of Austin and its surrounding suburbs, more and more people began flocking to Lake Travis to enjoy its clear waters, sandy beaches, and picturesque landscapes. Today, Lake Travis is one of the largest and most popular lakes in Texas.It spans over 63 miles and has a maximum depth of over 210 feet.
The Oasis started off as just an idea. Beau Theriot, the owner of The Oasis, has always been a visionary, but never imagined what his idea would grow into. The restaurant was first built in 1982 by Houston entrepreneur Beau Theriot, who purchased a 500–acre (2.0 km2) ranch overlooking the lake and converted it into the current multi–use venue. On the morning of June 1, 2005, a lightning strike ignited a fire which consumed much of the property. Thirty eight years later, The Oasis has become a well–known jewel nestled in the Austin Hill Country. They are best known as The Sunset Capital of Texas because most days, hundreds of guests from all over the world come to see the breathtaking views and (quite possibly) one of the most spectacular sunsets they will ever lay eyes on. The Oasis Lake Travis is the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas. With 8 special event rooms and multiple decks overlooking Lake Travis, The OASIS Restaurant is the place to host your special event.