Lake Travis Hill Country Suburb
Welcome to Lakeway, a lakeside city on the south shore of Lake Travis that grew from a resort and second-home retreat into one of the Hill Country's most sought-after Austin suburbs.
Lakeway occupies the southern shore of Lake Travis in western Travis County, Texas, in the Hill Country about 25 miles west of downtown Austin. The city lies in the corridor framed by Ranch to Market Road 620, State Highway 71, and Bee Creek Road, placing it near the heart of the Lake Travis area while keeping downtown Austin within commuting range. The lake itself — a long, winding impoundment of the Colorado River and one of the Texas Highland Lakes — defines the community's geography, its recreation, and much of its identity. Lakeway's origins set it apart from most Austin suburbs. The community was founded as a retirement and second-home destination built around the lake, and for decades it functioned as a resort-style enclave of golfers, boaters, and seasonal residents. Over time, that base broadened as families were drawn by Lake Travis ISD's schools, the area's parks and trails, and the appeal of year-round lakeside living. The city today retains the polished, amenity-rich character of its origins while functioning as a full-time residential community. The city manages an unusually strong portfolio of public amenities for its size, with roughly 100 acres of parkland and trails and nearly 500 acres of greenbelts threaded through and around its neighborhoods. Golf courses, tennis facilities, a swim center, and marina access reflect the community's resort heritage, and Lake Travis itself remains the centerpiece of daily recreation. Lakeway appeals to households who want Hill Country scenery, lake access, and highly regarded schools without surrendering the convenience of Austin. Its residents range from longtime retirees to young families, and the area's blend of waterfront properties, gated golf-course communities, and established hillside neighborhoods gives the city a distinct, upscale suburban character on the edge of the Texas Hill Country.
Lakeway is in western Travis County, Texas, on the south shore of Lake Travis. The city lies about 25 miles west of downtown Austin, in the corridor framed by Ranch to Market Road 620 and State Highway 71.
Lakeway is in Travis County, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country west of the state capital. Travis County is home to the city of Austin, which serves as both the county seat and the state capital, about 25 miles to the east of Lakeway.
Most of Lakeway is served by the Lake Travis Independent School District, which includes Lake Travis High School and several area elementary campuses. A few nearby neighborhoods are served by the Leander Independent School District instead.
Lake Travis is a reservoir on the Colorado River and one of the Texas Highland Lakes. It stretches for many miles through the Hill Country west of Austin and is the centerpiece of recreation in the Lakeway area.
Lakeway is about 25 miles west of downtown Austin, reached via Ranch to Market Road 620, the 183 corridor, or State Highway 71. Commute times can lengthen at peak hours, a familiar trade-off for lakeside living.
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