What can you see aboard the train? As part of its mission to restore and preserve train equipment, the association assembles a variety of vintage train cars built in the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s. Each car offers something different in the way of seating arrangements, amenities, and services. Passengers can choose between coach and lounge … Continued
Adventurous Ways to access the San Marcos River Glass Bottom Boats Hop aboard a glass bottom boat with the family and explore all that lies beneath Spring Lake, the headwaters of the pristine San Marcos River. Spot native wildlife, fish, and bubbling springs. Hear a bit of history about the area. Tours run daily and … Continued
For a slight change of pace, take a detour 35 miles northeast of Leisure Resort. Circuit of The Americas (COTA), located in the outskirts of Austin, Texas, is the country’s premier venue for world-class sports and entertainment. COTA has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports, and music. Live Entertainment Legends like Willie Nelson … Continued
Kreuz Market 619 N Colorado St, Lockhart, TX 78644 Kreuz Market has been around since 1900, and it shows in its cooked-to-perfection cuisine. Customers crave the shoulder clod (lean brisket), pork chops, both varieties of sausage, and pork ribs. Barbecue is not cooked or served with sauce, but that doesn’t take away from the exceptional … Continued
Fishing on the San Marcos River No doubt about it, if you like reeling in a large Bass on a fly, the thrill of catching a Smallmouth, Largemouth, Guadalupe Bass, and Guadalupe/Smallmouth hybrids, you need to come to the San Marcos River. It’s an awesome area and one of the best places to catch fresh … Continued
Things To Do Whether you go on your own or with us here at Leisure Resort, make sure everything’s included. That means the essentials: shuttling, coolers, ice, waterproofing phones and cameras, and knowing put-in and take-out spots. Bring Sunglasses That Don’t Sink Sunglasses are light and made of plastic, so they won’t sink, right? Wrong! … Continued
Whirling Wonder – A 12-gondola Ferris wheel that can accommodate children and adults in wheelchairs. Wonderland Express – Gather at the 1930s-style train depot to climb aboard the Wonderland Express, which pulls multiple railcars equipped with specially designed, wheelchair-accessible ramps. Sand Circle & Music Garden – Special wheelchair-accessible diggers allow guests to move material and … Continued
The Cave Tour – It’s always 72˚ underground in the cave. The only real earthquake cave open to the public, it’s an eye-opener to the powerful forces of nature. Prehistoric fossils encased in the strata formations and boulders seemingly suspended in mid-air are just a few of the spectacular sights you’ll see. Mystery Mountain Waterfall … Continued
Hamilton Pool in Hamilton Pool Preserve 24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, (512) 264-2740 Available for swimming, the Hamilton Pool is known for its 50-foot waterfall cascading into a limestone grotto. Make a reservation to hike the quarter mile trail from the parking lot to the waterfall pool. Or choose an hour-long guided … Continued
Have you ever tried to watch a movie on your smart phone? It’s too darn small. The tablet or laptop is better. But you know what is even better still? Five Stars Say Thousands of Movie Goers “What a great place! Worth the drive from wherever you are. The food is surprisingly good. The fries … Continued
