Hidden Gems
The spots only locals know — tucked away, unassuming, and absolutely worth the journey.
The spots only locals know — tucked away, unassuming, and absolutely worth the journey.
🍔 Food & Drinks
4.8The Cedar Tree Mediterranean Grill & Cafe
Lago Vista
This scratch kitchen offers a surprising oasis of fresh, authentic Mediterranean food. Locals recommend the beef sirloin platters and house-made baklava.
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4.7Bella Vista
Lago Vista
A highly-rated Italian restaurant serving scratch-made pizzas, chicken marsala, and traditional pasta.
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Local SpotCaptain Pete's Boathouse
Point Venture
A floating restaurant and bar right on the water. It's known for its laid-back atmosphere, seafood tacos, and the ability to feed the local catfish from the docks.
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Local SpotBajo La Luna Tex-Mex Restaurant
Jonestown
This spot offers a festive patio, stellar margaritas, and homemade corn and flour tortillas.
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Local SpotJones Brothers Park
Jonestown · On Lake Travis
A 32-acre park sitting directly on Lake Travis. It is highly rated on TripAdvisor for its picnic spots and walking paths.
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Local SpotChimney Swift Migration
Jonestown · Late summer / early fall
Visit in the late summer or early fall to catch incredible natural air shows. Thousands of chimney swifts swoop into the local cisterns to roost every evening.
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Local SpotLago Vista Air Power Museum
Jonestown · Rusty Allen Airport
Tucked away in a hangar, this spot features a unique, small-scale collection of historic planes and war memorabilia dating from WWI to Desert Storm.
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