RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER —The center features the area’s cultural and natural history. Includes an arboretum, walking paths, wildflower meadow and butterfly gardens. 150 Francisco Lemos St. 830/257-4837.
www.riversidenaturecenter.org.
SCHREINER MANSION —See antiques and artifacts in the former home of Capt. Charles A. Schreiner. The handsome 1879 Romanesque stone structure features French crystal chandeliers and other decorative accents. Free. 226 Earl Garrett St. 830/896-8633.
STONEHENGE IN THE HILLS —See INGRAM. WINERY —Kerrville Hills Winery. See WINERIES listing.
KINGSLAND POP. 6,380
ALT. 856 MAP O-15
KINGSLAND/LAKE LBJ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 325/388-6211.
www.kingslandchamber.org.
At the confluence of the Llano and Colorado rivers, this spot was popular for fishing even before area lakes were created. It remains popular with fishermen and water-sports enthusiasts. Visitors also enjoy golf, birding, antique shopping, art galleries, scenic drives and swimming at an area known as “The Slab.” The sandstone Packsaddle Mountain is popular with historians and geologists. The Aqua Boom celebration on Independence Day
is one of the Hill Country’s largest fireworks displays. INKS LAKE STATE PARK —See BUCHANAN DAM.
LAKE — Lake Lyndon B. Johnson — This Lower Colorado River Authority lake is one of the Highland Lakes. Marinas and boat ramps offer access to fishing and boating. South of Kingsland, accessible from F.M. 1431 and F.M. 2900. 512/473-3200.
www.lcra.org.
NIGHTENGALE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER —A wooded 10-acre site on the banks of Lake LBJ features artifacts, field excavations and an interpretive trail that allows visitors to “walk through time.” Also features stone tools found at the site. On the banks of Lake LBJ. 830/598-5261 or 800/776-5272 x6714.
www.lcra.org/parks/natural_resource/nightengale.html.
KYLE POP. 32,673
ALT. 714 MAP Q-16
KYLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU: 401 Center St. 512/268-4220.
www.kylechamber.org.
Nestled between Austin and San Marcos, Kyle and its scenic Blanco River setting offer a charming place to enjoy old-town grace with modern amenities. This community features music venues, restaurants and nationally registered historic landmarks. The Katherine Anne Porter House at 508 Center St.
was home to one of America’s most distinguished writers from 1892-1901 and is designated as a National Literary Landmark.
CENTRAL TEXAS SPEEDWAY —Sanctioned by NASCAR, the speedway is a 3/8-mile, D-shaped asphalt track. The racetrack is known as one of the premier short tracks in the United States. 24801 I-35. 512/268-1114.
www.centexspeedway.com.
CLAIBORNE KYLE LOG HOUSE —Built on a bluff overlooking the Blanco River, this four-pen, linear dog trot house has four 16-square-feet rooms. It has been restored and furnished by the Kyle Log House Commission. On C.R. 136 southwest of Kyle. 512/826-8437.
LAGO VISTA POP. 6,577
ALT. 1,230 MAP P-16
LAGO VISTA AND JONESTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 512/267-7952.
www.lagovista.org.
Lago Vista includes more than 15 miles of shoreline on Lake Travis (see Austin). There is year-round golfing, tennis, boat and jet-ski rental, fishing and kayaking in
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the area. It is the gateway to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (see MARBLE FALLS). The refuge includes hiking and nature trails. Seasonal hunting for dove, white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hogs are also a top recreational activity. Events include the peloton-style La Primavera Lago
Vista Bicycle Race in March; Jonestown Cajun Cook- Off in March; Friends of Balcones Canyonlands Songbird Festival in April; and Jonestown celebrates migrating Chimney Swifts at SwiftFest in August.
SCENIC DRIVE —Traveling on F.M. 1431 offers exceptional Hill Country scenery, especially in the spring when wildflowers, such as Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and Winecups, abound.
WINERY —Flat Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery. See WINERIES listing.
LAMPASAS POP. 7,185
ALT. 1,025 MAP N-16
LAMPASAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A historical driving tour is available. 205 S. U.S. 281. 512/556-5172.
www.lampasaschamber.org.
This small city was a booming resort town in the late 19th century, known as the “Saratoga of the South.” People came to “take the waters” of the sulfur springs, touted for their healing properties. Spring- fed Hancock Pool is 72 degrees year round and is open during the summer months. One-of-a-kind murals, scattered throughout down-
town and surrounding areas, depict Lampasas County’s heritage.
www.visionlampasas.com. Lampasas is on a segment of the Ports-to-Plains
Highway connecting the state’s heartland to coastal ports. COLORADO BEND STATE PARK —See SAN SABA.
COOPER SPRING NATURE PARK —This slice of unspoiled nature in downtown Lampasas features a series of trails (about 16 acres) dedicated to the preservation and encouragement of wildlife.
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