Andrea's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Located just under 1 mile from Orrasis Ranch, you can drive, walk, or bike the paved road right to the entrance of this beautiful 508 acre area. Trails available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Water use available for canoeing/kayaking, swimming, and fishing.
Day use rates apply.
https://www.lcra.org/parks/shaffer-bend/
8 locals recommend
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
706 Co Rd 343ALocated just under 1 mile from Orrasis Ranch, you can drive, walk, or bike the paved road right to the entrance of this beautiful 508 acre area. Trails available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Water use available for canoeing/kayaking, swimming, and fishing.
Day use rates apply.
https://www.lcra.org/parks/shaffer-bend/
Great for hiking and natural sightseeing.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/balcones_canyonlands/
88 locals recommend
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
24518 Ranch Road 1431Great for hiking and natural sightseeing.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/balcones_canyonlands/
Inks Lake is just under a 40min drive from ORRasis Ranch in Burnet,TX.
This is a great daytrip for swimming, hiking, boating, and canoeing/kyaking with on-site equipment rentals and park ranger tours.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
109 locals recommend
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Rd 4 WInks Lake is just under a 40min drive from ORRasis Ranch in Burnet,TX.
This is a great daytrip for swimming, hiking, boating, and canoeing/kyaking with on-site equipment rentals and park ranger tours.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
Adventures
Rugged trail park for off-road vehicles, plus firing ranges & skeet shooting.
https://www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com/
59 locals recommend
Hidden Falls Adventure Park
7030 Ranch Rd 1431Rugged trail park for off-road vehicles, plus firing ranges & skeet shooting.
https://www.hiddenfallsadventurepark.com/
Inks Lake State park is just under a 40min drive from ORRasis Ranch.
It is a great daytrip for hiking, swimming, boating, and kayaking/canoeing. This State Park offers equipment rental and park ranger tours.
https://www.flatcreekestate.com/
109 locals recommend
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Rd 4 WInks Lake State park is just under a 40min drive from ORRasis Ranch.
It is a great daytrip for hiking, swimming, boating, and kayaking/canoeing. This State Park offers equipment rental and park ranger tours.
https://www.flatcreekestate.com/
Food Scene
Great little Cafe for coffee or a bite to eat.
https://www.numinouscoffee.com/
21 locals recommend
Numinous Coffee Roasters
715 Ranch Rd 1431Great little Cafe for coffee or a bite to eat.
https://www.numinouscoffee.com/
Crawfish, gumbo & other Cajun & Creole meals, plus Southern-style desserts, in an informal setting.
1700 Ranch Rd 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654
11 locals recommend
The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant
2411 Ranch Rd 1431Crawfish, gumbo & other Cajun & Creole meals, plus Southern-style desserts, in an informal setting.
1700 Ranch Rd 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Local institution serving up homestyle American meals & celebrated pies, plus an all-day breakfast.
https://www.bluebonnetcafe.net/
Bring cash, because they don't accept cards. They do have an ATM on site, in case you forget.
131 locals recommend
Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 US-281Local institution serving up homestyle American meals & celebrated pies, plus an all-day breakfast.
https://www.bluebonnetcafe.net/
Bring cash, because they don't accept cards. They do have an ATM on site, in case you forget.
Sit on the patio and enjoy one of their cold offerings from the tap, while you munch on some delicious food. This relatively new addition to Marble Falls is quickly becoming a local favorite for lunch and is a nice addition if you are doing a brew tour of the area.
https://www.bearkingbrewing.com/
42 locals recommend
Bear King Brewing Company
207 Ave GSit on the patio and enjoy one of their cold offerings from the tap, while you munch on some delicious food. This relatively new addition to Marble Falls is quickly becoming a local favorite for lunch and is a nice addition if you are doing a brew tour of the area.
https://www.bearkingbrewing.com/
Updated comfort fare meets home brews at this airy brewpub with high ceilings & understated decor.
https://www.doublehornbrewing.com/
25 locals recommend
Double Horn Brewing Company
208 Ave HUpdated comfort fare meets home brews at this airy brewpub with high ceilings & understated decor.
https://www.doublehornbrewing.com/
This 100% philanthropic brewery is a must stop on any brew tour. Make sure to check their calendar for events and food vendor schedules. https://savetheworldbrewing.com/
41 locals recommend
Save The World Brewing Co
1510 Resource PkwyThis 100% philanthropic brewery is a must stop on any brew tour. Make sure to check their calendar for events and food vendor schedules. https://savetheworldbrewing.com/
Sit on the deck :)
Big lakefront restaurant dishing burgers & American fare in casual digs with decks & water views.
https://www.rivercitygrilletx.com/
38 locals recommend
River City Grille
700 1st StSit on the deck :)
Big lakefront restaurant dishing burgers & American fare in casual digs with decks & water views.
https://www.rivercitygrilletx.com/
Floating Restaurant on Lake Travis
check their calendar for live music nights
https://www.gnarlygar.com/
67 locals recommend
The Gnarly Gar
18200 Lakepoint CoveFloating Restaurant on Lake Travis
check their calendar for live music nights
https://www.gnarlygar.com/
Nice selection of wines and tastings.
https://www.flatcreekestate.com/
129 locals recommend
Flat Creek Estate Winery
24912 Travis Peak TrailNice selection of wines and tastings.
https://www.flatcreekestate.com/
City advice
Don't miss
hiking trail guide
https://www.101highlandlakes.com/hiking