About the Dripping Springs, Lake Travis and Southwest Austin, Texas Area 

Austin Community Profile 

Austin is the capital of Texas, the second most populous state. Austin is an oasis for sports and recreation with its dramatic terrain and sparkling lakes. With over a million people, Austin serves as a center for academics, politics, research and technology.  

Austin is “the 4th safest city in the US,” according to the FBI and “the 8th best place to live and work,” according to Money Magazine.  

Austin is located in Central Texas along the Colorado River. Austin is 225 miles from the U.S./Mexico border. Austin lies within 200 miles of 3 of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. (Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio).  

With over 300 days of sunshine and a temperate climate, outdoor recreation is in abundance. Hike and bike trails can be found around the city and hill country terrain.  

Highly rated elementary and secondary schools contribute to a successful education. There are seven universities for higher education including The University of Texas with its 53,000 plus student population.  

Austin is a premier city for technology. Dell, Freescale Semiconductor, and IBM Corporation are just a few of the many employers.  

Austin has a creative culture that supports the arts, music and theatre. Know as the “Music Capital of the World”, Austin has a wealth of nightlife and entertainment venues. Performing arts flourish with its symphony and concert halls. Year–round festivals are well supported.

Dripping Springs Community Profile 

Rolling hills, rock bottom creeks, wildlife and majestic views make up this Hill Country town. Once just a stagecoach stop between Fredericksburg and Austin, Dripping Springs is today one of the fastest growing areas in the “Gateway to the Hill Country”.  

A true bedroom community to Austin, Dripping Springs is just a step away from the city bustle. Dripping Springs is an agricultural area with a close knit community creating a strong balance of personal, professional and spiritual growth. It is perfect blend of hill country beauty, heritage and old fashion values. 

Dripping Springs ISD is top rated for academic excellence, consisting of four campuses, involving a caring community atmosphere for educational achievement. Look at our school section for more information.  

Hamilton Pool, Westcave Preserve and Pedernales State Park all offer the naturalist a quality outdoor adventure. Canyons and natural swimming holes abound it this rolling hill country area of Hays and Travis counties. 

Lake Travis Community Profile  

Located 20 miles northwest of Austin, in the panoramic hill country is the Lake Travis community. This is the area to call home if you seek country leisure and suburban conveniences. 

The area of the Colorado River that ends at Mansfield Dam and winds for miles through numerous towns and cities including Lakeway, Briarcliff, Spicewood, and Bee Caves is all part of the Lake South area and Lake Travis ISD. 

Lake Travis is a boater’s paradise with many public ramps/docks and many park areas. Fishing is plentiful and recreational water sports are abundant. “The sunset capital of Texas” is located here with spectacular evening views. 

Lake Travis boasts a highly accredited school district that consists of 7 campuses. Students thrive academically and go onto attend some of the top colleges and universities to further their education. More information can be found under our school district link.  

The Lake Travis community is home to many musicians and artists and offers outdoor music venues and many local flavor shops and galleries. As the area continues to grow, so does the shopping. The Hill Country Galleria will soon be home to major anchor and local merchants for shopping convenience.  

Besides lake activities, the area also boasts numerous public and private golf courses. Home to a PGA course, and the new UT golf course located at Steiner Ranch. The course at The Hills of Lakeway also is home to the annual Kinko’s Classic.  

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