I figured I would get better responses here. Looking to take a family vacation to the hill country next summer. Needs to be driving distance to Austin and San Antonio. Would like to be on or close to a lake. Kids age 2, 8, and 10. Looking like Canyon Lake is the best option but options are wide open. Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Posted by No Colors

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Member since Sep 2010

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Posted on 10/3/17 at 8:21 pm to killinme_smalls

I was there this past summer. Lake Travis and Six Flags San Antonio were both good options. You need to rent a ski boat at Lake Travis at least a month in advance in the summer.

Also, it was literally 100 degrees. We camped some and it was rough. I couldn't get to sleep until about midnight. Water is important.

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Posted by yudaman

Central Texas

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Posted on 10/3/17 at 8:22 pm to killinme_smalls

I live in the area but have never stayed in Canyon Lake. Horseshoe Bay Resort would be my recommendation.

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Posted by tarzana

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Posted on 10/3/17 at 11:50 pm to killinme_smalls

Try Inks Lake in Burnet County near Lake Buchanan. Beautiful State park location w/ campsites and cabins. The deer are so tame they'll eat out of your hand

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Posted by Larry Gooseman

Houston

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Posted on 10/4/17 at 9:29 am to killinme_smalls

Canyon lake is nice. You could rent a pontoon boat and take your family out for 4 hours.

We just found a vrbo house, if going during the summer, get a house with a pool.

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Posted by killinme_smalls

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 8:38 am to Larry Gooseman

Thanks for the info, I will check them out.