Austin, Texas sits on the Colorado River at the edge of Texas Hill Country. The city is known as the home of country music in Texas, with stars like Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm first getting their start in Austin. With a number of ethnic cuisines available, the food in Austin caters to a wide audience. After a round at one of Austin's golf courses, kick back in one of the hotels located on the river.
Lakeway Resort and Spa
The Lakeway Resort and Spa is located 18 miles northwest of downtown Austin and 40 minutes from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Within close proximity are area wineries, marine recreation, museums, night life and championship golf courses. The Hills and Lakeway Country Club's courses offer 36 holes of championship golf and you can book tee times through the resort. Each of the courses are designed to offer unique challenges that will test your golf ability.
Lakeway Resort and Spa
101 Lakeway Dr.
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 261-6600
www.dolce-lakeway-hotel.com
Barton Creek Resort and Spa
With some of the region's most breathtaking views, Barton Creek Resort & Spa stretches across 4,000 acres right in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The hotel and resort has 312 guest rooms and suites decorated in tasteful Texas style. The resort has the top two ranked golf courses in the state of Texas as well as a lavish spa and full fitness center on the resort grounds. Carved into the Texas Hill Country are four championship 18-hole courses. Fazio Foothills, Fazio Canyons, Crenshaw Cliffside and Palmer Lakeside can be booked through the hotel for discount package deals.
Barton Creek Resort and Spa
8212 Barton Club Dr.
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 329-4000
www.bartoncreek.com/index.cfm
The Omni Hotel
The Omni Austin is centrally located in the city and is walking distance from the city's entertainment district. The hotel has a rooftop pool and hot tub that is popular with hotel guests in the daytime as well as the evenings for the spectacular view of the city. The hotel also features a full-service spa and the Chef's at Ancho's restaurant. When you stay at the Omni, you are less than a 20 minute drive from the two golf courses located at the Hills Country Club.
The Omni Hotel
700 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
(866) 538-0187
www.omnihotels.com/Default.aspx
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An experienced free-lance sports and technology writer and focus in both areas for my writing. I have played golf for more than 20 years and have had the great opportunity to play in over 30 states and numerous countries in addition to having experience running charity golf tournaments for the past two years. If I'm not working, I can usually be found on the local golf course.
