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Canyon
Lake is a hidden treasure of the Texas Hill Country. Some activities
include: Boating/Sailing, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Fishing, Scuba Diving,
Parasailing, Hiking, Dining, Shopping, and much more. |
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Lake Dam |
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The
Canyon Lake Dam was constructed to serve two purposes - flood control
and water conservation. The construction of Canyon Dam on the edge
of the Balcones Escarpment has been very effective in protecting the
lower Guadalupe River Basin. The top of the Dam is a great place to
walk or jog; everyday you will see several people exercising and taking
in the fresh lake air. |
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| Guadalupe
River |
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The
Guadalupe River is famous for toobing; friends and families enjoy
the fun in the sun. |
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| Lake
Canyon Yacht Club - Racing |
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The
club's amenities include a 144 slip waterfront with ample docking
space for dry sailed boats and visitors participating in regattas,
a two lane launching ramp, dry storage for over 150 boats, a clubhouse
with a party deck, swimming pool and a boat rigging tower for stepping
and unstepping masts. The club has just over 300 members. The Lake
Canyon Yacht Club supports an active racing program which includes
J-22, Catalina 22, Flying Scot, Sunfish, PHRF and Portsmouth fleets.
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Lake Golf Club |
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Tucked
away in the peaceful community of Canyon Lake, this par-72 golf course
boasts well-manicured fairways accented with rolling hills, live oak
trees, and a lovely view of the lake. Several holes have been completely
redesigned to challenge even the most avid golfer. New cart paths
allow a smooth flow of traffic, while also preserving the fairway.
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Lake Gorge |
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The
Canyon Lake Gorge is open to the public for guided tours.
Click here for Tour
Information
The Canyon Lake Gorge is a beautiful and natural insight into the
geology and hydrologic dynamics of glenrose limestone in Comal County
near Canyon Lake. The Gorge was created, or "cut" when
floodwaters escaped over the Spillway at Canyon Lake during the
Flood Event of 2002.
Click here for more information on the Canyon
Lake Gorge
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Museum & Dinosaur Tracks |
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Heritage
Museum of the Texas Hill Country
4831 FM 2673
Canyon Lake Texas 78133
830-899-4542
The MUSEUM has displays on: Native American Artifacts, Early Pioneers
including Farm Machinery, the Canyon Dam History, Fossils, Gift
Shop, open air picnic area, and the Heritage Garden Trail of native
Texas plants.
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| Canyon Lake Boat Parade |
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Canyon
Lake Boat Parade of Lights - December |
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| Christmas Parade |
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Annual
Christmas Parade - 2nd Saturday in December |
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Senior Activities |
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Canyon
Lake Recreation Center "CRRC" sponsors a number of activities
for senior citizens of the Canyon Lake area. |
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Preston Memorial Library |
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The
Tye Preston Memorial Library is a library for the community, built
by the community. The Tye Preston Memorial Library provides materials
and services to help the Canyon Lake and Comal county area residents
obtain information to meet their recreational, educational and reference
needs.
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in a very short period of time from any of Canyon Lake's lodging locations. These attractions can also be
reached in a very short period of time from any of Blanco's lodging
locations.
Blanco is 20 miles from Canyon Lake. Blanco has a rich historical history.
Visit the famous Old Blanco County Courthouse, the Blanco State
Park, the Blanco river or the shops, galleries and restaurants. www.blancotex.com www.blancochamber.com
Fredericksburg is 50 miles from Blanco, and is really a fine old German town. Catering
to the tourist with nice restaurants, antiques and craft shops.
Fredericksburg has plenty of local attractions like the Admiral
Nimitz Museum, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Also you can visit
the Wild seed Farms Market Center and see Bluebonnets, poppies and
many other species, located 7 miles east of Fredericksburg. www.fredericksburg-texas.com
Johnson
City is 15 miles north of Blanco on Highway 281, and
is the boyhood home of Lyndon B. Johnson, our former President,
where you will find his boyhood home, LBJ Ranch and many other local
sites. www.lbjcountry.com
Luckenbach is located under 30 miles from Blanco, and is host to the annual
July 4th, Willie Nelson Concert. Everyone wants to come to Luckenbach
and many do. Some folks have a little trouble locating that little
town so we're going to write out the directions so you can't miss
it.
How to find Luckenbach:From Blanco, go west on RR 1623 until you
pass the Riverside beer joint, then turn left on RR 1888. follow
RR 1888 until you come to RR 1376, turn right, go down the hill,
up the hill, cross the creek with water in it [most of the time]
and turn left on the first paved road. "You're There". www.luckenbachtexas.com
Marble
Falls is approximately 40 miles from Blanco.
A Texas treasure of (5) Highland Lakes, (7) golf courses, The Bluebonnet
Trail, State Parks, The Colorado River Trail, great shopping and
dining and home to 5,200 of Texans. www.marblefalls.org
New
Braunfels is located between San Antonio and Austin,
and under 50 miles from Blanco. One may visit the river, antiques
stores, outlet malls, Hummel Museum, Landa Park (one of many), also
you will find great food ranging from German to TexMex. www.nbcham.org
San
Marcos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited
places in North America. Native Americans lived on the bountiful
banks of the spring-fed San Marcos River as long as 12,000 years
ago. Today, San Marcos is a thriving city of 37,000 located on the
busy Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio and within
50 miles of Blanco. www.sanmarcostexas.com
Stonewall is located 10 miles east of Fredericksburg, and 35 from Blanco,
where you will find various wineries, including Becker Vineyards,
which host tours, tastings and picnic facilities. www.stonewalltexas.com
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Canyon Lake Texas is a true hidden treasure of the Central Texas Hill Country. With breathtaking waterfront and lake views; this is the place where many are starting to call home. White tailed deer, foxes, roadrunners, and other wildlife are in abundance in the Texas Hill Country and especially at Canyon Lake. The Texas Hill Country is famous for its hilly terrain, live oak trees, limestone rocks, native animals, and clean fresh air.
Canyon Lake, Texas has so much to offer: Boating/Sailing, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Helicopter Tours, Parasailing, Hiking, Dining, Shopping, and much more. Canyon Lake is located just forty miles north of San Antonio and twenty-five miles west of New Braunfels and San Marcos.
Canyon Lake has eight Corps of Engineer Public Parks, 23 boat ramps, two marinas, campgrounds, golf course, country club, and yacht club. The lake has a surface area of 8,230 acres and 80 miles of shoreline. Canyon Lake releases water down stream into the famous Guadalupe River. |
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