Dallas Fun | Horseshoe Bay Resort – A Lakeside Escape Near Austin 🏞️

Located just a short drive from Austin, Horseshoe Bay Resort is a four-star getaway packed with activities for all ages — and even your furry friends! 🐶 🎯 Resort Highlights Sports & Recreation: Swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and more 🎾🛶🎣 Animal Encounters: Talkative parrots, giant tortoises, flamingos, and other wildlife 🦜🐢 Kids’ Activities: Sand bottle art, painting classes, and a dedicated kids’ club 👧🧑‍🎨 🐾 Pet-Friendly Stay Dogs are welcome in the Palm Villas section Steps away from the fitness center and main lobby J’s Restaurant in the lobby serves: Breakfast buffet: $30/person 🥞 Dinner buffet: $40/person 🍽️ 🛌 Room Tour Cozy 1-bedroom villa with a kitchen, living room, and bedroom Clean and functional — feels like a small apartment Heads-up: The bed is very soft — not ideal for those with back issues 🛏️💤 Pull-out sofa in the living room is also extra soft (and a bit squeaky 😅) 🍽️ Dining Options Limited, and on the pricier side: J’s Restaurant (buffet-style) A Mexican spot by the marina 🌮 One American-style restaurant Yacht Club dining is for members only You can drive into the nearby town, but choices are mostly fast food 🍔 💰 Price Breakdown Our July 4th stay: ~$500/night (includes room, resort fee, tax, and pet cleaning fee) Likely cheaper off-peak — avoid holidays and summer for better rates! ⚠️ Considerations 1️⃣ It’s a trek — 4 hours from Dallas (3 hours highway + 1 hour winding roads) 🚗💨 2️⃣ Limited dining inside the resort — mostly one main restaurant 3️⃣ Parking is tight — use the complimentary shuttle when you can! 🚐 ✅ Verdict A fun, activity-filled resort perfect for families and pet owners — but come prepared for the drive, limited food choices, and soft mattresses! #HorseshoeBayResort #TexasTravel #LakeGetaway #PetFriendly #FamilyResort #DallasToAustin