Things To Do and Points of Interest in the  Lake Buchanan and Tow, Texas Area

You’re welcome to bring your boat or your jet ski! The loading ramp is just across the street. Ramp fee is $3.

No boat? That’s okay. You can wade out on the point with your rod and reel and try your luck.

Be sure and talk to some of the locals as they are always willing to share the knowledge of what lures or bait work best.

Striper Fishing Guides at Tow:
There are some of the finest fishing guide services right here in Tow. A special trip can be arranged for you by The Fish Inn or click on one of the web links and contact them directly.

Feeling a bit more adventuresome?

Another short and scenic drive from Llano, west on Hwy. 152 is Castell, Texas. Once there, slow down and stop at The Castell General Store. On Friday’s, Mexican food is on the menu from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Saturday’s you will enjoy some of the best barbecue you have ever tasted. Beef brisket, pork tenderloin, link sausage, and grilled chicken.

Live entertainment too! Visit with Randy, the owner, and listen to big and tall tales and meet the famous rooster, Cockaroo! Randy and Cockaroo have starred together on Dallas/Fort Worth’s WFAA television in recent months past.

Cockaroo will entertain you with his best friend, Billy Bass the singing fish! You gotta see it to believe it! You can call ahead to check on the barbecue. Reserve a kayak or two for a little adventure on the Llano River. You’ll want to get there early, the barbecue goes fast. (325) 247-4100. Randy also has a wonderful Llano River Vacation Rental!

 Dining Options

In Tow, your dining options are limited. Here are a few to choose from…
	The Country Kitchen has home cooking with daily specials. They have monster hamburgers and homemade fries. Tex-Mex enchiladas are on the menu, too. The Bluffton Store has GREAT pizza to carry out or eat in the store. Paradise Point is a good homemade breakfast choice.
Here are a few dining suggestions in Llano, just a short drive away:
	The Llaneaux , is a wonderful seafood restaurant and located at the bridge in Llano, Texas. Only 15 miles from here. Café Del Rio serves wonderful Mexican food. In Llano on Hwy. 29 going West. The Hungry Hunter has good home-style cooking. You can find this place on Hwy. 29. The Acme Restaurant is located on the square in downtown Llano. They feature a daily lunch menu and then a dinner menu. A good place to dine in the evening. Cooper’s Barbecue in Llano on Hwy. 29. This is a popular stop. Get there early or you’ll be standing in line for awhile.

More info about Dining and Restaurants in the Highland Lakes Area

Points of Interest

Tow, Texas – here’s your lesson in pronunciation … it’s not like the "Car in Tow" (toe) … It rhymes with "now", as in "how, now, brown cow". Amazing, but true!

Fall Creek Vineyards & Winery – Located just minutes from The Fish Inn right here in Tow, Texas. Take the tour of the winery and sample some really nice Texas wines. (512) 476-4477
Vanishing Texas River Cruise – Take the cruise and sight the magnificent American Bald Eagles. 1-800-4 RIVER-4
Visit Historic Llano, Texas – One of the most unique and picturesque cities in the state! Llano is the unrivaled Deer Capital of Texas and the Barbecue Capital of the World and the home of Enchanted Rock.
Colorado Bend State Park – A 5328.3 acre facility offering primitive camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, birding & nature watching and guided tours. 325-628-3240
Longhorn Cavern State Park – A Texas Hill Country wonder created over thousands of years - fossil remains show that many Ice Age animals once occupied the cave! 1-877-441-CAVE

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Antiques

Railyard Antiques, 502 Bessemer, Llano, Tx., (325) 247-3827 Twisted Sisters, 2204 Ranch Road 1431, Kingsland, Tx., (325) 388-0829 Fort Llano Mercantile, 105 W. Main, Llano, Tx., (325) 247-3290

There are too many to list but, check out the Lakes and Hills Tourism site or the yellow pages under "Antiques". You can chose any number of places to explore for a rare find from Llano to Mason to Fredericksburg to Johnson City to Marble Falls to Burnet and lots of places in between!!

There's something for everyone in the Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes area!
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