End of the Bend Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you are into flowers, butterflies, and nature, this is a beautiful way to spend the afternoon. Depending on when you visit, they have different exhibits and experiences for kids and families
252 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AveIf you are into flowers, butterflies, and nature, this is a beautiful way to spend the afternoon. Depending on when you visit, they have different exhibits and experiences for kids and families
A sweet nature preserve, with peacocks roaming around. Lots of great trails overlooking Lake Austin.
178 locals recommend
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StA sweet nature preserve, with peacocks roaming around. Lots of great trails overlooking Lake Austin.
Beautiful views of Lake Austin. The limestone height stands at 775 ft above sea level and is considered to be the highest point in Austin!
1082 locals recommend
Mount Bonnell
Beautiful views of Lake Austin. The limestone height stands at 775 ft above sea level and is considered to be the highest point in Austin!
Things to do
One of the most highly reviewed excursions in Austin Texas. Five ziplines, the longest being half a mile long! Only 25 minutes from the End of the Bend.
160 locals recommend
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
14529 Pocohontas TrailOne of the most highly reviewed excursions in Austin Texas. Five ziplines, the longest being half a mile long! Only 25 minutes from the End of the Bend.
One of the most revered swimming holes around. Spring fed and refreshingly cold all year round. If you're not brave enough to get in the water, then cheer on folks at the diving board!
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrOne of the most revered swimming holes around. Spring fed and refreshingly cold all year round. If you're not brave enough to get in the water, then cheer on folks at the diving board!
Nearby dine-in movie theater if you're in the mood for a movie while you're here. Great food and a full bar!
62 locals recommend
Moviehouse & Eatery
7415 Southwest PkwyNearby dine-in movie theater if you're in the mood for a movie while you're here. Great food and a full bar!
Upscale outdoor shopping, great bars on Rock Rose Ave, excellent restaurants. You cant go wrong exploring here.
126 locals recommend
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveUpscale outdoor shopping, great bars on Rock Rose Ave, excellent restaurants. You cant go wrong exploring here.
Food truck mecca, fine to casual dining, a great place to bar crawl. Very urban scene with spontaneous live music. (Warning - no parking - just uber/lyft)
793 locals recommend
Rainey Street
Rainey StreetFood truck mecca, fine to casual dining, a great place to bar crawl. Very urban scene with spontaneous live music. (Warning - no parking - just uber/lyft)
You'll be amazed at this slice of heaven in the city limits of Austin. Walking trails along the creek. Can be busy on the weekend.
235 locals recommend
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailYou'll be amazed at this slice of heaven in the city limits of Austin. Walking trails along the creek. Can be busy on the weekend.
If you're up for a day trip, Spicewood is a sweet town and not as crowded as Fredricksburg. Beautiful drive out HWY 71.
75 locals recommend
Spicewood Vineyards
1419 Co Rd 409If you're up for a day trip, Spicewood is a sweet town and not as crowded as Fredricksburg. Beautiful drive out HWY 71.
One of the top spas in the country. A half-day package includes a very healthy AND tasty lunch. Just go hand out after a massage and marvel at the landscaping. Oh, and you can walk there from End of the Bend. Bonus.
30 locals recommend
Lake Austin Spa Resort
1705 S Quinlan Park RdOne of the top spas in the country. A half-day package includes a very healthy AND tasty lunch. Just go hand out after a massage and marvel at the landscaping. Oh, and you can walk there from End of the Bend. Bonus.
Austin Beerworks
3001 Industrial TerraceGreat craft beer and an awesome vibe!
Do you have a need for speed? Sure it's a chain but 30 minutes from the Lake House and a ton of fun! Just remember, if you ain't first, your last.
18 locals recommend
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
2500 Mc Hale CtDo you have a need for speed? Sure it's a chain but 30 minutes from the Lake House and a ton of fun! Just remember, if you ain't first, your last.
Food scene
Featuring a lot of Steiner Family memorabilia showcasing this ranching and rodeo family, good steaks, and service. Great live music on the expansive patio and beautiful lake views. A fun Texas vibe!
106 locals recommend
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
5424 Steiner Ranch BlvdFeaturing a lot of Steiner Family memorabilia showcasing this ranching and rodeo family, good steaks, and service. Great live music on the expansive patio and beautiful lake views. A fun Texas vibe!
Our family's favorite local Mexican spot. Mexico-city-style cuisine, margaritas, and attentive service. An awesome family-owned spot.
20 locals recommend
Don Mario Mexican Restaurant
1113 Ranch Rd 620 NOur family's favorite local Mexican spot. Mexico-city-style cuisine, margaritas, and attentive service. An awesome family-owned spot.
Amazing BBQ in a fun, casual, country-store-type atmosphere. Yes - it's a chain now, but still a Texan fave! Great for catering family gatherings. Excellent breakfast tacos as well!
57 locals recommend
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
7709 Ranch Rd 620Amazing BBQ in a fun, casual, country-store-type atmosphere. Yes - it's a chain now, but still a Texan fave! Great for catering family gatherings. Excellent breakfast tacos as well!
Try the N'awlins Shrimp at this very cool brewpub and restaurant. Extensive beer list and full bar.
13 locals recommend
Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar
8300 N FM 620Try the N'awlins Shrimp at this very cool brewpub and restaurant. Extensive beer list and full bar.
A must-visit, great burgers, and fries. Close to the intersection of 2222 and 620 (14 minutes away). There are several food trucks and a sand volleyball court in this area if you aren't in the mood to cook.
15 locals recommend
Mighty Fine Burgers
10515 N Mopac ExpyA must-visit, great burgers, and fries. Close to the intersection of 2222 and 620 (14 minutes away). There are several food trucks and a sand volleyball court in this area if you aren't in the mood to cook.
If you want a romantic, fine dining experience while you're here; go to Siena. Handmade pasta, great wine list, cozy atmosphere. One of the nicest places you can go without driving downtown.
15 locals recommend
Siena Restaurant
6203 N Capital of Texas HwyIf you want a romantic, fine dining experience while you're here; go to Siena. Handmade pasta, great wine list, cozy atmosphere. One of the nicest places you can go without driving downtown.
For wine and pizza lovers. That's all you need to know. Seriously good food and wine list. If you get the chance to sit outside you'll get a great view of downtown Austin.
50 locals recommend
Wild Kitchen and Bar
15506 State Hwy 71For wine and pizza lovers. That's all you need to know. Seriously good food and wine list. If you get the chance to sit outside you'll get a great view of downtown Austin.
Classic TexMex. Outdoor play area for kids and good margaritas for adults. We recommend the poblano enchiladas!
74 locals recommend
Flores Mexican Restaurant
2440 US-290Classic TexMex. Outdoor play area for kids and good margaritas for adults. We recommend the poblano enchiladas!
Sunset capital of Texas with the largest patio in Texas! The food is ok, the drinks are good, but you go for the views. Check out their website for live music and salsa dance classes!
506 locals recommend
The Oasis On Lake Travis
6550 Comanche TrailSunset capital of Texas with the largest patio in Texas! The food is ok, the drinks are good, but you go for the views. Check out their website for live music and salsa dance classes!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber and Lyft both serve our property
As the property can be tricky to find, especially at night, you may need to provide your driver with additional instructions. Like "go down the driveway with the Texas flag, across from the boat storage and the Steiner Lake Club"
Traveling with kids
Local Parks
There are several parks within the Steiner Ranch Neighborhood if you need a playscape and swingset day! Make a day trip to Zilker Park if you have time, go on a miniature train ride. You can walk to a spot and feed the geese, ducks and watch the turtles sunning. Park off Barton Spring Rd and ask anyone you see how to get to the spot where the ducks are. This is Texas, people are friendly and happy to help.
Customs and culture
Tejas means "friendly"
You'll find the friendliest folks around in Texas. A smile and a head nod are like a handshake, don't be surprised if you get a wave from a boat driver or a neighbor. Please enjoy your stay and embrace the Texas way, be friendly and kind!
Book before you go
Excursions
If you are wanting to try Lake Austin Spa, Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, or boat rentals, be sure to book in advance of your trip!