There is so much to do on a wonderful warm day on Lake Travis, even more when you head over and arrange for a day of water skiing or jet skiing at Carlos and Charlies. If you're more hungry and thirsty than energetic, Carlos and Charlies can take care of that, as well.

If you like live music, a cool drink, and a great meal, then head over to Johhny Fin's. It's close, it's fun, and it's a happening little joint just minutes from your room. (Boat and jet ski rentals, too!)

Here's a local favorite and a neighborhood Italian restaurant, Hill Country Pasta is amazing food. Bored? It's a great eat.

Known for their internationally acclaimed and unique wild game menu, people from all over Central Texas migrate to one of Austin's culinary treasures and one of Robin's Nest's neighbors, Hudson's-on-the-Bend.

There are over 40 decks and one spectacular sunset view when you dine or sip cocktails atop The Oasis cliff facings - just ten minutes from our Nest.

How does one describe the wonderful food at the Iguana Grill? Go. Sit. Eat.

Also five minutes from Robin's Nest, The Backyard is a great place to sit outside under the oaks, eat BBQ and listen to live performances by such artists as Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Lyle Lovett and other Austin and national performers.

Ever ridden on a honest to goodness steam train? Here's your chance! Fifteen minutes from Robin's Nest, The Hill Country Flyer.

Learn all about the Lake Travis area at LakeTravis.com.

Antone's is one of the Blues national shrines. Visit and believe!

The Texas State Capitol was modeled after the U.S. Capitol, but was made taller. (This is Texas!)

Before they were senators, some of the Senate's lawmakers attended one of the nation's prettiest and most prestigious campuses: The University of Texas.

It was almost 50 years ago that hip Austin cats and chicks began hanging out at the Continental Club. Are you a hip cat or chick? Then you should drop on by. (Preferential treatment for those driving hot little rods!)

Simple and to the point, Emo's is the cornerstone of Austin's alternative music scene.

If you want real Austin music the way real Austinites play it, then head on down to The Saxon Pub. It's where hippies, rockers, bluesmen, and cowboys all show up to play music that you'll only hear in Austin.

If there was a way to fully describe its extraordinary and outrageous atmosphere, we would try. Since we cannot, we will simply point you to the Dobie Theater's ironically unassuming web site.

For more information on and an overview of our exciting and eclectic city, visit The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Visit the Great Outdoors Recreation Pages and read about just some of what this environmentally friendly area offers!

Austin is known world-wide as "The Live Music Capitol of the World." It's a title we hold proudly. See what we offer at The Austin Chronicle.