Slide Into Summer At This Water Playground And Restaurant In Texas
Swimming tends to work up quite an appetite, so having a restaurant and water park in the same place is truly a revolutionary idea. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Beachside Billy’s on Lake Travis, part of Volente Beach Resort. Complete with amazing food and drinks plus unparalleled views and a thrilling water playground, it’s an obligatory addition to your summer bucket list.
Here in Texas, warmer weather is our cue to start spending more time outside. That's an easy task here at Beachside Billy's, a lakeside restaurant and water park with countless activities for patrons to enjoy.
Grab a seat on the back patio, overlooking the beach and entire park. Amazing local musicians bring even more life to the party, playing every weekend during summer.
Sip fun, fruity cocktails in good company, with a view almost too beautiful to be real. There really is no better place to spend an evening during the warmer months.
Six different attractions offer enough entertainment for a good, old-fashioned family outing. Heart-pounding slides, a toilet bowl, and interactive play features guarantee all ages have the opportunity to splash the day away.
By far the most popular of them all, "Sidewinder" is a high-speed water slide that takes riders on a thrilling journey to and fro. It's almost like a halfpipe, meaning you'll be almost fully horizontal at the peak height of each side.
Swimming has a funny way of invoking insatiable hunger, and luckily, Beachside Billy's is well versed in combating it. Half-pound burgers, pizza bigger than your head, and heartier entrees like beef tenderloin will leave your mind and body nothing less than completely satisfied.
Lighter fare such as grilled salmon, Ahi tuna, and a variety of fresh, summery salads are also available. Whatever you're in the mood for, rest assured it's an option.
After your meal, take advantage of the pristine lake waters and brilliant white sand. Not to mention an awe-inspiring Lake Travis sunset, the likes of which never disappoint.
Every Saturday night through August 17, "Jaws on the Water" will return to Volente Beach. Hop in a tube and enjoy the show, keeping an eye out for predators lurking beneath the waves (after all, your feet will be dangling vulnerably underwater).
Address: 16107 Farm to Market Road 2769, Leander, TX, 78641. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
