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Kingsland

Elevation : 856
Population : 4,584

Originally named Kingsville, this small Hill Country town at the confluence of the Colorado and Llano Rivers was popular for fishing long before the Highland Lakes were built. Since South Texas already had a Kingsville, the name was changed to Kingsland and the town became a shipping center with the arrival of the railroad around 1900. The Antlers Hotel–the first to bring tourists to the area–sprang up about the same time, While the old hotel has changed hands many times, it’s now back on the list as an option for lodging when visiting this scenic area for fishing, water sports, and golf.

Kingsland Golf Courses :

• Legends of Lake LBJ
• Pack Saddle Country Club

NOTES
Hotel suites and cabins are available at The Antlers Hotel (800-383-0007, www.theantlers.com), a turn-of-the-century railroad resort on Lake LBJ. Don’t forget: Llano, Marble Falls, and Buchanan Dam are all just a short drive away for any dining option you might be craving. Take the back roads north of Lake Buchanan to Tow, TX and find the Hi-Line Resort Rod & Reel Grille (915-379-1065). Another worthwhile side trip is to the Packsaddle Mountain landmark just off Texas 71. Traces of gold and silver have been reported in the sands of Honey Creek, which rests at the foot of the mountain, and this spot was also the site of an Apache Indian battle in August 1873.