In the Highland Lakes of Texas Austin Skyline across Town Lake Town Lake is in the city of Austin, Texas. Town Lake runs between Riverside Drive and 1st Street in the downtown area of Austin. Interstate I-35 goes over Town Lake as you are driving through Austin. Town Lake is the last lake in the Highland Lakes chain of seven lakes in the Texas Hill Country. All seven lakes are different and offer different scenery and amenities.
Town Lake is a placid lake and is a constant level lake, ideal for canoeing.
You will find easy access to the lake from the parks along the lake. Canoeing on Town Lake Tourists and local residents enjoy canoeing on Town Lake. Trails along Town Lake You can take a nice long walk along the lake or do a little jogging along the trails beside the lake. You will find hotels along the lake that take advantage of the great lake views and the activities the lake provide.