BUCHANAN DAM

Population 1,109

Altitude 1,025

General

A small resort and retirement community that grew at construction site of the dam whose name it bears; popular center for extensive tourist activity on and around Lake Buchanan.

BLACK ROCK PARK

BUCHANAN DAM VISITOR CENTER

FALL CREEK VINEYARDS

HIGHLAND LAKES GOLF COURSE

INKS DAM NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK

Attractions

• BLACK ROCK PARK - Public facility on the western shore of Lake Buchanan with camping, swimming, fishing, and boating. On Texas 261 north from Texas 29.
• BUCHANAN DAM VISITOR CENTER - Spectacular view of largest of Highland Lakes; in building near dam; telescopes. Houses the local chamber of commerce, and museum that features construction of Buchanan Dam, dedicated in 1937 and one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. Living history videotape, old photographs, exhibits on area history, xeriscape garden. Visitors enjoy feeding he huge school of fish hat congregate below observation deck. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of dam from chamber office, weekends, early April - early fall. 10 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. 512-793-2803.
• FALL CREEK VINEYARDS - A 65 acre estate winery on the northwest shore of Lake Buchanan in Texas Hill Country. French tradition combined with California technology creates premium, award-winning wines. Open for complimentary tours and tastings, Sat. noon to 5 p.m. tastings and sales only. Mon., Wed., Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take Texas 261 to Bluffton, then F.M. 2241 northeast, 2.2 miles past Tow. 512-476-4477.
• HIGHLAND LAKES GOLF COURSE - Beautiful nine-hole golf course on the shore of Inks Lake, Inks Lake State Park.
• INKS DAM NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY - Thousands of fish bred in scientific facility's ponds. Lakes from across the country are stocked from here. Of interest regarding aquaculture, but limited to sight-seeing, no aquarium exhibits. Open Mon., - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (till noon on weekends). Take Texas 29 east to Park Road, 4 then, south on Park Road 4, follow signs. 512-793-2474.
• LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK - About 12 miles southeast.

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