What is the best lake for an Austin bachelor party?

Lake Travis. Devil's Cove and Starnes Island are the local benchmarks for party-cove pontoon weekends.

Where should a bachelorette stay in Austin?

South Congress and downtown for walkability; East Austin for nightlife and coffee. Avoid the airport corridor.

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