HUDSON BEND & THE BIRTH OF LAKE TRAVIS
A good place to learn about Hudson Bend is the book: HUDSON BEND and the Birth of Lake Travis, by Carole McIntosh Sikes. (opinion: great book, interesting read and mind boggling to imagine some only 80 years ago.)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Hudson-Bend-Texas.html
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Bend%2C_Texas
FACEBOOK GROUPS – HUDSON BEND & LAKE TRAVIS
Facebook has a plethora of Hudson Bend and Lake Travis groups. (caution, not for the faint of heart)
“HBNN” – HUDSON BEND NEWS NETWORK
Huge staff of “crack” reporters bring you the essential stories and most up to date information. If it’s news, HBNN is on the job. All news, all the time without bias or opinion. Plus, they have bridges in Ohio for sale at a big discount.
‘DOWNTOWN’
Look for the red lawn tractor and you’ll know it’s good weather and good days in Hudson Bend. A one-way stop sign and five or so restaurants! If you have a need, you need to go to downtown Hudson Bend. Gas – Beer – Worms, it’s all downtown.
AYC – AUSTIN YACHT CLUB
Marinas and Sunsets: Many, including myself, arguably consider Hudson Bend the best place to Rent a boat, watch a sunset, find a restaurant and generally enjoy the lake. Hudson Bend may be “the place” to go to experience Lake Travis at it’s finest.
VISITOR’S CENTER
There is no visitors center. So, visitors please drive safely and watch for ppl., lawn tractors, golf carts, bicycles and deer. Don’t get too excited, drive safe and everybody gets home safe. (including the critters)
HUDSON BEND PUBLIC PARKS – NOT
There are no public parks in Hudson Bend. So, check out the numerous nearby parks. Including Mansfield Dam Park, Wendy Point, Fritz Hughes and more. (links below to copy/paste/visit) https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/mansfield-dam https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/fritz-hughes https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hippie-hollow https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/bob-wentz https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/cypress-creek
RESTAURANTS & FOOD TRUCKS & BBQ GALORE
When you are hungry, the place to go is Hudson Bend. A selected few are listed below.
Los Pinos – Flores – Rosita’s Food Truck – Emerald Point Bar/Grill – (complete list to follow)