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Marble-Falls
is a small city located in Burnet County in central Texas. It's about 45 miles northwest of Austin. As of the 2010 census, the population of Marble Falls was 6,077. The city is home to Lake Marble Falls, which is the smallest of the Highland Lakes, the largest chain of lakes in the state of Texas. The city of Marble Falls has an interesting history. It was founded in 1887 by Adam Rankin Johnson, a former Indian fighter and Confederate General, known as "Stovepipe" Johnson. He founded a college in the town, and a large factory near the falls. The town boasted a population of 1,800 within ten years. In 1917, Marble Falls made history by electing Ophelia Crosby Birdie Harwood, the nations first woman mayor (this was three years before women were allowed to vote.) In 1951, the Max Starcke Dam was completed, but the marble falls that had given the town its name were submerged under the new lake (named Lake Marble Falls.) During the last thirty years, Marble Falls has grown into the retail and entertainment center for the Highland Lakes area, and continues to attract tourists, retirees and new businesses. Activities at the lake include fishing and boating, hiking, swimming and picnicking. The town and lake are also both well-known for the annual Lake Marble Falls Lakefest drag boat races. The town of Marble Falls offers unique shops, good restaurants, a farmers market, and theater.
Surrounding areas: Lake Marble Falls, Texas (2.3 mi), Lake Lyndon B Johnson, Texas (4.7 mi), Horseshoe Bay, Texas (6.1 mi), Sunrise Beach, Texas (8.3 mi), Kingsland, Texas (11.4 mi), Inks Lake, Texas (13.3 mi), Lake Buchanan, Texas (17.5 mi)
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Marble Falls Vacation Rentals
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Marble Falls Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Marble Falls Inn | 1403 Hwy 281 N | Marble Falls, TX | | (830) 693-5122 | | Hampton Inn On The Lake | 704 First St | Marble Falls, TX | | (830) 798-1895 | | Quality Inn | 1206 Hwy 281 N | Marble Falls, TX | | (830) 693-7531 | | Lake LBJ Motel | RR 2 Box 139 | Kingsland, TX | 11.4 mi. | (325) 388-4571 | | Lake LBJ Motel | | Kingsland, TX | 11.4 mi. | (325) 388-4571 | | Holiday Inn Express | 810 S Water St | Buenet, TX | 12.3 mi. | (512) 756-1789 | | Chism Lodges Inc | Rt 1 | Bluffton, TX | 21.2 mi. | (325) 379-6331 | | Lakeway Resort & Spa | 101 Lakeway Dr | Austin, TX | 22.1 mi. | (512) 261-6600 | | Best Western Cedar Inn | 425 E Whitestone Blvd | Cedar Park, TX | 26.9 mi. | (512) 259-7300 | | Comfort Inn | 300 E Whitestone | Cedar Park, TX | 26.9 mi. | (512) 259-1810 | | Hill Country Suites | 609 Bessemer Ave | Llano, TX | 26.9 mi. | (325) 247-1090 | | Best Western Llano | 901 W Young St | Llano, TX | 27.6 mi. | (325) 247-4101 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1605 E Whitestone Blvd | Cedar Park, TX | 27.9 mi. | (512) 259-8200 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Cedar Park | 10811 Pecan Park Blvd | Austin, TX | 29.4 mi. | (512) 249-0045 | | Crossland | 12621 Hymeadow Rd | Austin, TX | 29.8 mi. | (512) 331-4747 |
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Marble Falls Weather & Climate
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Central Texas basically has two seasons - summers that may last from April through October, and winters that start in November and usually lasts until March. When summer ends, it's too dry for autumn foliage, except in East Texas.
Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although most occurs in May and September in the form of thunderstorms. Large amounts of rain falling within short periods of time cause flash floods. Hail is reported around the Central Texas area an average of 31 days per year and tornadoes are reported on an average of 12 days per year. Average yearly rainfall is near 32 inches. Average sunshine varies from about 50% in the winter to near 75% in the summer. Although tornadoes are rare, they are most often associated with dissipating tropical storms.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
58°F |
33°F |
1.76 in. |
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| February |
63°F |
37°F |
1.98 in. |
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| March |
70°F |
45°F |
2.11 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
52°F |
2.58 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
61°F |
4.39 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
67°F |
3.98 in. |
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| July |
93°F |
70°F |
1.87 in. |
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| August |
93°F |
70°F |
1.99 in. |
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| September |
88°F |
64°F |
2.82 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
54°F |
3.58 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
44°F |
2.52 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
35°F |
2.08 in. |
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Marble Falls Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located about 44 miles southeast of Marble Falls in Austin, Texas, the San Marcos Municipal airport (HYI) located approximately 53 miles south of Marble Falls in San Marcos, Texas, Kerrville Municipal Louis Schreiner Field (ERV) located roughly 63 miles southwest of Marble Falls in Kerrville, Texas, the Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional airport (TPL) located around 64 miles northeast of Marble Falls in Temple, Texas, and finally the San Antonio International airport (SAT) located about 73 miles south of Marble Falls in San Antonio, Texas.
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Marble Falls Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Landa Park | New Braunfels | TX | 61.1 mi. | | | Kiddie Park Of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 80.8 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 80.8 mi. | | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio | TX | 80.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 61.1 mi. | | | Splashdown San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 80.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Blue Lake Golf Club | Marble Falls | TX | | | | Meadowlakes Golf & Country Club | Marble Falls | TX | | | | Pedernales Country Club | Spicewood | TX | 10.5 mi. | | | Packsaddle Country Club | Kingsland | TX | 11.1 mi. | | | Delaware Springs Golf Course | Burnet | TX | 12.3 mi. | | | Highland Lakes Golf Course | Buchanan Dam | TX | 14.0 mi. | | | Gainesville Municipal Golf Course | Gainesville | TX | 16.0 mi. | | | Highland Lakes Country Club | Lago Vista | TX | 19.3 mi. | | | Lago Vista Country Club | Lago Vista | TX | 19.3 mi. | | | Crystal Falls Golf Course | Leander | TX | 25.2 mi. | | | Point Venture Country Club | Leander | TX | 25.2 mi. | | | Llano Municipal Golf Course | Llano | TX | 26.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Longhorn Cavern State Park | | TX | 8.4 mi. | | | Inks Lake State Park | | TX | 12.0 mi. | | | Blanco State Park | | TX | 35.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Latin American Collection of the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art | Austin | TX | 38.2 mi. | (History) | | Texas Military Forces Museum | Austin | TX | 38.2 mi. | (History) | | Texas Memorial Museum | Austin | TX | 38.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | Austin | TX | 38.2 mi. | (Art) | | Charles W. Moore Foundation | Austin | TX | 38.2 mi. | (History) | | Gillespie Co. Historical Society Pioneer Museum | Fredericksburg | TX | 41.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | San Antonio | TX | 80.8 mi. | | | Sea World of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 80.8 mi. | | | Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 94.6 mi. | | | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glen Rose | TX | 118.5 mi. | |
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