Marble Falls is a charming city in Burnet County, located approximately 45 minutes northwest of downtown Austin. The town, which was originally founded in 1887, was named for its historic waterfall of the same name, which was fully submerged following the construction of the Lake Marble Falls reservoir on the Colorado River. It is best known as the host of one of the United States' biggest drag boat races, held each August. The city's downtown district is home to quaint art galleries and delicious restaurants, including the Blue Bonnet Cafe, known as one of Texas' top pie joints. Just outside of town, visitors can explore the Dead Man's Hole limestone cave or hit the lake for standup paddleboarding or swimming at Johnson or Lakeside Parks.

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