Why you'd want to live in Westlake

Westlake, located about 10 miles northwest of downtown, is a beautiful neighborhood for outdoor recreation, shopping, and fine and casual dining. For those residents that love to hike and explore outdoor, this is the perfect neighborhood. Some of the city’s most top rated schools are in Westlake, so families with children are often seeking to move to this part of town. Violet Crown Trail begins at Zilker Park and follows the Greenbelt along towards Westlake. Dogs and bicyclists are welcome on the trail, but some spots are uneven and rocky. via austin.com