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Featured🥾 Hiking TrailsAnn and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
The 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake — Austin’s favorite run, walk and bike.
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Restaurants, bars, music, outdoor adventures and more across Austin and the Hill Country.
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Featured🎡 Attractions & LandmarksCongress Avenue Bridge Bats
Up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at dusk, roughly March–October.
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Featured🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Zilker Metropolitan Park
Austin’s 350-acre front yard — home of ACL Fest, kite fest, the Trail of Lights and Barton Springs.
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🏊 Pools & Swimming HolesBig Stacy Pool
Heated neighborhood pool open year-round.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Brushy Creek Lake Park
Lake, splash pad, playground and the start of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
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🚴 Biking RoutesBrushy Creek Regional Trail
Paved 7-mile trail linking Cedar Park and Round Rock.
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🛶 Lake & River AccessFive Mile Dam Park
Blanco River access with a small dam and shallow wading.
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🥾 Hiking TrailsGoodwater Loop (Lake Georgetown)
A 26-mile loop around Lake Georgetown for hikers, trail runners and backpackers.
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🛼 Skating Rinks & Skate ParksHouse Park Skatepark
Downtown concrete skatepark beside Shoal Creek.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Lake Pflugerville Park
Swim beach, paddling and a 3-mile loop around the lake.
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🎡 Attractions & LandmarksMount Bonnell (Covert Park)
Short climb to Austin’s classic sunset view over Lake Austin.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Old Settlers Park
Huge sports park with playgrounds, a lake and an aquatic center.
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🥾 Hiking TrailsSan Gabriel River Trail
Miles of paved and natural trail along the river through Georgetown.
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🛶 Lake & River AccessSan Marcos River (Rio Vista Park)
Clear spring-fed river with chutes and a popular tubing route.
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🥾 Hiking TrailsShoal Creek Trail
Urban creekside trail from Lady Bird Lake north through central Austin.
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🚴 Biking RoutesSouthern Walnut Creek Trail
7+ miles of paved greenway through East Austin.
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🎡 Attractions & LandmarksTexas State Capitol
Free guided tours of the grand pink-granite Capitol and its beautiful grounds.
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🥾 Hiking TrailsTurkey Creek Trail
Shady 2.8-mile loop with creek crossings — a dog lover favorite.
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🚴 Biking RoutesWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
Mountain-bike singletrack, an off-leash area and a pool.
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🛝 Playgrounds & Splash PadsAbilene Playground
Playground in Manchaca.
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🛝 Playgrounds & Splash PadsAlliance Children's Garden
Playground in Austin.
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🥾 Hiking TrailsAnn & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Hiking Trail in Austin.
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🛝 Playgrounds & Splash PadsArboretum
Playground in Austin.
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🛝 Playgrounds & Splash PadsAustin Hindu Temple Playground
Playground in Manor.