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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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Featured☕ Coffee ShopsMozart’s Coffee Roasters
Lakeside decks on Lake Austin, desserts, and a famous holiday light show.
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Featured🎶 Concert Halls & AmphitheatersThe Long Center for the Performing Arts
Home of Austin Opera, the Austin Symphony and Ballet Austin — with skyline views from the terrace.
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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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🍷 Wineries & Tasting RoomsDriftwood Estate Winery
Hilltop winery known for its sunset views over the valley.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Lake Austin beach park with camping, swimming and the Turkey Creek Trail.
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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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🛶 Lake & River AccessLady Bird Lake (Paddling)
Kayak or paddleboard past the skyline — no motorboats allowed.
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🛶 Lake & River AccessLake LBJ
Constant-level Highland Lake known for waterskiing and lake houses.
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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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🛶 Lake & River AccessLake Travis
Party boats, coves, cliff views and sunset cruises on the Highland Lakes’ star.
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🚤 Boat, Kayak & Tube RentalsLakeway Marina
Boat, party barge and watercraft rentals on Lake Travis.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Mansfield Dam Park
Lake Travis boat ramp, scuba spot and camping by the dam.
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🎡 Attractions & LandmarksMount Bonnell (Covert Park)
Short climb to Austin’s classic sunset view over Lake Austin.
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🛶 Lake & River AccessMuleshoe Bend Recreation Area
Primitive camping and wildflowers on a quiet bend of Lake Travis.
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🍸 Bars & LoungesP6 Rooftop at The LINE
Rooftop cocktails overlooking Lady Bird Lake and the skyline.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Pace Bend Park
Cliffs, coves and camping on 9 miles of Lake Travis shoreline.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Reimers Ranch Park
Rock climbing, mountain biking and Pedernales River access.
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🚤 Boat, Kayak & Tube RentalsRowing Dock
Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals on Lady Bird Lake.
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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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💦 WaterparksVolente Beach Resort & Waterpark
Lake Travis waterpark with a sandy beach and restaurant.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park
Fishing and paddling on Lake Walter E. Long (Decker Lake).