Things To Do
Congress Avenue Bridge
Bat Watching
Rainey Street
Bungalow bars and food trucks set the laid-back tone on Rainey Street. Find live music, thoughtfully-crafted cocktails, and a bit of Austin's history.
San Marcos River Walk
The San Marcos River Walk is as scenic as the name suggests, skirting the river and taking you through the heart of San Marcos. Because of its varied resident populations of green and great blue herons, red-shouldered hawks, kingfishers and butterflies, the park is a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Colorful wildflowers and succulents decorate the trail, which runs about 2.5 miles. Start at City Park and follow the paved walkway along the San Marcos River to Crook Park.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
The Barton Creek Greenbelt, which travels through South Austin, is the go-to destination for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes in the city. You can enjoy hiking, biking, rock-climbing, bouldering, swimming and even lazily passing a day perched in a hammock or sunbathing on a boulder along Barton Creek. Enjoy 12 miles of trails via several access points throughout Austin. For visitors new to the area, this quick guide outlines the various access points from east to west, along with trail descriptions at each point. The first section of the Barton Creek Greenbelt begins near Barton Springs Pool at Zilker Park. You’ll find paid parking lots here, although they tend to fill up quickly on nice days.