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Texas Rowing Center
Texas Rowing Center is Austin's home for rowing, kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddle board (SUP) rentals. Kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding (SUPs) are fun and easy ways to enjoy Lady bird Lake! Stand up Paddle Boarding is SJ's favorite activity in Austin!
SXSW
If you're interested in hearing about free and open to the public events, subscribe on the SXSW Free Events page. Free Events include: Disney+ Outdoor Screenings at SXSW Concerts at the Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake Art Installations …and more! All participants will be required to provide proof of a completed primary vaccination series against Covid-19.
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs and is located on the grounds of Zilker Park!
South Congress!
South Congress draws plenty of foot traffic to its vibrant stretch of hip boutiques, trendy lodging options, Austin-original eateries, and live music shows. There’s also a picture-postcard vista of the Texas State Capitol!
360 Bridge
If you have never visited Austin, its likely you've seen a photo or two promoting the insanely beautiful sunset overlooking the Austin 360 Bridge (otherwise known as Pennybacker Bridge). Take a quick ten minute hike to the top for amazing views!
Congress Avenue Bridge
Starting in late March and continuing through early fall, North America's largest urban bat population calls Austin home. The bats begin to wake up and start their night flight around sunset. The first few bats begin to trickle out from under the bridge then. After the sun sets, the show really begins, and hundreds to thousands of bats pour out and cascade East over Lady Bird Lake. The best time to witness the bats is around sunset, but the nightly show can take place anywhere from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. It can take as long as 45 minutes for all of the bats to exit the bridge for the night. Plan to arrive early in order to find parking and get your spot.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
The Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land that begins at Zilker Park and stretches South/Southwest to the final section commonly referred to as "The Hill of Life" which ends in the Woods of Westlake subdivision. The Barton Creek Greenbelt consists of three areas: the Lower Greenbelt, the Upper Greenbelt, and the Barton Creek Wilderness Park and is characterized by large limestone cliffs, dense foliage, and shallow bodies of water.
Austin Central Library
Central Library opened in 2017 and is a 6-floor library with modern architecture & high-tech amenities, plus a roof garden, a cafe & a shop!
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding hills.
Rainey Street
The Rainey Street Historic District is a street of historic homes, many of the bungalow style, which have been converted to bars.
Rock Rose Avenue
Rock Rose is an entertainment district located in the Domain outdoor shopping center which houses several bars, and restaurants including: The Dogwood, Wonder Bar, Lavaca Street Bar and Kung-Fu Saloon!
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
If you find yourself searching for places to Brunch on Sunday, look no further. Known for their house made sausages and large outdoor beer garden, Banger's has over 100 beers on tap! And if you happen to go Sunday, the Urban Achiever Brass Band that plays awesome covers (think TLC's Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls) AND their Manmosas is what makes Banger's Brunch all the more special. They've recently expanded and get pretty busy on the weekends, so it's always best to try and get there early.
Easy Tiger
Another Austin Staple, Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden provides a great selection of craft brews to choose from and some seriously heavenly smells! They offer hand selected cheeses, house made pretzels, and a variety of great artisan sandwiches, sausages and other bites! (The Pretzel and House made Beer Cheese is where it's really at.)
Jester King -- Brewery, Kitchen, Farm & Event Hall
Jester King is a craft brewery in Austin, Texas that specializes in beer fermented with wild yeast. It is set on a 200-acre ranch about 18 miles west of Downtown Austin!
El Alma
El Alma Cafe y Cantina is a vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. The Chilangas (think Mangonada with Valentina Salsa) and the Salsa here is amazing! They have a nice rooftop section for outdoor seating and serapes on chillier days to keep you warm.
Whisler's
Whisler's is a bar on the east side with a rustic feel to it and a relaxing atmosphere! The patio is spacious and it's likely there'll be a show when you drop by as they often have bands playing. And if you happen to be a Mezcal enthusiast, you'll want to visit the Mezcaleria Tobala perched on top of Whisler's!
Juniper
Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas