Things To Do

Austin Bat Tours

Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge is home to roughly 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats—the world’s largest urban bat colony. Spectators gather here on summer nights, cameras in hand, to watch these flying mammals emerge from beneath the bridge to hunt in the sky above Lady Bird Lake.

Barton Springs

A visit to Barton Springs Pool in Austin’s sprawling Zilker Park is a treasured experience for both Austin locals and visitors. The pool, which is more than 3 acres (1.2 hectares) in size is the result of a naturally occurring underground-fed spring. Generations have enjoyed the fresh, cool water, which stays a constant temperature of about 68°F (20°C).

Mount Bonnell

Mt. Bonnell, Austin's tallest point, is a smallish mountain on the east side of the Colorado River within Covert Park. The pretty overlook at the top is one of the best places in the city to catch sunsets and broad views of Lake Austin, parts of the Colorado River, and Texas Hill Country beyond.

Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

Cover more ground during this Austin Small-Group E-Bike Tour than if you booked a walking tour of the city. This bike tour provides you with an e-bike and helmet so you can explore Austin’s most popular attractions and sights as you pass by them with a guide leading the way. Plus, your guide tells you about the city and ideas that go far beyond just the normal tourist path. Explore Austin by e-bike and see more than 15 sights in just a couple of hours A guide knows the best routes around the city to see more in less time A small-group tour is capped at 15 people to make for a more enjoyable day Get a disposable rain poncho and a bottle of water

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve