Things To Do
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
Family-owned and operated with the same laid back attitude that has made Austin what it is today, this course features two 18 hole mini golf courses and has been welcoming generations of Austinites and folks from all over since 1948.
Blanton Museum of Art
As the primary art collection for the city of Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is a major resource for the community. With more than 19,000 works in the collection, the Blanton showcases art from across the ages, from ancient Greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, art lovers are sure to discover new and old favorites at the Blanton.
Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge (formerly known simply as the Congress Avenue Bridge) crosses over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The Bridge is home to the world's largest urban bat colony, which is composed of Mexican free-tailed bats. They are migratory, spending their summers in Austin and the winters in Mexico. From late spring until early fall, get ready for the sunset show by heading towards the grassy hill vantage point of the Statesman Bat Observation Center, adjacent to the bridge. Paid parking is available at the Austin American-Statesman, 305 S. Congress Ave., or you can go down the steps at the corner of Congress Avenue and Barton Springs Road. The bats fly out from beneath the bridge, forming a surreal dark cloud as they ascend into the night sky. Arrive early for a front row spot and be sure to face the east, as the bats will fly out in that direction.
Live Love Paddle
Live Love Paddle is your one stop shop on Lady Bird Lake for watercraft rentals. Specializing in Lady Bird Lake activities with a focus on bat watching kayak tours and rental equipment. Also features a daytime photo friendly Urban Kayak tour.
Amy's Ice Creams
Considered an Austin ice cream institution, Amy Simmons opened the first Amy's Ice Creams on Guadalupe Street in 1984. Amy's is famous for their Mexican Vanilla ice cream but they actually rotate more than 350 flavors and serve frozen yogurt and fruit ices. With 13 locations around town, you can find your perfect spot.
LORO
Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar brought to you by James Beard Award winners, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.