Outdoor adventure · Austin
Outdoor adventures near Austin
Getting out of Austin for the weekend — hikes, trails, paddling and the day trips locals do when the city gets loud.
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Top spots in Austin
Barton Springs Pool
OutdoorsZilker
3-acre spring-fed pool, 68°F year-round — Austin's living room.
Lady Bird Lake Trail
OutdoorsDowntown
10-mile loop with kayak rentals and the bat bridge at dusk.
McKinney Falls State Park
OutdoorsSoutheast
Limestone falls, swimming holes and quick hikes 20 min from town.
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- Standouts right now: Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake Trail, McKinney Falls State Park. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Austin and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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