There is no end to the things you can see and explore
around Austin. The city is packed with fascinating
landmarks and local stories. Whether you’re enjoying thebreathtaking panoramic views on top of Mt. Bonnell or
ducking underground at the spectacular Innerspace Caverns
in Georgetown, the natural beauty of Central Texas will amaze
and inspire you. You can explore the water, the wilderness,
and the architecture of Austin all in the same day.

Spots

Austin Duck Adventures (land & water tours)
201 Colorado St.
www.austinducks.com / 477.5274

Austin Steam Train
www.austinsteamtrain.org / 477.8468

Austin Zoo
10807 Rawhide Tr.
www.austinzoo.org / 288.1490

Austin Ghost Tours
Downtown walking tours.
www.austinghosttours.com or
www.hauntedtexas.com / 853.9826

Austin Nature and Science Center
Camps, exhibits and animal showcase.
301 Nature Center Drive.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/ Sc. / 327.8181

Austin’s Park
16231 Interstate 35 N., Pflugerville.
www.austinspark.com / 670.9600

Bear Creek Stables Inc.
English and Western riding lessons.
13017 Bob Johnson Road.
www.bearcreekstables.com / 282.0250

Bremond Block
Historic district bound by Seventh, Eighth, San Antonio and Guadalupe streets.
478.0098

Capital Cruises
Boat tours on Town Lake. 208 Barton Springs Rd.
www. capitalcruises.com / 480.9264,

Capital Skatepark
In-line skating, skate-boarding and BMX biking
2008 Picadilly Drive, Round Rock.
www.austinskatepark.com / 251.4500

Chaparral Ice Centers
Ice skating 14200 Interstate 35 N.
252.8500.
2525 Anderson Lane.
451.5102
www.chaparralice.com

Congress Avenue and Sixth Street
Guided walking tour of downtown includes historic buildings.
www.austintexas.org / 478.0098

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching
(Bat Conservation International) Largest urban bat population in
North America.
Congress Avenue Bridge downtown
www.batcon.org / 327.9721

“Dillo” Trolley System – Downtown
Capital Metro’s downtown bus service provides free rides.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Historic building constructed by Swedish pioneers in 1882.
Congress Ave. and 16th St. / 836.8560

Highland Lakes
A 150-mile chain of 7 lakes with 700 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres of water with some of Texas’ best fishing. The chain ends with downtown Austin’s Lady Bird Lake.
www.highlandlakes.com

Inner Space Caverns
Texas’ most accessible caverns feature beautiful cave formations that fascinate both children & adults.
4200 IH-35 S., Georgetown, 78627
www.innerspace.com / 934.2283

J & M Aviaries
Home to more than 60 species of exotic birds and
other animals.
8647 U.S. 290 West.
www. jm-aviaries.com / 288.2199

Kiddie Acres
Amusement park for children 10 and younger.
4800 W. Howard Lane.
www.kiddieacres.com / 255.4131

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Preserves native plants.
4801 La Crosse Ave.
www.wildflower.org / 292.4100

Lone Star Riverboat
S. 1st St. and Congress Ave. Bridges
www.lonestarriverboat.com / 327.1388

Mabel Davis District Park
Austin’s first skate park. Playscape and picnic area.
3427 Parker Lane. / 441.5247

Main Event — Bowling alley
13301 N. U.S. 183
www.maineventusa.net / 401.0000

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Parks, Lakes & Pools

Parks directory:
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parkdirectory.htm
www.lcra.org/parks/index.html

Pools:
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/aquatics.htm

Hike and bike trails:
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/trails.htm

For more information:
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks

Arkansas Bend
Sylberster Ford Rd.
www.lcra.org/parks / 473.9437

Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
263.6437

Bob Wentz at Windy Point
7144 Comanche Trail
473.9437

Bull Creek District Park & Greenbelt
6701 Lakewood Dr. / 974.6700

Camp Chautauqua
Rr 1 Box 30,
264.1752

Camp Creek
County Road 343,
473.4083

The Central & Eastern Preserves
327.7723

Cypress Creek
FM 2222 (Bullick Hollow Road) W 2 miles

Dink Pearson
301 Lohmans Crossing Rd, off FM 1431 in Point Venture www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/dink_pearson.asp
473.9437

Emma Long Metropolitan Park (City Park)
1600 City Park Rd. / 346.1831

Gloster Bend Primitive Area
Off 1431 on the North side of Lake Travis
www.lcra.org/parks / 473.4083

Grelle Primitive Area
South shore of Lake Travis Hollingsworth Rd.
473.4083

Hippie Hollow Park
(Beware: nude beach!)
7000 Comanche Tr. / 266.1644

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave.
www.wildflower.org / 292.4100

Lady Bird Lake
Lady Bird Lake offers rowing, sculling, canoeing and
kayaking / 480.8318

Lake Georgetown, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
500 Lake Overlook Drive, Georgetown 78628
www.swf.usace.army.mil
930.5253

Lake Travis
Colorado River, northwest of Austin
www.laketravis.com

Mayfield Park and Preserve
3505 W. 35th St.
474.9692 or 327.7723

McKinney Raughs Nature Park-LCRA
1884 W. Hwy. 71, Cedar Creek 78612
www.lcra.org / 303.5073

McGregor Hippie Hollow
7000 Comanche Trail
473.9437

Muleshoe Bend Primitive Area
County Road 414 and Muleshoe Bend 78669
473.4083

Narrows Primitive Area
South side of Lake Travis near the community of Spicewood
473.4083

Norwood Estates Dog Park
Riverside Dr. and I-35
www.ddg.com/dogs/river.htm / 974.6700

Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd. N., Spicewood, TX 78669
FM 2322 off Hwy. 71 / 264.1482

Sandy Creek
Lime Creek Rd near FM 1431 and FM 620
www.lcra.org/parks / 473.9437

Shaffer Bend Primitive Area
East of Marble Falls County Road 343A
473.4083

Tom Hughes
Off RR 620 at the end of Tom Hughes Road
473.9437

Turkey Bend
(East) Primitive Area
FM 1431, West of Lago Vista on the North side of Lake Travis
473.4083

Volente Beach (waterpark)
16107 FM 2769, Leander 78641
www.volentebeach.com / 258.5109

Windy Point Park
6506 Bob Wentz Park Rd.
www.windypointpark.com

Zilker Canoe Rental
2000 Barton Springs Rd.
478.3852 (hrly. & daily rental rates available)

Zilker Botanical Gardens
www.zilkergarden.org / 477.8672

Zilker Metropolitan Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd. / 478.0905

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