River
Lady Bird Lake
394 locals recommend ·
Why locals recommend it
A must-do, this famous lake is home to a wide variety of outdoors activities. Pro tip: rent a kayak, paddle board, canoe or boat around sunset time to watch 1.5+ Million bats go out from under the South Congress bridge! You may also make a reservation at a bat sightseeing boat which includes a guided tour.
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Lives in Austin
Tips from locals
Meghan
August 31, 2019
rent a kayak and enjoy views of the city
Kristen & Corey
February 14, 2021
My favorite place to walk/run around the Colorado River, AKA LBJ Lake, AKA Town Lake. This is my daily meditation walk! Take your earbuds and listen to audio books or music and enjoy the giant oak trees, people and dog watching. Hop in the water on one of the many paddle-board or kayak stops. There…
Daniella
February 10, 2021
Within a 5 minute bike or scooter ride you will reach Lady Bird Lake on the Colorado River. Go to soak up the sun, admire the view, bike, skateboard, paddleboard and much more!
Melissa
January 23, 2021
A running/biking nature trail in downtown Austin with scenic views. The complete loop is 10 miles, but there are several bridges to shorten the distance. Rent a kayak or SUP to get out on the water!
Dana
October 13, 2019
You can go Kayaking or Paddleboarding on the lake and there is a running trail all the way around it that is awesome! I like the 4 mile loop.
Christina
January 9, 2021
Lady Bird Lake sits right at the base of the city of Austin! a must visit for anyone in the Austin area. With miles and miles of green space to explore, Lady Bird Lake trails receive many visitors every day for the beautiful natural setting right in the heart of the city. The trails offer some of…
Marc
August 2, 2019
This area is home to a scenic hike and bike trail as well as water activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing.
Julia
January 15, 2021
The trails around the lake are a great place to take a stroll and take in views of downtown.
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| Location Austin, TX |