Park

Lady Bird Lake

Name: Lady Bird Lake
Address: Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Austin, TX, US

505 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

Anna

June 24, 2022

Watercraft Rentals A variety of watercraft rentals are available around Lady Bird Lake. The following businesses have been awarded contracts to operate watercraft rental concessions on parkland: Austin Rowing Club is located downtown at the Waller Creek Boathouse, at the end of Trinity Street. Austin Rowing Club offers a variety of rowing programs for youth and adult rowers; need-based scholarships are available. In addition, kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals are available. The boathouse also has Alta’s Café, with a great view of Lady Bird Lake. EpicSUP is located on the southeast shore of the lake at Lakeshore Blvd, in the South Shore District. They rent SUPs and kayaks. The Expedition School is located on the northeast shore of the lake at the Festival Beach boat ramp, at the end of Nash Hernandez Sr. Road. They rent SUPs, kayaks, and canoes, and offer group paddling sessions, guided paddling sessions, and lessons. Rowing Dock is located west of MoPac on the south shore of the lake, with the entrance off Stratford Drive in Zilker Park. They offer kayaks, canoes, and SUPs for rent. Texas Rowing Center is located on the lake just south of Austin High School. Texas Rowing Center offers a variety of rowing programs, lessons, and coaching for youth and adults; summer camps; and kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals. Zilker Park Boat Rentals is located in Zilker Park on Barton Creek, just downstream from Barton Springs Pool. They rent canoes, kayaks, and SUPs.

Jeremy

June 4, 2022

Walking and running Town Lake Trail (as the locals call it) is one of the highlights of Austin! It's a must for anyone visiting and a great way to see the beauty of the city. You can do a few miles or the entire loop will be around 10 miles.

Christina

May 27, 2022

Walk the trail around the lake through downtown Austin. The trail takes you passed many restaurants hotels and sites. Including Zilker Park and Barton Springs Boulevard