There are many beautiful state parks where you can go camping or hiking. Austin has thirty miles of urban “Hike and Bike” trails where you can go bike riding, running or strolling around Town Lake. Barton Springs is a famous Austin landmark in Zilker Park. You can swim in a spring-fed pool, have picnics, and visit the children’s playground. For other water sports, visit Lake Austin or Lake Travis for sailing, water-skiing or boating.
The Greenbelt Trails offer the best opportunity for mountain-biking in the city. Check out the Shoal Creek and Barton Creek Trails. These two trails connect with the Town Lake Greenbelt trail to provide over 20 miles of natural surface and granite gravel biking and hiking paths.
Camping opportunities near Austin include Enchanted Rock (75 miles west of Fredericksburg, TX), Bastrop State Park (30 miles east of Austin), and Colorado Bend State Park (90 miles NW of Austin).
To find out more information please refer to the following websites and contacts:
Fun Day Trips near Austin
San Antonio is about one and half hours from Austin by car. Area attractions include:
- The River Walk (shopping and restaurants)
- The San Antonio Zoo
- The Alamo (famous historical landmark)
- Market Square
- Sea World (Water Park and aquarium)
- Fiesta Texas (amusement park)
- San Antonio Cultural Center
Go to www.sanantoniocvb.com for more information
Houston is about 2.5 hours away from Austin by car. Areas to visit include:
- NASA Space Center
- The Galleria (shopping)
- Museum District
- Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo (Feb. & March)
Go to www.visithoustontexas.com/home for more information
Dallas is about 3 hours north of Austin by car. Places to visit include:
- Six Flags Amusement Park
- Mesquite Rodeo (April-September)
- Deep Ellum (neighborhood with shopping, clubs, music, etc.)
- Lower Greenville (restaurant and club district)
- Arboretum (Nature Center)
Go to www.dallascvb.com/visitors for more information
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