{"id":2548,"date":"2020-08-10T13:49:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T13:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2023-02-07T16:47:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T16:47:25","slug":"10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Do Outside This Summer in Austin, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c8ce4dfabb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c8ce4dfabb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Shack_512_and_Lake_Travis\" >Shack 512 and Lake Travis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Lady_Bird_Lake_and_the_Butler_Trail\" >Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Zilker_Park\" >Zilker Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Hippie_Hollow\" >Hippie Hollow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#View_the_Best_Places_to_Rent_a_Kayak\" >View the Best Places to Rent a Kayak<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Lone_Star_Riverboats\" >Lone Star Riverboats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Graffiti_Tours_and_Public_Artwork\" >Graffiti Tours and Public Artwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#Barton_Creek_Greenbelt\" >Barton Creek Greenbelt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#South_Congress_Avenue\" >South Congress Avenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#The_Oasis\" >The Oasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-ways-to-get-outside-this-summer-in-austin\/#The_Lady_Bird_Johnson_Wildflower_Center\" >The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austin is one of the crowning jewels of Texas\u2019s natural beauty, with stunning wildflowers, river trails, and natural parks that combine sunshine and fresh air with rich Texan history. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a newbie just looking for a nice place to ride your bike, these 10 fun things to do outside in Austin, Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2555\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2555\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512.jpg\" alt=\"ways to get outside austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-Shack-512-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shack 512<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shack_512_and_Lake_Travis\"><\/span>Shack 512 and Lake Travis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of Hill Country, Austin features many beautiful lakes and valleys with scenic water views that bring a sense of peace to any visitor. If you&#8217;re looking for adventures in Austin, we recommend traveling to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shack512.com\/\">Shack 512<\/a>, an outdoor restaurant overlooking the beautiful Lake Travis. Enjoy a good meal and refreshing drinks while watching the sunset over Austin for a memorable experience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2550 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Lady-Bird-Lake-and-Trail-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lady_Bird_Lake_and_the_Butler_Trail\"><\/span>Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any visitor to Austin will be drawn to the shimmering glow of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/ann-and-roy-butler-hike-and-bike-trail-and-boardwalk-lady-bird-lake\">Lady Bird Lake<\/a>. Spend some time on the Butler Trail and walk the edge of the lake, soaking in the beautiful views of the city at the water\u2019s edge. This ten-mile trail is one of the most popular attractions in Austin, providing residents and visitors with a scenic and relaxing way to exercise in the heart of Austin\u2019s natural wonders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2551\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park.jpg\" alt=\"ways to get outside austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Zilker-Park-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zilker_Park\"><\/span>Zilker Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featuring three picnic sites, a disc golf course, five volleyball courts, a Science and Nature Center, botanical gardens, and the famed Barton Springs pool among other amenities, there are plenty of things to do outside in Austin at <a href=\"https:\/\/austintexas.gov\/department\/zilker-metropolitan-park\">Zilker<\/a> Park. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open year-round, Zilker represents one of the many highlights that can\u2019t be missed during a visit to the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2558\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-hippie-hollow.jpg\" alt=\"ways to get outside austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-hippie-hollow.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-hippie-hollow-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-hippie-hollow-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-hippie-hollow-370x242.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-hippie-hollow-406x266.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hippie_Hollow\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/your-unofficial-guide-to-skinny-dipping-at-hippie-hollow\/\">Hippie Hollow<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hippie Hollow has the unique distinction of being one of the only clothing-optional public parks in the United States. Reserved for those 18 and older, <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.traviscountytx.gov\/parks\/hippie-hollow\">Hippie Hollow<\/a> offers a stunning network of beaches and trails throughout the forested areas while allowing you to experience nature in your birthday suit!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-Extra.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-Extra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-Extra-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-Extra-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-Extra-370x180.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-Extra-406x197.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_the_Best_Places_to_Rent_a_Kayak\"><\/span>View the Best Places to Rent a Kayak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for the best places to rent a kayak? View our list of the best places to rent a kayak.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-danger\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/5-best-places-to-rent-a-kayak-in-austin\/\">Find the Best Places to Rent a Kayak<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2552\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat.jpg\" alt=\"ways to get outside austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Riverboat-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lone_Star_Riverboats\"><\/span>Lone Star Riverboats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who love the water, Lone Star Riverboat\u2019s river cruises and sightseeing tours make the perfect combination of sightseeing and nature time. Take an adventure down<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Lady Bird Lake and choose from a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/lonestarriverboat.com\/tours.html\">guided tours<\/a>, including the famous Bat-Watching sunset tours that track Austin\u2019s historic bat colonies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2556\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall.jpg\" alt=\"ways to get outside austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-graffitti-wall-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graffiti_Tours_and_Public_Artwork\"><\/span>Graffiti Tours and Public Artwork<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austin is famous for its public artwork. Go on a self-guided tour of each mural, including the renowned \u201cGreetings from Austin\u201d and \u201cI love you so much\u201d street murals. Austin is also set to premiere a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kvue.com\/article\/news\/local\/austin-graffiti-park-hope-outdoor-gallery-new-location-2020\/269-96cd252c-2cbf-4775-8bc2-1b2c5d397978\">graffiti park<\/a> in late 2020 that features large-scale installations of public art and a history of street art in Austin and across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2553\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek.jpg\" alt=\"ways to get outside austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-Barton-Creek-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barton_Creek_Greenbelt\"><\/span>Barton Creek Greenbelt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The go-to for Austin nature enthusiasts, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.org\/austin-insider-blog\/post\/your-guide-to-navigating-austins-barton-creek-greenbelt\/\">Barton Creek Greenbelt<\/a> offers a variety of things to do outside in Austin such as\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiking, biking, rock-climbing, bouldering, swimming, and over 12 miles of trails at every level of difficulty. Traverse many different parts of Austin through the Greenbelt and get a true taste of Austin\u2019s outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2557\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-south-congree-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Congress_Avenue\"><\/span>South Congress Avenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes known as SoCo, South Congress Avenue is the epitome of the Austin experience. Stroll down this street and experience Austin in all its glory, from boutiques to restaurants to live music. Austin\u2019s colorful character comes to life every day when you experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.org\/listings\/south-congress-avenue-(soco)\/4359\/\">SoCo<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2549\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-the-oasis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-the-oasis.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-the-oasis-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-the-oasis-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-the-oasis-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-the-oasis-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oasis\"><\/span>The Oasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered by many to be the Sunset Capital of Austin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-austin.com\/\">The Oasis<\/a> is nestled into the hills just outside the main city. Sit back and enjoy yummy nachos and other Southern cuisines while soaking in the most beautiful sunsets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2554\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-Best-Places-to-Get-Outside-in-Austin-wildflower-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lady_Bird_Johnson_Wildflower_Center\"><\/span>The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Center features a stunning array of gardens with natural Texas trees and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.org\/listings\/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center\/1593\/\">arboretums<\/a> brimming with local agricultural and gardening displays. 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