Emma Long Metropolitan Park is a large municipal park in northwest
Austin, Texas. The park is on the shores of Lake Austin and was
originally called City Park.

Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park.

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

Lakefront off-leash dog park with 13 acres of recreational space, plus hiking, canoeing & kayaking.

“Inner Space Cavern in Georgetown — You take a big tour through a 10,000 year old cave system. I’ve been coming here since I was 5 years-old and it’s always awesome!”  — The Sword

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land

Turkey Creek Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near West Lake Hills, Texas that features a river and is rated as moderate.

The Treaty Oak is a southern oak tree in Austin, Texas, and the last surviving member of the Council Oaks, a grove of 14 trees that served as a sacred meeting place for Comanche and Tonkawa tribes prior to European settlement of the area.

“It’s the first place I think of going on my days off; Stone pathways separating multiple lily ponds, and peacocks EVERYWHERE. It’s so peaceful, and there are trails you can wander through surrounding the property. There is a secret waterfront spot I love to go to.”  —  Shy Beast

“HOPE Outdoor Gallery has a good view of downtown and provides space for an impressive series of graffiti murals.”  —  Austin Basham

Swimming hole near Austin, Texas.

Swimming hole near Austin, Texas.

Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s.

“Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is my go-to hike. Beautiful hill country views, lots of variation, free.”  —  Curtis Roush

Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more.

“Pitch a tent at Pedernales State Park. Make sure you look up at the night sky! You’ve never seen starscapes quite like the Hill Country kind.” —  Israel Nash