Local Austinite's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Austin has so many murals around the city and this is one of my favorites! There is free street parking
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You’re My Butter Half Mural
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAustin has so many murals around the city and this is one of my favorites! There is free street parking
Not many locals even know about this hidden gem! This free park has so many peacocks and places to take pictures. Pair this park with Mount Bonnell because they are only 5 minutes apart.
There is free parking here.
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Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th StNot many locals even know about this hidden gem! This free park has so many peacocks and places to take pictures. Pair this park with Mount Bonnell because they are only 5 minutes apart.
There is free parking here.
After you visit the peacock farm, this is literally just a 5 minute drive to get to. It is a steep walk, but the stairs make it easy. Once you get to the top, the view is worth it!
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Mount Bonnell
After you visit the peacock farm, this is literally just a 5 minute drive to get to. It is a steep walk, but the stairs make it easy. Once you get to the top, the view is worth it!
This view is everyone's favorite! It is a great spot to see Lake Austin for pictures. On the other side of the lake, you will be able to do water sports such as jet skiing.
There is street parking, but make sure to drive slowly because there aren't any signs to indicate that the parking is for the 360 bridge. I would recommend visiting this location during the week because weekends get pretty busy.
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360 Bridge
4801 Plaza on the LakeThis view is everyone's favorite! It is a great spot to see Lake Austin for pictures. On the other side of the lake, you will be able to do water sports such as jet skiing.
There is street parking, but make sure to drive slowly because there aren't any signs to indicate that the parking is for the 360 bridge. I would recommend visiting this location during the week because weekends get pretty busy.
There is a free park designated for graffiti. It is constantly changing because artists will add new graffiti. You could bring your own spray paint and leave your mark in Austin as well!
The parking around here is a bit difficult, so I would recommend using Uber or be prepared to drive around a bit to find street parking.
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Parque de Graffiti en Castle Hill
1008 Baylor StThere is a free park designated for graffiti. It is constantly changing because artists will add new graffiti. You could bring your own spray paint and leave your mark in Austin as well!
The parking around here is a bit difficult, so I would recommend using Uber or be prepared to drive around a bit to find street parking.
The state capitol is a great place to visit and just a few blocks down, you will be in SoCo (South Congress) where you will find the stores and restaurants embodied with the quirkiness of Austin.
There is ample amount of parking meters around the capitol.
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Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveThe state capitol is a great place to visit and just a few blocks down, you will be in SoCo (South Congress) where you will find the stores and restaurants embodied with the quirkiness of Austin.
There is ample amount of parking meters around the capitol.
Austin is the perfect place to kayak and paddleboard! There are plenty of boat rentals around Lady Bird lake. This is just one of them.
I would recommend checking their website for coupons or deals throughout the week. This is close to Barton Springs, so make sure to check that out as well.
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Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker RdAustin is the perfect place to kayak and paddleboard! There are plenty of boat rentals around Lady Bird lake. This is just one of them.
I would recommend checking their website for coupons or deals throughout the week. This is close to Barton Springs, so make sure to check that out as well.
Not many locals know to visit this trail. It is an easy hike and the twin falls are not too far of a walk from the parking lot. It is well worth exploring. You can even swim there, if it's warm enough!
The parking lot is just a dirt road on the side of the frontage road, so drive slowly to make sure you don't miss it. If you go visit it during the weekend, be prepared for a full parking lot.
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Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac ExpyNot many locals know to visit this trail. It is an easy hike and the twin falls are not too far of a walk from the parking lot. It is well worth exploring. You can even swim there, if it's warm enough!
The parking lot is just a dirt road on the side of the frontage road, so drive slowly to make sure you don't miss it. If you go visit it during the weekend, be prepared for a full parking lot.
Activities
I'll be honest, I was a little nervous about doing this, but you will get the hang of it pretty quickly. It will get competitive!
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Urban Axes Austin
812 Airport BlvdI'll be honest, I was a little nervous about doing this, but you will get the hang of it pretty quickly. It will get competitive!
This rock climbing gym doesn't have any harnesses, so it is not for beginners. There are plenty of different levels of rock climbing walls.
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Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale RdThis rock climbing gym doesn't have any harnesses, so it is not for beginners. There are plenty of different levels of rock climbing walls.
If you visit during winter, you should stop by zilker park to walk around to see all the lights that the city put together.
You will need to buy admission and parking tickets beforehand. Depending on the day that you bought your tickets, be prepared for lines to park.
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Zilker Park
If you visit during winter, you should stop by zilker park to walk around to see all the lights that the city put together.
You will need to buy admission and parking tickets beforehand. Depending on the day that you bought your tickets, be prepared for lines to park.
It was a lot of fun to rent bikes around zilker park and explore the trails. They have many stations around the park to rent and to return the bikes.
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Zilker Park
It was a lot of fun to rent bikes around zilker park and explore the trails. They have many stations around the park to rent and to return the bikes.
This place is great for a date night or group dates. If you're looking for something to do indoors, this is a great option.
Remember to bring your own drinks and snacks!
Painting with a Twist
9600 S I-35 Frontage RdThis place is great for a date night or group dates. If you're looking for something to do indoors, this is a great option.
Remember to bring your own drinks and snacks!