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Austin offers plenty to do on vacation and lots of outdoor activities to enjoy. Here you will find fun things to see and do in Austin like: hiking, camping, canoeing, parks, boating, hotels, golf, local activities, scenic drives, walks,
area parks and anything else you can do outdoors in Austin!
Click here for a list of Texas Outside's Top 10 Things To Do In Austin
Clink on any name on the Austin map for more information
Austin Resource Guide
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Texas Outside's Top Ten Fun Things To See & Do In Austin |
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Austin Outside
Guide has a list of more places to visit and lots of links |
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FamiliesRock.com lists live music and events that families with kids can 'Get In'. There is also an 'eats' page where Families with kids can eat cheap or free |
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Town Lake is a centerpiece for Austin with canoe and kayak rentals and a great hiking/biking trail around the lake |
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Scenic
drives and views from the Highland Lakes to the diverse topography
between the Balcones Escarpment and the Blackland Prairie |
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Thank God For Weekends' Exploring Austin - a fun filled weekend in Austin with things to see and do |
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Austin Disc
Golf Facilities - play one of these great disc golf courses |
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Barton Creek Greenbelt has 8 miles of hiking and biking trials with lush vegetation, cliffs, and swimming holes |
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Austin Trail of Trees offers a
fun and educational way of taking a walk while experiencing a little
Texas history at the same time. The Trail of Lights Festival is at Zilker Park and an annual Austin holiday tradition |
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Austin Segway Tours provides 5 mile guided Segway tours where you can experience the best sights of Austin as you guide around the city on your own Segway |
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Austin Scuba Club is a nonprofit club
organized to promote and encourage individual and group interest
in scuba diving |
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Biking trails in Austin are awesome and plentiful and check out our check out our guide to bikes. |
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Capital Area Water Ski Club promotes competitive water skiing in a way in which novice through advanced skiers can compete successfully |
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Austin
Windsurf Club provides a means for people to get together for
fun, meetings and racing while promoting safety and improving boardsailor
skill levels |
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Austin Tennis Centers - get outside and play some tennis at these tennis facilities |
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Central
Texas Sailor - Non-commercial site devoted to sailing in Central
Texas |
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Rent a tube, canoe, or kayak and enjoy the rivers just south of Austin |
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Rent
a boat at one of Lake Travis' Boat / Personal Watercraft Rental
Businesses |
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Austin Walks - check out this lists of interesting walks around Austin |
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The guide to bikes has info on mountain
biking and trails for riding in an around Austin and lots of good links |
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Skatepark
of Austin -keep skateboarding alive! |
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Austin Explorer covers a wide variety of activities in the
Austin-area, all designed to get people outside for exercise,
adventure and to discover a bit more about the history of the
Hill country |
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Texas
Outdoors-Woman Network - Austin Chapter. Open to women of all
ages interested in outdoor activities like camping, fishing, kayaking,
and more! No experience required. Monthly meetings and lots of fun
outings |
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Austin
Astronomical Society (AAS) is the place for those interested
in astronomy and the space sciences |
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Austin Parks
and Trails Off-leash Zones - let
your dog run free in |
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Hill Country Outdoors - outdoor
activities such as hiking, camping, and rafting |
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Austin
Outside Guide - more links for fun things to see and do in Austin and a text version of this page |
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Guide
to Greater Austin offers a map of Austin and the surrounding
communities |
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Visit
the Highland Lakes and rent a watercraft on Lake LBJ, Lake Austin, or Lake Travis |
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Hotair Ballooning Info - check these places to ride in a hotair balloon |
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The
Southern Texas Outside Guide |
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Krause
Springs, one of the most beautiful parks in Texas |
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Some recommendations on fun stuff to see and do in Austin:
- Segway Guided Tours - Looking for a fun and exciting way to explore Austin, then call Austin Guided Segway Tours and ride your own Segway on a visit to all of the highlights of Austin including: the Texas State Capital, the Governor’s Mansion, the world famous 6th Street, the new 2nd Street shopping district, and much more. After some professional training, the tours sets off to cover over 5 miles of the city. Tours are designed for anyone 12 years old and above. What a great way to experience the sights of Austin.
- Austin Area Lakes - Austin has Town Lake, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin for water recreation, restaurants, fishing, canoeing, and partying. Check out Texas Outside's Boating and Lakes section to find lake reviews, fishing guides, boat rentals, rental property and much more. Be sure to read "Thank God For Weekends" Boating The Highland Lakes and our article on exploring the Highland Lakes.
- Camping & Resorts - Looking for a good place to camp in the Austin Hill Country? The Parks and Camping Home Page is where you'll find park reviews, favorite parks, lake camping, and more! Here is a map of nearby campgrounds and lakes. If you are not into camping, here are some places to find lake resorts and rentals.
- Austin Golf - If you are a golfer, make sure you visit the Texas Outside Golf Home Page to find an Austin golf course, read a review of the courses, find a coupon if available, book a discounted tee time, and even buy some golf equipment to help you improve your score.
- Coupons & Special Deals - If you live in Austin or plan on staying in Austin for some time, you should purchase an Austin Entertainment Book now and Get 35% off the retail price of all 2008 Entertainment book. The book has outstanding discounts and 2-for-1 deals on golf, restaurants, lodging, theme parks, movie theaters, car rentals and much more.
Interested in buying property? Austin Real Estate is a great online resource!
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