What is there to do at the river in Austin?

Things to do on the Water this Summer:

  • Barton Springs Pool.
  • Dam That Cancer.
  • Float Fest.
  • Fly Lake Austin.
  • Just For Fun Watercraft Rental.
  • Lake Travis Yacht Rentals.
  • Lone Star Riverboat.
  • Paddle Boarding.

Does Austin have a river walk?

As Waller Creek winds it way through the East end of downtown from Waterloo Park to Ladybird Lake, it forms a sunken urban river walk very similar to the well-developed tourist attraction in San Antonio.

What lakes in Austin Can you swim in?

15 best swimming spots in and around Austin. Coolest places to beat the Central Texas heat.

  • Hancock Springs Free Flow Pool. Copy Link.
  • Inks Lake State Park/Devil’s Waterhole. Copy Link.
  • Pace Bend Park. Copy Link.
  • Krause Springs. Copy Link.
  • Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve. Copy Link.
  • Deep Eddy Pool. Copy Link.
  • Barton Springs Pool.

    • Where can I go tubing in Austin?

    The Ultimate Guide to Tubing Near Austin

    • Lake Travis. Austin.
    • Comal River. New Braunfels (approximately 50 miles from Austin)
    • Frio River. Concan (approximately 140 miles from Austin)
    • Guadalupe River. Canyon Lake (approximately 65 miles from Austin)
    • Barton Creek Greenbelt. Austin.
    • Brazos River.

    What rivers can you float in Austin?

    The San Marcos, Comal, and Guadalupe rivers are the “big three” for floating around Austin, but there’s also an in-town alternative. The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers a secluded, relaxed float close to home.

    Are there alligators in Austin river?

    Mostly these are along the Gulf Coast and in the swampy bayous of East Texas, but alligators have also traveled upriver not only to Austin, but as far as the Trinity River in downtown Ft. Worth.

    Where can you swim in the river in Austin?

    Top 10 Best river swimming in Austin, TX

    • Barton Springs Pool. 3.0 mi. 923 reviews.
    • Sculpture Falls. 4.9 mi. Hiking.
    • Deep Eddy Pool. 2.2 mi. 133 reviews.
    • Hippie Hollow Park. 10.8 mi. 112 reviews.
    • River Place Nature Trail. 7.3 mi. 215 reviews.
    • Barton Creek Greenbelt. 5.2 mi.
    • West Lake Beach. 1.4 mi.
    • Blue Hole Regional Park. 28.9 mi.

    Where can I walk by the river in Austin?

    Top 10 Best riverwalk in Austin, TX

    • River Place Nature Trail. 7.3 mi. 215 reviews.
    • Mount Bonnell. 1.4 mi. 438 reviews.
    • Riverwalk Condos. 3.6 mi.
    • Hyatt Regency Austin. 3.1 mi.
    • Breakers On the Lake. 2.8 mi.
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central. 3.3 mi.
    • First Thursday South Congress. 4.0 mi.
    • Texas Winos. 2.4 mi.

    Is Lady Bird Lake trail open?

    The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This is a nice family-friendly trail around Lady Bird Lake.