Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Lake Austin

"Probably Austin’s most beloved park, Zilker Park is famous for the huge "Rock Island" and “Great Lawn” that hosts everything from the Kite Festival to ACL Music Festival. With room for literally hundreds of pick-up soccer games, off-leash dogs and people lounging on blankets, Zilker is the heart of Austin. This park is great for: Straight-up relaxing or participating in outdoor activities."

"The gem of Austin’s parks system, Zilker Park is 350 acres of forested areas, open spaces and trails. If you’re bringing a dog with you, head to the 46-acre Great Lawn near the western edge of the park along the MoPac highway. You and your dog may have to share the space with soccer players, picnickers and Frisbee hurlers."

": How about exploring the sights of Austin, just the two of you?. This informative and fun private open pedicab tour of Austin is romantic to boot. It’ll take you around Austin’s best sights and that too at the pace you like."

"Completed in 1888 using sunset-red granite, Texas’ state capitol is the largest in the US, backing up the familiar claim that everything’s bigger hereabouts. Tasked with creating a bigger space for the state... Museum in UT & Central Austin"

"Capitol Building – straight Texas brownstone architecture If you’re around for a UT football game, try to go (or at least tailgate). There aren’t any pro sports in Austin, so UT is treated like a pro team."

"The Texas State Capitol, established in 1888, is the Texan seat of government. Found in downtown Austin, it is within range of many other tourist hotspots, eateries, and shopping districts."

"Just 30 minutes outside of Austin, this man-made reservoir features hiking, swimming, fishing, and lots of family-friendly fun. Lake Pflugerville was originally built to provide the nearby residents with drinking water, but has since turned into a destination for locals and tourists alike to play by the water. There is a small pebble beach and roped-off swimming area, as well as a 3-mile jogging/walking trail, playground, and picnic pavilion."

"About 25 minutes out of Austin is called Lake Pflugerville, which is very popular for family outings. There is a walking trail, and you can also enjoy boating, fishing, or windsurfing!. The park is open and free for visitors, however, there are some key pieces of advice to make the most of your trip."

"There’s also the University of Texas campus and a couple interesting post graduate neighborhoods like Hyde Park. To be honest, most of North Austin, apart from UT, is pretty boring to me. The Domain is kinda cool, and it has things like Topgolf, but The Domain seems like every other city in the states. It’s not very unique."

"Located downtown on East 7th Street, just under one mile from the hotel, Koriente is a longtime Austin restaurant that serves up healthy Asian fusion dishes. Their menu consists of salads, noodle and rice bowls, and curry dishes, all with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and simple ingredients. While Koriente isn’t a 100% vegetarian or vegan restaurant, many of their dishes are nutrition-conscious, use natural sweeteners, and are customizable."

"If you're in town for a convention, or just staying downtown, it's easy to stumble into overpriced, so-so food. Koriente, though, will feed you well and healthfully with bountiful (and very customizable) Asian bowls and throw in a free miso soup. Especially if you're a vegetarian, you can easily find a filling lunch or dinner here for $10 or so."

"Location & Parking Rainey Street in Downtown Austin // Paid Parking Lots Available. DetailsLove this spot if you’re planning on hitting Rainey after!. They have delicious and fun cocktails, and I love their tapas style food items you can order with bigger groups."

"American , Fusion ,  Southeast Asian"

"Lanzhou native Chen takes the plump, knife-cut noodles served in his soup and tosses them with stir-fried ground lamb, the meat’s pungent flavor tempered by subtle notes of peppercorn in the savory, chive-studded dish."

"Chen’s Noodle House and sister restaurant, Chen Z, are open with online ordering available for pickup and delivery. They’ve got the full menu of favorites, including their handmade knife-cut noodles and lamb skewers."

"What to order: Half Half Pot, Supreme Lamb, Supreme Beef, Fish Balls, Enoki Mushroom, Napa Cabbage, Taro Root, Potato Starch Noodles. Li Hot Pot & BBQ is probably one of the only places in Austin to have an authentic hot spot experience. I recommend eating with at least 2-3 other people so that you can try a lot of different things in your hot pot!"

"Texas may seem like the most intimidating place a vegan or vegetarian could find themselves in. Not only do barbecue and steak rank supreme in the Lone Star State, but the UT Longhorn logo seems to further mock the plant-based from every possible corner. However, we are lucky enough in Austin to have a great selection of sanctuaries for those who are meat and dairy-free to get their nosh on—from pizza to soul food to Mexican, and everything in between."

"Then-six-month-old Nomadic Beerworks had a great business plan and a simple one at that: Just clean up on all the highest accolades at the 2019 Austin Beer Guide (ABG) awards last December with an improbable treble for Best New Beer (Peak Season juicy IPA), Best New Brewery, and Best OVERALL Brewery. Then sit back as the trillions of dollars trickle into the company bank account. Not a bad idea for the charmingly chummy (seriously, it's the friendliest taproom staff we've encountered this year) 17-month-old beerhouse because they are brewing with a ton of confidence right now, particularly with that nifty little juicy IPA as well as fruit beer standout, Floating Market Pineapple Basil saison."

"If you love beautiful little brewery spaces, this one is for you!. Nomadic Beerworks is a fun place to hang out with friends on a Friday night. They have a lovely selection of the typical beers you’d expect to find at a craft brewery (a few really good hazy IPAs, a tasty sour, a porter, and a few rotating creative taps like fruited saisons, milkshake IPAs, or ciders.) It’s located just off of South Congress to be away from the busy tourist street, yet still really convenient to locate."

"Owned by two brothers, Nomadic brews beer inspired by their travels. Nomadic is open Tuesday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., and hosts food truck Kimchi Jon’s on-site."

"Taylor, TX Though we have a ton of great beer in the city proper, beer aficionados know there’s sudsy gold in them thar hills -- and anyway, you’re not truly Texan unless you love a good road trip. Make the scenic drive from Austin to Taylor (or take the $8 train) to visit the compellingly named Texas Beer Co; though still young, they’ve been a force in making Taylor a destination, partnering with the city to host regular events and working to energize the city’s Downtown area. Their taproom is beautiful, and the beers are highly drinkable -- especially the well-balanced Hoppy Duck IPA, and the surprisingly refreshing Blacklands porter."

"You’ve definitely seen their Pecan Porter around town, but this old-school Austin brewery does so much more than that!. They rotate through a whole slew of IPAs (black, white, juicy, mosaic, double), some funky sours, and rich, frothy dark beers like the Oatmeal Cream Stout. 512 Brewing is only open to the public on Saturdays from noon-4."

"Their core beers include Wit (a light, white beer), Pale, IPA, SMaSH Mosaic, Juicy IPA, and a Pecan Porter. They are perhaps best known for their smooth, full bodied Pecan Porter and using as many local ingredients as possible. Their 512 IPA is a local favorite as well."