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Outdoors in Austin

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Austin.

5 picks · 5 free · updated 14 October

Eat & drinkWalking toursNightlifeShopping
FreeShoal Creek Urban TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeMueller TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeThe Boardwalk at Lady Bird LakeRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeAnn & Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWaller Creek Greenbelt TrailRoute on OpenStreetMap
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Outdoors in Austin, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Austin?

Right now: Shoal Creek Urban Trail, Mueller Trail, The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake and Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Shoal Creek Urban Trail, Mueller Trail, The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake and Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, and 1 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Austin and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Austin, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.