Austin Top 50 Fun In The Sun

Austin, the capital of Texas, lies at the point where the Colorado River leaves the Edwards Plateau. Probably the least known outdoorsy area in the Austin city limits, McKinney Falls is hidden between IH35 and the Austin Airport on the Southeast side of town. At the intersection of Nicholas Austin and Millington roads, a charming little church, next to Muriel Ball-Duckworth Park, is the departure point for a 4.7-km heritage tour.

For families and animal lovers alike, the Austin Zoo is a fun way to spend some time and get to know a variety of animals ranging from lions and tigers to domestic American wildlife like longhorn cattle and llamas. The first is to pay $3 (locals) $8 (visitors) to use the swimming pool style spring which has a nice grassy hill to sunbathe on. The sun can get pretty powerful so remember your factor 30. I don't holiday without a luxury if can afford it.

It drives along 6th street, up Congress where you get great views of the Texas Capitol and then on to Lake Austin where you drive straight into the water and float around before heading back. Opened in 2014, the Boardwalk provides a 14-foot-wide path between Roy G. Guerrero Metropolitan Park and Zilker Park and is ideal for bikers, walkers, and joggers who want to enjoy fresh air and beautiful views.

From sprawling lakes and natural limestone pools to family parks and hiking trails, there's a seemingly endless Austin Visitor Center array of attractions within minutes of our ideally-located Austin hotel. Don't let the bad weather put a damper on your day—here are 41 ways to enjoy Austin rain or shine.

Known for a more gourmet and creative taco on the typical street taco, these restaurants continue to gain in popularity and as a result, many customers are starting and ending their day with tacos. On the first Thursday of each month, all of the stores stay open late and the street becomes a giant party pretty much.

Don't miss out on catching some of the best panoramic views of Austin from Mount Bonnell, located near Lake Austin. 18. Pack your cooler, grab a picnic blanket and stake out your spot on the grass at Zilker Park to enjoy Blues on the Green, the longest-running free concert series in Austin.

9. For the ultimate Austin music tour, visit Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater and get a behind-the-scenes look at the place where America's longest-running television series is taped. Since its founding in 1984, Mexic-Arte Museum has been designated as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas.