Mount Bonnell is one Austin's top tourist attractions. You climb about a hundred stone steps to…read morereach the top. You see folks coming down steps on the opposite side and your sense of what you might see at the top grows and grows. Alas, you reach the top. Was the climb worth it? Absolutely! When you reach the top, OMG the views are so spectacular! You cannot imagine how beautiful the views are until you actually see them. You see panoramic views of Lake Austin, multi-million residences on the lake and scenic view of Austin. One word...spectacular! We have been at Mt. Bonnell at sunrise and sunset and both views have something special to offer. Sunrise has peacefulness and light dances on Lake Austin. Sunset turns the overlook into connectiveness, where folks you met a few minutes ago or maybe not have met experience this quiet together as the sun retreats. While this location is quite popular, you still have vestiges of human life - graffiti on signage. Mount Bonnell has welcomed visitors since the 1800s and remains one of the city's oldest and most beloved natural landmarks. Austinites beam with pride regarding Mt. Bonnell

Mount Bonnell is a local gem, a perfect date spot or somewhere to just enjoy the sunset. It's a…read moreshort walk up the stairs (maybe about 100 steps) from the parking to the pagoda-like terrace that overlooks some very scenic homes and has an excellent view of sunrise and sunset. I never actually did the full hike, only just went up to enjoy the scenery. It's less than 15 minutes from major Austin eateries and local spots, so it's a true gem within the city area as opposed to some hikes that are 30 minutes or an hour away. No bathrooms or garbage bins here is the one downside. Take your trash with you!

Such a pleasant park. Perfect for a stroll around the lake. Stroller-friendly…read more Plenty of benches as well as grassy area for picnics or for kids to run around on. There's also a playground (across from The Thinkery). A huge amount of birds here. Ducks, pigeons, grackles. Even saw cormorants. A few food trucks near the parking lot although most were closed late Sunday afternoon.

Mueller Lake Park is such a pleasant park to walk around. It is away from the hustle and bustle of…read morethe Mueller district. You take in the beautiful lake as you meander around the lake. The hubs and I walked around the lake after our brunch. Such a pleasant walk...

American fireworks has the best prices and quality I've seen. It was nice seeing a friendly face…read morethat took the time to give me exactly what I wanted. I recommend buying American!!!!

Workers are very nice and helpful and also have great prices! Will definitely be coming back!read more

the workers were very helpful and made great suggestions! they also had really good fireworks and a…read moregreat price for them!

Multiple intricacies within the parks known as Town Lake Metropolitan. Waller Beach, the various…read moretrails and paths, the boardwalk, Ladybird Lake, etc. Such a peaceful and beautiful area to get in exercise (walking/running/leisurely strolling), enjoying the outdoors, year-round. Great to explore alone or with friends and family, or your furry friend. Different spots to sit and relax. Simply a beautiful piece of Austin for locals abs tourists alike.

You haven't explored Austin until you take a stroll through the series of parks through the Town…read moreLake areas. Covering multiple miles, you'll see parts of downtown alongside the colorado river. Along this pathway, you'll be lead to the Barton Springs municipal pool and the Zilker Park & Garden as you go west. Going east, you'll eventually find your way along the Boardwalk near the Town Lake apartments and then at some point, the peace point at lady bird lake, one of the chillest spots in Austin to zone out. Obviously you bike, jog, run, walk, dogwalk, skip, however you prefer to galivant along the way of this beautiful section of the capital of Texas. It's one of many reasons people love living here!

We try to get to Zilker Park whenever we visit my son in Austin. It's a large, well kept space…read morewith the most beautiful view of downtown. You can let your dog off leash and they can really get their zoomies out. If you're looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the perfect place!

Beautiful park... with a few issues…read more The park's gorgeous, clean, and spacious, with lots of families and animals just chilling. Just be cautious of the few homeless.

Lovely park and walking trail! There's a small free lot nearby and parking can be difficult but if…read moreyou wait 5-10 minutes you can usually snag a spot!

Auditorium Shores aka Vic Mathias Shores is one of my favorite urban green spaces in Austin. Here…read moreis where you'll find the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue. Located just along the banks of Lady Bird Lake where the trails are. Lots of wide open green space for a picnic blanket, throwing a ball, playing with your dog, any outdoor activity. This area often has live music and festivals too. Check it out! Note: Parking can be a struggle. Early mornings are best to ensure getting a space.

My favorite open space in Austin that I am lucky enough to walk/run through almost daily. Beautiful…read morecity views! A great spot to have a picnic, meet up with friends, do a workout, etc. Always good people watching too. We have attended so many events here from the Austin Wine and Food Festival to Sips & Sounds, to the MLS soccer party, Turkey Trot, Statesman Cap10k, etc. We are here very often and it is just such a nice area. There is a parking garage at the Palmer Events Center that is usually $12 if you're looking for somewhere close to park for a full day. Otherwise there are small lots and other garages just across the bridge downtown that are convenient. I am not sure if the bathrooms are open. Every time I have tried to use one they are closed and only have porta potties outside.

Great park! The space is well maintained and it has amazing city views! Parking is fairly easy…read moreespecially if there's no events going on there and you get access to the river trails there as well! There's usually also a ton of dogs there which is great if you like dogs