Christian and Heather’s Guidebook to Austin
Hiking
Walnut Creek is a great hiking spot for a casual hike. You can bring your stroller or your bike and walk through the relaxing Walnut Creek Park!
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Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar BlvdWalnut Creek is a great hiking spot for a casual hike. You can bring your stroller or your bike and walk through the relaxing Walnut Creek Park!
This is our personal favorite hiking trail in Austin! Tucked into the upscale River Place neighborhood, you'll forget you're in a city. The hike is easy through the first mile off the Big View Drive entrance. After that, you will be hiking up stairs for quite a while, but the breathtaking view at the end is well worth it!
BEWARE: The trail is $10 during peak usage hours on Saturdays and Sundays, but free otherwise
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River Place Nature Trails
8820 Big View DrThis is our personal favorite hiking trail in Austin! Tucked into the upscale River Place neighborhood, you'll forget you're in a city. The hike is easy through the first mile off the Big View Drive entrance. After that, you will be hiking up stairs for quite a while, but the breathtaking view at the end is well worth it!
BEWARE: The trail is $10 during peak usage hours on Saturdays and Sundays, but free otherwise
Barton Creek Greenbelt is by far the most popular trail in Austin, and deservedly so. If you don't mind fighting for a parking spot, you won't be disappointed with this easy hike. Bring your swimsuit, because there are great watering holes along the way!
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Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailBarton Creek Greenbelt is by far the most popular trail in Austin, and deservedly so. If you don't mind fighting for a parking spot, you won't be disappointed with this easy hike. Bring your swimsuit, because there are great watering holes along the way!
St. Edward's Park is a great jack-of-all-trades park that is great for a casual hike, a challenging hike, biking and swimming. The Park is much quieter and less busy than most parks in Austin.
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St. Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs RdSt. Edward's Park is a great jack-of-all-trades park that is great for a casual hike, a challenging hike, biking and swimming. The Park is much quieter and less busy than most parks in Austin.
BBQ Recommendations
Certainly the most famous BBQ in Texas, Franklin Barbecue is a must for first-time visitors. Though the long lines are not myth, it is the best plate of central Texas style barbecue you can have in Texas. On a weekend, I would get there at 8a to wait in line and, even then, you won't be first. Also, I would bring cards or another activity to pass the time while you wait in line.
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StCertainly the most famous BBQ in Texas, Franklin Barbecue is a must for first-time visitors. Though the long lines are not myth, it is the best plate of central Texas style barbecue you can have in Texas. On a weekend, I would get there at 8a to wait in line and, even then, you won't be first. Also, I would bring cards or another activity to pass the time while you wait in line.
Only a 5 minute drive away, Brotherton's is convenient and one of the most underrated barbecue spots in the Austin area. There is typically not a line, but you'll have to go for lunch because they usually sell out before dinnertime. Regarding the food, the brisket is excellent, and the sides are all some of the best you'll find at a bbq joint.
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Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue
15608 Spring Hill LnOnly a 5 minute drive away, Brotherton's is convenient and one of the most underrated barbecue spots in the Austin area. There is typically not a line, but you'll have to go for lunch because they usually sell out before dinnertime. Regarding the food, the brisket is excellent, and the sides are all some of the best you'll find at a bbq joint.
Swimming
Barton Springs is the most famous pool in the Austin area. Filled by a natural spring, Barton Springs will cool you off on a hot summer day and make you feeling refreshed. Beware: the pool will be very busy no matter when you decide to go. Also, topless nudity is allowed, so you may want to pass if that makes you uncomfortable.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrBarton Springs is the most famous pool in the Austin area. Filled by a natural spring, Barton Springs will cool you off on a hot summer day and make you feeling refreshed. Beware: the pool will be very busy no matter when you decide to go. Also, topless nudity is allowed, so you may want to pass if that makes you uncomfortable.
What quite possibly might be the best gem in the Austin area, Hamilton Pool was finally made mainstream in the last 10ish years, and backed-up reservations ensued. You will need to book a reservation months in advance, but that keeps the pool from being overcrowded.
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Hamilton Pool Naturschutzgebiet
24300 Hamilton Pool RdWhat quite possibly might be the best gem in the Austin area, Hamilton Pool was finally made mainstream in the last 10ish years, and backed-up reservations ensued. You will need to book a reservation months in advance, but that keeps the pool from being overcrowded.
Pace Bend Park is a great day trip filled with swimming, hiking, biking, and picnicking. Located on the beautiful Lake Travis, Pace Bend has something for everyone and is definitely worth devoting an entire day to.
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Pace Bend Park
2805 Pace Bend Rd NPace Bend Park is a great day trip filled with swimming, hiking, biking, and picnicking. Located on the beautiful Lake Travis, Pace Bend has something for everyone and is definitely worth devoting an entire day to.