Adventures in Austin, TX

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Austin is packed with outdoor adventures for families, from the iconic 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool to miles of hiking along the Barton Creek Greenbelt and McKinney Falls State Park. Kids can paddle kayaks on Lady Bird Lake, splash in the free swimming holes at Bull Creek Greenbelt, or explore the trails at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. With options ranging from free creek play to state park camping at Emma Long Metropolitan Park, Austin delivers year-round adventure for every age group.

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Mount Bonnell

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Free

102-step climb to panoramic views over Lake Austin

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 5–18+ Free

12 miles of creek trails with swimming holes and bouldering in Austin

Bull Creek Greenbelt

Austin, TX

Swimming
Ages 3–18+ Free

Shallow limestone creek pools perfect for toddler wading

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Austin, TX

Swimming
Ages 3–18+ Paid

Sandy lake swimming and canyon camping within Austin city limits

Lady Bird Lake

Austin, TX

Kayaking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

Kayaking and paddleboarding on calm water through downtown Austin

McKinney Falls State Park

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 3–18+ Paid

Two limestone waterfalls with wading pools inside Austin city limits

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Austin, TX

Hiking
Ages 4–18+ Paid

Peaceful woodland trails with a waterfall and nature programs