Austin

• Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

  Walk the boardwalk section for skyline views and observe the turtles along the Lady Bird Lake shoreline.

• Zilker Metropolitan Park

  Spread out on the Great Lawn or visit the Austin Nature & Science Center's outdoor exhibits.

• Barton Springs Pool

  Swim in the natural spring-fed waters that maintain a consistent temperature year-round.

Allow 30 minutes for city transit; conditions vary with traffic.

Swimming is strictly prohibited in Lady Bird Lake; use Barton Springs for water recreation.

• Barton Creek Greenbelt

  Hike the limestone trails to Twin Falls or Sculpture Falls, checking water flow status beforehand.

• McKinney Falls State Park

  View the upper and lower falls where Onion Creek flows over shelf-like limestone formations.

Allow 45 minutes; conditions vary.

Trails can be slippery and muddy after rain; check Texas Parks and Wildlife alerts for trail closures.

• Mount Bonnell

  Climb the stairs at Covert Park for a classic vista of the Colorado River and the surrounding hills.

• Congress Avenue Bridge

  Wait at the designated observation area at dusk to see the seasonal emergence of the Mexican free-tailed bat colony.

Allow 1 hour total; conditions vary.

Bat emergence is seasonal (typically March–October) and timing depends on local weather conditions.