18 Great Things For Active People To Do In Austin

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Are you someone that likes to stay active? If so, you will love the many opportunities for activity that are available in the Austin area. Whether you want to get closer to nature or you simply want an opportunity to enjoy some of your favorite sports, there are plenty of opportunities for activity in Austin. Here is a look at 18 great things you can do while staying active in Austin.

*Take a swim at the Barton Spring Pool. Barton Spring Pool is a favorite place for locals to take a dip. Even better, it is always open and is always a comfortable 68 degrees.

*Enjoy water sports along the shore of Lake Travis, then refuel at one of the many nearby picnic areas and restaurants.

*Climb the 99 steps it takes to reach the top of Mt. Bonnell and then soak in the scenery, as this is one of the best vantage points in Austin.

*Visit Town Lake and participate in one of the many recreational offerings - it is a true paradise for those that love activity.

*Climb up the stairs of the University of Texas clock tower and enjoy another great view of this landmark, which is finally re-opened after 25 years of being closed.

*Enjoy a game of Frisbee Golf at one of the three available courses, including Bartholomew Park, Zilker Park, and Peace Park.

*Hike the trails that meander through the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens as you look at the 130 different works created by Charles Umlauf.

*Take a walk, job, or bike ride along any of the 10.1 miles of hiking and biking trails available throughout Town Lake.

*Paddle along Town Lake in a paddleboat or canoe

*Play a round of golf at one of the many private and public courses available in Austin

*Take a bicycle ride on Loop 360 as you take in the beautiful sites

*Play water sports at Lake Travis

*Take a lesson in sailing at Windy Point, located on Lake Travis

*Spend the day mountain biking or swimming in Emma's Long Metropolitan Park at Lake Austin

*Enter one of the 5K or 10K runs that are held in Austin every year

*Play a game of tennis at one of Austin's numerous public courts

*In-line skate or ride your bicycle along the Veloway, which goes through 3.1 miles of beautiful Hill Country

*Bike, hike, swim, fish and more at the McKinney Falls State Park


About the Author:
Ryan Lynch is head of the marketing team for an Austin real estate firm. They specialize in West Austin listings and Steiner Ranch homes for sale, and they help both buyers and sellers of residential properties.



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