Mckinney Falls State Park Trails
General Description Located within this 744.4 acre State Park are 4 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking, 3.5 miles of paved trails and a 3/4 mile long interpretive hiking trail. Additionally there are ... wildernet.com
Zilker Park
Zilker Park in southwest Austin includes the popular, naturally fed Barton Springs swimming pool. Pool open year-round. Admission charge. Other attractions within the park include the Zilker Botanical Garden and Splash! In... traveltex.com
Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin, Texas
A long, forested ride along the banks of Barton Creek through the middle of Austin, the Greenbelt Trail has something for everyone. The main trail is an enjoyable trek for beginners and experts alike, and numerous side trails... trails.com
Town Lake Hike And Bike, Austin, Texas
Not a mountain bike trail as much as a multipurpose hike and bike path, the Town Lake Trail is nonetheless a ride that anyone stopping in Austin ought to check out. The path runs along the banks of Town Lake, a part of the Co... trails.com
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
You and your grandchildren will enjoy nature at its most pristine and beautiful in the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. You're told to "leave pets, bicycles, and picnics at home" and bring plenty of bottled water. There ... grandparents.com
Emma Long Motorcycle Park, Austin, Texas
This place is terrifying when it?s completely dry, and don?t try it in the rain. I would never consider wearing body armor, but if I did, this would be the place for it. This old motocross loop is one big drop after another, ... trails.com
Mount Bonnell
Rising 775 feet above sea level, this limestone height was named for George W. Bonnell, who came to Texas with others to fight for Texas independence, 1836. Was commissioner of Indian Affairs in Republic of Texas under presiden... hmdb.org
Zilker Botanical Gardens
The Zilker Botanical Gradens are hip and happening, with 30 acres of stunning native, hybrid, and exotic plants. There's also a number of events that attract adults and children of all ages. And where else will you find... grandparents.com
Austin Nature And Science Center
The Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) is Central Texas' only living nature and science museum. The ANSC is situated on an eighty acre preserve containing woodlands (80%), and a meadow area (20%). Two well-fed ponds,... museumsusa.org
Walnut Creek Trail, Austin, Texas
Located in far north Austin, this metropolitan park offers not only hiking trails and the usual baseball diamonds and basketball courts but the chance to see something not too common in this part of the world?a cricket match.... trails.com
Austin Rock Gym
Bouldering gym opened summer of 2001, with two locations - one in north Austin, and one in south Austin. rockclimbing.com
Onion Creek Loop, Austin, Texas
Bikers, joggers, and hikers share this long loop around McKinney Falls State Park as it winds through the shady banks of Onion Creek and past more ruins from Thomas McKinney?s home. Explore enough of Austin?s nearby trails an... trails.com
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Primary purpose of the refuge is to preserve the nesting habitat of the migratory endangered golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. The refuge is open for daylight use only. The warbler may be seen on hiking trails... traveltex.com
Mckinney Falls State Park
- McKinney Falls State Park in Travis County, in south Austin, is a 744.4 acre park acquired in 1970 from private donation and opened to the public in 1976. The headquarters of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are n... wildernet.com
Splash! Into The Edwards Aquifer Interactive Exhibit
Terms like "aquifer" and "water quality" can put a kid to sleep in ten seconds. But the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center (formerly the Barton Springs Pool Bathhouse) has a way that makes the all-important concepts ... grandparents.com
Congress Avenue
In his original 1839 plan for the capital city, Edwin Waller, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and Austin?s first Mayor, designed Congress Avenue as Austin?s most prominent street. Known for many years as The Ave... hmdb.org
Shoal Creek Trail
Although located in the heart of Austin, the Shoal Creek Trail shelters trail-goers from the bustle of the city as it meanders along the creek under a canopy of old oak trees. Built in the early 1960s, the trail is the cit... traillink.com
Forest Ridge Preserve
This trail is a definite favorite for those who enjoy an extremely technically challenging ride. Only 400 feet of climbing, but you will still get an extreme workout at Forest Ridge. The trail climbs up to the waterpower w... dirtworld.com