City break in Austin. Active leisure ideas for Austin - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Austin is home to many young people, so it’s not surprising that the city is famous for its variety of entertainment. First of all, it is worth noting the huge number of parks that can be found in all city districts. Zilker Park, one of the oldest in the city, has been a city attraction for years. The park is very large and beautiful, with a huge number of trees and recreation areas equipped throughout its territory. In the warm season, music festivals and other entertainment events are regularly held on specially equipped concert venues in the park. This place is perfect for picnicking and family recreation, as several playgrounds are equipped for kids here.

Many park areas stretch along the shores of Lady Bird Lake, which itself is a popular recreation zone where you can go boating and birdwatching in summer. Boat races and other sporting events are often held on the lake too. The parks located on its shores are strikingly different from each other. Here you can admire rare plants and original statues, as well as enjoy several outdoor sports centers nearby.

At the height of summer, outdoor pools located in parks are extremely popular among Austin residents. One of the largest and most beautiful is Barton Springs Pool surrounded by spacious green lawns and spreading trees. You can enjoy swimming and sunbathing, as well as nice picnic areas next to the pool, all day long. It’s pretty easy to find a place for active entertainment here. Many local families rest and have fun by the pool with their kids. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you draw inspiration from nature, be sure to visit the city’s main botanical garden, Zilker Botanical Garden, which is part of the large-scale Zilker Park. An interesting collection of plants is collected on the territory of this garden. It is especially interesting to visit it in late spring and early summer. Many convenient paths and stairs are laid out throughout the garden, which allows its visitors to admire the most beautiful locations. Apart from flowering plants, the park is adorned with streams and waterfalls, as well as several artificial ponds full of goldfish.

Many of the local entertainment centers will be of interest not only to families with kids but also to adult travelers. A great example is Altitude Trampoline Park, which is mostly visited by local youth. Here you can have plenty of jumping and have fun all day long, the more so as a nice cafe serves visitors in the entertainment center. The city has many attractive cinemas and bowling alleys. One of the largest of the latter is Dart Bowl.

All who are fond of unusual entertainment are welcome to Bubble Battles. This is an outdoor center, so it is only open during the warmer months and is very popular among fans of bumper ball. Everyone can put on a wearable bubble and try to play football like never before. Thrill-seekers will have a chance to get inside a huge inflatable ball and roll down a high hill - a truly dizzying experience is guaranteed.

Austin is famous for a variety of bars and nightclubs, many of which offer their guests exciting entertainment programs. Having a stage is a must for many restaurants and pubs where live music concerts take place almost every week.

This is actually a pub on wheels with a wooden table and benches for eight people. There is no better place to hang out with friends. You'll be able to enjoy your favorite beers and cocktails while riding through the most interesting areas of Austin.

Esther's Follies is a popular place among music fans. In addition to branded cocktails, it offers a varied entertainment program including live music concerts, comedy shows, and other interesting events every night. Also, the club features a very original design, which makes it a popular city attraction. Continental is considered to be a very prestigious nightclub. It is a permanent venue for jazz and blues concerts. Musicians from other genres perform on its stage quite often too. Among regular visitors to the club are people of all ages, as Continental’s diverse entertainment program makes it attractive for everyone.