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Things to Do: Outdoor Sports & Nature

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 199 attractions in Austin

Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 199 attractions in Austin

Established by the former first lady and the late Helen Hayes to preserve native North American plants, this garden of wildflowers is set on 42 acres and open to the public for touring.

Attraction type: Nature center; Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 199 attractions in Austin

This luxurious spa offers twenty indoor treatment spaces (each with a private shower) as well as outdoor treatment tents and cabanas.

Attraction type: Health club; Spa; Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 199 attractions in Austin

Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.

Attraction type: History museum; Pond; Hot spring/geyser; Library; Waterway
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 199 attractions in Austin

The Austin bridge is where nearly 1.5 million bats live.

Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 199 attractions in Austin

 Zilker Zephyr is a great way to see the Ziker Metropolitan Park . The prices are 1.75 for children and 2.75 for adults. Children under one are free. The hours of operation are 10-6 pm Tuesday-Sunday...

Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 199 attractions in Austin

Scenic trail through lush green parks and peaceful lakes: a great place to bike, hike and run.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Biking trail; Jogging path/track; Trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 199 attractions in Austin

Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.

Attraction type: Garden; Park; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 199 attractions in Austin

Beautiful park looming almost 800 feet over Austin.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Other; Park; Landmark/point of interest; Lookout
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Biking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 199 attractions in Austin

Situated on a gently rolling terrain surrounded by cedars and oaks, this beautifully designed 18-hole course hosts notable golf events and offers golf clinics.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #41 of 199 attractions in Austin

This championship 18-hole Bermuda Grass course plays 6,652 yards from the back at par-72.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 199 attractions in Austin

This park sits at the edge of Lake Austin and features a beautiful beach, volleyball nets and plenty of lounging spots.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #44 of 199 attractions in Austin

Zoo in Austin featuring many animals.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 199 attractions in Austin

This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking.

Attraction type: State park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #49 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Urban park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #52 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Pond
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 199 attractions in Austin

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Attraction type: Library; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 199 attractions in Austin

This 7,161-yard, par-72 layout course boasts the signature of Tom Fazio, the legendary golf designer, and is considered to be one of the best in Texas.

Attraction type: Golf course
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