Things to do in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Outdoor Activities

April 16, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin

1. BikeTexas Tours

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5.0 based on 846 reviews

BikeTexas Tours

BikeTexas have been doing tours since 2009. And now Rocket Electrics who have been doing tours for the last 9 years, also lives on through BikeTexas Tours! There is no better way to see and experience Austin's culture, food and history, than on an eBike. No more sweating while riding up hills! Let us show you all that Austin has to offer!

2. Live Love Paddle

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5.0 based on 470 reviews

Live Love Paddle

Live Love Paddle offers nightly guided kayak tours to watch the Congress Ave Bridge Bats in Austin, Texas. Live Love Paddle also offers daily rentals of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and canoes on Lady Bird Lake. The Urban Kayak Tour is a daytime tour offered year round! We have secure lockers, real restrooms, accept credit cards and have free parking on-site!

3. Austin Bike Tours and Rentals

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5.0 based on 188 reviews

Austin Bike Tours and Rentals

Winter Season: All hours are subject to change for weather conditions. Please call us to check availability! Top-rated tours of the city available every day. We offer hourly, daily and weekly rates for rentals. Located in the heart of downtown. Austin has some of the best biking in the country and our staff of longtime locals will provide you with what you need to create adventures that you and your crew will never forget. Give us a call, stop by or email us today and let's talk about riding bikes in Austin.

4. Fly Lake Austin

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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Fly Lake Austin

Fly Lake Austin specializes in training individuals or groups of friends to master the latest crazes in flying water sports; the Jetovator and Flyboard. Located only minutes from downtown, we provide all the equipment and training necessary for you and your party to have a memorable experience on Lake Austin. This outdoor water jetpack adventure is amongst the best things to do in Austin!

5. Barton Springs Bike Rentals & Tours

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5.0 based on 391 reviews

Barton Springs Bike Rentals & Tours

Founded in November 2009, Barton Springs Bike Rental is one of the few locally owned and operated bike shops in town. We offer Austin's top rated bicycle tours daily, as well as bike rentals. With Austins best tour guides, and an unmatched location next to the 10 mile Town Lake Trail, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and Barton Creek Greenbelt, we've got it all. Come on down to the shop and see Austin by bike!

6. ATXcursions

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5.0 based on 353 reviews

ATXcursions

Float the river! BYOB River float tubing trips all summer long. Great for bachelor/bachelorette, birthday parties, traveling with friends!

7. Rock-About Climbing Adventures

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5.0 based on 455 reviews

Rock-About Climbing Adventures

Rock-About Has been providing Austin tours since 2001 and our AMGA certified guides have a perfect safety record. Your having a great time is our mission and we have a ton of reviews that reflect our ability. Join us right in the middle of Austin for a great climbing adventure. We've been a Certificate of Excellence winner 3 times and can't thank our clients and TripAdvisor enough for this honor. Please note: You must pre-register through our website. The location listed is one of the places we work and not an office.

8. City Running Tours Austin

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5.0 based on 203 reviews

City Running Tours Austin

City Running Tours allows you to explore Austin in the most unique and fun way.. By offering a variety of casual running tours at reasonable prices, we allow you to bypass the typical tourist traps (segways, buses) in favor of a tour that feature the city's hidden gem attractions in addition to it's most famous landmarks. Visit popular sights like the Capitol Building, Driskill Hotel, and Ladybird Lake on our Downtown 5k or sample some local brews on our beer-themed Texas Beer 5k. Our guides keep it fun and casual so you can take in the sites while learning about our Central Texas paradise. Sweat and sightsee with us at City Running Tours Austin!

9. PubCrawler of Austin

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5.0 based on 835 reviews

PubCrawler of Austin

The PubCrawler of Austin is a great BYOB venue for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, team building, corporate events, tailgating and family reunions. Pedal-powered by you and your friends with the help of an ELECTRIC PEDAL ASSIST MOTOR, its maximum speed is five miles per hour—just the right speed for sharing good times with friends as you tour scenic routes! We can accommodate groups of all sizes from 1-135 on a public or private outing.

10. Texas Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Texas Bike Tours

Texas Bike Tours creates custom cycling experiences. Rides include mountain biking, road, gravel and city cycling. From the heart of downtown Austin to the heart of the Texas Hill Country, you imagine an experience and we create it. Texas Bike Tours was founded in 2012 with the goal of spreading the joy of cycling. We began creating luxury, aesthetic rides to immerse guests in local culture with the bicycle as transportation through a uniquely Texan experience. Today, our founding spirit of joyful exploration remains, as do our skilled local guides and personalized touch, but our mission has expanded. With the growing need for all different kinds of cycling tours, we’ve evolved to support any cyclist in realizing his or her vision of a guided tour. Culinary experiences available.

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