THE BEST ACTIVITIES TO DO AT LAKE AUSTIN
If you’re looking to enjoy the perfect blend of wildlife, natural beauty, and a good old-fashioned day on the water, you should add Lake Austin to your list of places to visit. Moreover, once you get there, be sure to take some time and enjoy the activities we discuss in this brief guide. Trust us; you’ll be glad you did.
EXPERIENCE NATURE AND CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH WILDLIFE
For those looking to immerse themselves in the Texas wildlife, you can head over to Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve. This gorgeous park takes up more than a couple of acres of land and sits atop a bluff that overlooks Lake Austin. The cottage and garden of the historic Mayfield-Gutsch Estate still stand and are available for park-goers to enjoy at their leisure.
Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Austin and the Texas landscape and learn a bit about the history of the property. Plus, the current owners (the City of Austin) let Peacocks roam the property. This could mean snagging a close encounter with the wildlife living in the area. Generally speaking, there are many sights to enjoy at and near this location. So it shouldn’t come as a shock that we chose to include visiting Mayfield Preserve on our list of the best activities to do at Lake Austin.
HIKE A LITTLE AND ENJOY THE VIEWS
People don’t always think of gorgeous lakes and lovely hiking trails as synonymous with each other. However, this isn’t the case at Lake Austin. In fact, this particular body of water has a few incredible views that you can only get if you’re willing to take a walk. Covert Park at Mount Bonnell—for instance—is a popular choice. Mount Bonnell is a rocky cliff that towers over Lake Austin. If you can get yourself up those formidable steps, you’ll enjoy one of the most picturesque views the great city of Austin has to offer.
PRO-TIP
Go in the evening; it’s much cooler at that time. Plus, once you reach the top, you can enjoy a unique Texas sunset embellished with the lights of the city reflecting off the water.
RENT A BOAT AND SPEND A DAY ON THE WATER
It wouldn’t seem right if this list of the best activities to do at Lake Austin didn’t include a day on the water. After all, you’re visiting one of the city’s most gorgeous and renowned lakes. And lake getaways are always more fun when you have a water-tight vessel available! That’s why we suggest renting a boat with your friends so that you can use it as a base for all the fun-filled activities you have planned.
You can sit on the deck and enjoy some drinks with your favorite people. Or you could rent out some watersport equipment and spend the afternoon wakeboarding or enjoying a dip in the lake’s lovely waters.
In any case, a day on the water is the perfect way to embrace all that Lake Austin has to offer. The best part about this option is that you don’t need your own boat to pull it off. ATX Party Boats has you covered with our wide selection of affordable Austin party boat rentals. So come out and see us. We’ll set you up with the perfect party boat to accommodate you and your friends!