Lady Bird Lake
A calm stretch of the Colorado River through downtown, best seen by kayak or paddleboard or on its 10-mile loop trail.
- Open
- Always open
- Price
- Free; paid boat rentals
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78704Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Along the south edge of downtown.
Why Go
Named for Lady Bird Johnson, who championed its shoreline trail, the reservoir is closed to motorboats. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail circles it, including a boardwalk over the water. Swimming isn't allowed.
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