Zilker Park
Austin's big park, with the botanical garden, kayak rentals, the hike-and-bike trail, and the Austin City Limits festival every fall.
- Open
- Daily, early morning to late evening
- Price
- Free; paid parking on weekends and for some attractions
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- About 10 minutes by car or bus west of downtown.
Why Go
Some 350 acres along the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, with Barton Springs Pool, the Zilker Botanical Garden, a miniature train and a great view of the downtown skyline. In December, the Zilker Tree, made of lights from a moonlight tower, is a local tradition.
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