Suggestions for Lake near Downtown Austin, Austin

CollegeFashionista • January 14, 2014Running or biking along Lady Bird Lake is a great place to workout. During the warmer months, they offer kayaking and water biking on the lake, too!

Austin Chronicle • March 12, 2013Symphonies in the park. Phenomenal SXSW line-ups. Bats at dusk. Pups diving into nearby Town Lake. Best yet: The town's best free entertainment venue boasts the Austin skyline as backdrop.

Shelly T. • November 17, 2013Have a picnic or bring a blanket to read on. It's also a great place to go running if you want a change from town lake trail!

Austin American-Statesman • February 24, 2012Located in the Mueller development, the playground is next to a lake and also has a picnic area and jogging trail.

exfm • February 23, 2012A great little park by the lake to kick back and relax at especially when SXSW gets to overwhelming.

Liz R. • July 4, 2015Cheaper than other kayak rentals and they have singles/doubles. Beautiful way to be active and see Austin along the river (not sure why natives call it a lake)

Kaminsky E. • July 7, 2015Went to see the bats but wasn't able to get a good picture. However the view to from the bridge to the Capitol is amazing!

Stephanie J. • February 2, 2013Fantastical!

Shelley B. • October 14, 2014Good spot for dates and dogs.

India C. • February 16, 2013Lovely view of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake! Great, breezy cross over when running the trail with inspirational, artsy graffiti on the nearby train trellis.

Ted G. • April 18, 2015Great place to start your evening, over looking town lake, the sunset and bats. When they leave, wow it's truly amazing, to see so many at one place......

Dustin H. • December 17, 2014Great spot, parking, benches, water... Nice to take in the lake then walk to the bars on Rainey.

Mark S. • June 14, 2016Love hiking around town lake. Great views of the city.

Condé Nast Traveler • April 12, 2011Book the mid-priced Fabulous Rooms, with wraparound windows that showcase the pride of Austin—Lady Bird Lake.

Michael L. • March 25, 2016Great venue for presentations and the lawn on the lake!

Araceli V. • June 23, 2018Great place for a jog! Lots of scenic views of the lake. Lots of spots to exercise or just meditate. Access from north or south or downtown Austin. Trail runs from Mopac through pleasant valley.

Wael H. • April 18, 2016Really enjoyed my stay here, friendly staff, nice rooms especially the ones with the lake view, the lobby is cool and unique. Check out the pool area when the weather is nice.

Greg C. • July 10, 2013Come early and bring a kayak!

Werner S. • April 21, 2019Great drinks and awesome view of Ladybird Lake.

Berna S. • March 16, 2015Very nice garden with lake view

Elizabeth H. • April 19, 2015Wonderful sculling, canoeing, and water skiing lake with access inside Zilker Park.

Will • May 6, 2013May want to try a lake view. My room view was towards the capitol and it's a depressing view of surface parking lots. Hotel staff is nice!

Avery E. • February 19, 2015beautiful path around town lake for running, walking, prancing, skipping, whatever floats your boat

Joe T. • November 28, 2011Updated rooms now. Nice tv's and beds. Kind of far from downtown, but convenient to I-35. Good view in lake view rooms.