Summertime is always a great time in ATX! And as longtime Austinites, our team has spent many great summers here in Austin and have some tried and true favorites that should be on everyone's bucket list. If you're looking for some new things to do this summer in Austin to get you out and about and enjoying these extra sunny months, then keep reading for our favorite local picks!
Whether you are looking to spend your time on the water at Lake Travis or at one of the top restaurant patios or somewhere refreshing to enjoy an icy treat, we have you covered with some of the best ways to make it an amazing Austin summer while also to beating the heat! Here are our summer favorites:
WATER ACTIVITIES
- Krause Springs (great place for camping, too!)
- A Day Pool Pass at the Four Seasons
- Deep Eddy
- Barton Springs
- Boating on Lake Austin
SUMMER EATS, DRINKS AND TREATS
- Sno-Beach Snow Cones
- Eat Out on the Dock at Ski Shores Cafe
- Lick Honest Ice Cream
- Tacos and a Watermelon Aqua Fresca from Veracruz Tacos at Radio
- Burger + Cocktail at Pool Burger (perfect stop on the way home from Deep Eddy!)
- Roadside Peach Stands
- Mozart’s Coffee (on the water and great for live music, too!)
- Dolce Neve Gelato Shop
- Alice’s Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distillery
- Frozen Drinks at Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
PARKS
- Reimers Ranch Park
- Blanco State Park
- McKinney Falls State Park (stop by for picnicking, hiking and swimming!)
- Pease Park
ATX SUMMER EVENTS
- Live Music Outside at Armadillo Den
- Zilker Summer Musical
- Live Music On the Patio at Central Machine Works
- The Hartman Foundation “Concerts in the Park” at the Long Center Lawn (You can bring a blanket and a picnic - it’s BYOB!)
- Paramount's Summer Classic Film Series
- Float Film Fridays at Austin Motel Pool
- Yoga at the Springs with Practice Yoga Austin
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