"Always a great time! They have their system down." – Erika Blankenship
Rockin' R River Rides
1405 Gruene Rd.
New Braunfels
830/629-9999
rockinr.com
"Just the right distance away from the city." – Belinda Hare
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Road 4 W.
Burnet
512/793-2223
tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/inks-lake
"Plenty of space, water, shade, and interesting folks." – Robin McAlpine
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
512/974-6700
austintexas.gov/zilker
"This ain’t even a competition." – Amanda Weems
Barton Springs Pool
2131 William Barton Dr.
512/974-6300
austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
"Well, when you're able to go there, it's fucking gorgeous." – Pedro Berlanga
Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Rd.
Dripping Springs
512/264-2740
parks.traviscountytx.gov
"Such wonderful electric atmosphere!! So glad we have this." – Christi Shoppach
Q2 Stadium
10414 McKalla Place
512/953-2872
austinfc.com/stadium
"An Austin classic. Outstanding grill." – Josh Fogelman
Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Rd.
512/458-1215
highlandlanes.com
"What an unbelievably cool place, I hope it never goes away. The patio and views are worth the trip alone. Good food and beer prices, a fun putting green, and oh yeah, an awesome pitch and putt." – Craig Stein
Butler Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton
512/477-4430
butlerpitchandputt.com
"I love ABP! The bouldering is great – tons of problems and the best setters in town. Plus their weight room is spacious, with high ceilings and nice weight racks." – Gina Helfrich
Austin Bouldering Project
979 Springdale #150
512/645-4633
austinboulderingproject.com
Austin Bouldering Project
4477 S. Lamar
austinboulderingproject.com
"Cardio & strength building & balance all wrapped up in one class, but you don't even notice because it's SO FREAKING FUN!" – Kathy Bateman
Sky Candy
1023 Springdale Ste. 8-A
512/800-4998
skycandyaustin.com
"So much fun beside being extremely useful." – Laura Franco
Austin Women's Boxing Club
2919 Menchaca Rd. #210
737/202-0008
austinwomensboxingclub.com
"Jen is such a bright light of positivity! She doesn't care about getting those extra reps in, or how fast you are doing them, she just wants you there to move your body and to support you on your journey." – Morgan Nuncio
"Best instructors in Austin!" –AM Herr
Black Swan Yoga
4534 West Gate Blvd., 855/960-4026
1417 W. Anderson, 512/960-4026
403 Orchard, 512/960-4026
blackswanyoga.com
"Lived here so long, I remember how bare and bleak it was. The transformation has been amazing." – Laura Grimes
Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake
thetrailfoundation.org
"Love the climb and the view." – Dorian Rinehart
Enchanted Rock
16710 RR 965
Fredericksburg
830/685-3636
tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/enchanted-rock
"Super family friendly AND supports Caritas?! Score!" – Lora Blackwell
"Skater owned and operated, and the most entertaining sport in the world!" – Lani Oglewood
Texas Roller Derby
txrd.com
"Because SOMOS VERDES‼" – Isabel Gonzalez
"If you don't vote for them, you clearly haven't seen them in action." – Ari Gernaat
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