Wondering where to go ziplining in Austin? Take advantage of the beautiful Texas Hill Country surroundings while flying through the trees on a zipline adventure. Check out some of the best zipline tours around the city, all located within 25 miles of downtown.

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures

Fly over treetops with a spectacular view of Lake Travis on the longest zipline in Texas. The Lake Travis Zipline Adventures tour proves a boat ride, a private beach for swimming and picnicking and five zipline options ranging from 250 to more than 2,600 feet.

Zip Lost Pines

Located 20 miles from downtown Austin, Zip Lost Pines, allows you to soar through the pine forests of McKinney Roughs Nature Park near Bastrop,Texas. This zip adventure lets you soar side-by-side over shady forests and across steep canyons while catching a glimpse of the local wildlife and the Colorado River.

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours

About 45 minutes outside of Austin, Cypress Valley Canopy Tours is a breathtaking facility with five zip lines and two sky bridges set up in the canopy of giant, old-growth cypress trees. Take advantage of the beautiful view and stay for an afternoon picnic, or enjoy a night tour through the trees, decorated with twinkling lights.

All three locations offer after-dark zipline flights for an added thrill. Whether for an adventurous date night or a family excursion, ziplining at one of Austin's unique outdoor locations is a must-do activity.

Contributed by Alyssa Johnson, Visit Austin Marketing Communications Intern