SPRING BREAK 2025 IN AUSTIN
What to do in Austin for Spring Break
There's no better place to spend your Spring Break than in Austin. Whether you're traveling with the whole family, your best friends or just that special someone, Austin has great attractions, restaurants, activities and things to do to suit everyone.
Barton Springs Pool.
Spring Break Family Fun
When it comes to family fun, Austin does it right. There are plenty of attractions that will keep the whole family happy.
Head over to Zilker Park, Austin's largest and most popular park, where kids can play on the extensive playscape, ride the train around the park or spend the day paddling a canoe on Lady Bird Lake. The park also boasts a multi-age playscape, numerous hike and bike trails and Barton Springs Pool, a natural 68 degree spring-fed pool that can be enjoyed year-round.
Take the kids out on the water with the exciting and educational Austin Duck Adventures, an amphibious tour of Downtown Austin and Lake Austin aboard one of the unsinkable Hydra Terra vehicles. Tours run about 75 minutes and take you to all the must-see sites around town. Finish off the experience with a stop at one of Austin's many food-court trailer parks for some delicious, inexpensive food from some of the city's best food trucks.
If you want to get out of the city for a little while, consider a day trip to a nearby state park, such as McKinney Falls, a 635-acre park with miles of trails, campgrounds, picnic areas and wonderful waterfalls. Pedernales Falls State Park is another great option. It boasts camping, picnicking, hiking, river swimming, mountain biking, fishing and horseback riding.
White Horse. Courtesy of Arts + Labor.
Spring Break Nightlife
For young travelers going on a trip with friends, Austin delivers outdoor activities and a thrilling nightlife scene, guaranteeing you'll have a unique experience you'll want to Instagram about.
Austin is known for innovative music and contemporary bars, but it also has a proud Texas-country background that is best experienced through a night of dancing. Spend a night at one or all of these favorite honky-tonks. If dancing isn't your thing, then check out this guide to Austin's neighborhood nightlife, and you're sure to find something that suits your fancy.
Just east of downtown, East Sixth Street is an extremely popular nightlife spot among locals and visitors. Dive bars, live music venues and delicious restaurants dot this stretch of road making it easy to pop in and out of different bars after dinner and pop by a late-night food truck for a snack before heading home for the night.
Ray Prim at Stubb's. Credit Ismael Quintanilla III.
Unique Austin Spring Break Adventures
Austin is unlike any other place in Texas-or in the country, for that matter. So, when you visit, why not see all the attractions that you won't find anywhere else?
It's no secret that Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World®, so it makes sense that the city would be brimming with musicians, singers and songwriters. And the best place to hear those tunes and pick up a few albums is Waterloo Records. This iconic Austin business has been around since 1982, and has been voted best record/CD store in the Austin Chronicle for 31 consecutive years. Music lovers will revel in the extensive selection of music that spans all styles, as well as the special propensity the store has for Texas artists.
While there is a variety of nightlife for all ages and styles, Austin also boasts some great activities to enjoy during the day. Explore 10 miles of hiking and biking trails around Lady Bird Lake, or get out on the water for some kayaking, canoeing or rowing. Or head to the treetops with Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. This outdoor excursion features five zip lines, including the longest line in Texas and the 9th longest in the world. Tours take three hours and include a full day pass at the private lake front park where you can swim, play game and relax.
Second Street is bustling with activity and features some of Austin's hottest music venues. View the latest art house film at Violet Crown Cinema, or catch a performance from world-renowned musicians at the Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater. South Congress is home to the Continental Club, revered for showcasing everything from rock and Latino singers to up-and-coming acts and famed locals.
Austin offers a number of different tours to help explore the city. Chow down on the Austin Eats Food Tour, where you can walk or bike to some quintessential local eateries. Or see the city's top spots on a panoramic open-top bus with AO Tours.
For information about transportation options during Spring Break, visit Get There ATX to learn more.
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