Austin Town Lake

Head down to Lady Bird Lake to get out on the water—you've got options like kayaking, paddleboarding, or rowing depending on what you're into, and a few rental spots around the lake make it easy to jump in. The lake's got multiple public access points and a hike-and-bike trail that loops around most of it, plus there's a café at the Austin Rowing Club if you want to grab food with a view. It's free to enjoy the lake itself, though parking and rentals will cost you.