Top 10 Things to Do This Summer

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,637 Lists

Updated: May 06, 2007

School's out and the days are long; time for summer fun. From restaurant and bar patios to the season's hottest festivals and events, discover Austin's top 10 summer experiences.

On this page:The Top 10, More Austin Summer Favorites.

The Top 10

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Doc's Motor Works Bar & Grill
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    1123 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    More patio than anything, catch a game or get an eyeful of the folks on bustling South Congress.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lake Travis
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    Colorado River, northwest of Austin, Austin, TX 78789 (map)

    Stay cool at water-sport central, or take a boat out to Devil's Cove for a festive summer weekend.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Oasis Gift Shop
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    6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX 78732 (map)

    It's rebuilt and better than ever. Sip a margarita, enjoy the weekend live music and take in the sunset view over the lake

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental
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    170 Bobcat Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 (map)

    Nothing passes a lazy summer afternoon like floating down the San Marcos River.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shady Grove
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    1624 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (map)

    Enjoy live music showcases on the tree-shaded patio during Unplugged At the Grove, Thursdays at 8pm through September.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Amy's Ice Cream
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    2109 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78756 (map)

    Beat the heat with cool creations from his homegrown ice cream parlor; you'll eat it so fast, it won't have a chance to melt.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Barton Springs Pool
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    2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (map)

    Where you'll find your friends, neighbors and a large chunk of Austin all enjoying the 68 degree water.

  8. 8 2 Star Rating: Below Average Volente Beach
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    16107 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641 (map)

    Plenty of ways to keep cool include waterslides, a sandy beach, boat rentals and more.

More Austin Summer Favorites

  1. 9 2 Star Rating: Below Average Volente Beach
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    16107 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78641 (map)

  2. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stortini
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    1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722 (map)

    Homemade pasta and novel Italian dishes are served up nightly in this charming eatery tucked away just east of I-35. After your meal, stop by the Red House out back for a drink on the patio.

  3. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cedar Door
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    201 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    Come summer, this relaxed downtown patio bar cranks up the misters and doles out the Mexican martinis.

  4. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chuy's Hula Hut
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    3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 (map)

  5. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Zilker Park
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    2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (map)

    Austin's 400-acre crown jewel.

  6. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Club de Ville
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    900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 (map)

    The posh & the Average Joes enjoy classic cocktails on a picturesque patio.

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