03/06/08

Must see!

by bradskate

This is a must see for locals and tourists alike. The hike up Mt. Bonnell is short and stairs are provided for easy access. The views of Austin at the top are breathtaking. Don't forget your camera.

• Pros: Beautiful views of Austin

04/12/07

Mount Bonnell Park

by pesnider

What is the hype? Climb the steps to overlook a subdivision. If you have never been out in nature for an extended period of time, this may impress you. If you are looking to get away from people, and just relax in nature, this is not the place. Ditch this ideal and head for the Hill Country or McKinney Roughs (which is located between Austin and Barstop on Hwy 71). If you want to look down on yards that are well manicured than this is the place. I went to Mount Bonnell Park after hearing from several people about this place, and started laughing once I got there. The view would be much better if there were only a lake to look down upon.

11/20/06

Best Scenery in Austin

by joy0302

This is a great place to bring visitors. The whole city is visible from Mount Bonnell. Most beautiful at night.

An expansive, romantic view overlooking Lake Austin and the downtown skyline.

by Nathan Stull

In Short
Opened in the 1850s, this is the oldest tourist attraction and one of the most romantic spots in Austin. It's said that if a couple climbs the 100 stairs to the top of Mount Bonnell once, they fall in love; twice, they'll become engaged; and after three times, it's inevitable they'll get married. In addition to its mysterious lovebird influence, the park has picnic tables and a pavilion.

07/26/06

Best place for overall view of what Austin is about

by bchristian

This park is perched at an awesome vantage point to view a part of what Austin is about. The hills, the green, the water... Spectacular view of what this part of the country has to offer.

• Pros: Great view
• Cons: hot and dusty in summer

06/03/05

Gorgeous Austin view

by pferd

Not much to add to everybody else's review except to agree with the ones that love it. This place is a must-see for everybody living in Austin.

• Pros: Great view
• Cons: Sketchy at night

03/24/03

Favorite Place

by Hugh

My favorite place in Austin to visit. A beautiful scenic view.

03/02/03

1st smooch

by babylou42

I'm not from Austin, but my boyfriend is. It was my first visit to Mount Bonnell, and I thought the view was awesome.....It's coincidental that this was voted the best place to kiss, this is exactly where my boyfriend and I first kissed.

• Pros: View, Free
• Cons: Crowded

08/14/02

nice place

by soo1227

Whenever I go to Mount Bonnell, I feel freedom.

It is really nice place.

08/14/02

the best

by ewanda

Hypnotic. Utopian. Breathtaking. Ideal at sundown, and at sunrise if rules still permit.