Austin: Lady Bird Lake Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental – Austin, Texas

EXPERIENCE:

Explore the capital of Texas while leisurely paddling Lady Bird Lake and nearby waterways. Perfect for family, friends, or a combination of both, see sights like the towering Congress Avenue Bridge, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, the Statesman Bat Observation Center, and plenty of wildlife.

Begin your adventure in downtown Austin to collect your paddleboard. Learn how to mount and maneuver your board and understand the rights of way for river and lake traffic. Then it’s time to get into the water, pausing to take a photo of the sweeping city skyline dotted with skyscrapers.

Feel the sun on your face as you paddle through the calm lake water of Lady Bird Lake. Stay here to watch for local wildlife along the banks or cruise towards the Colorado River to the Statesman Bat Observation Center and Congress Avenue Bridge to catch a glimpse of the city’s large bat colonies.

Continue to nearby Barton Springs, a set of four natural water springs located in Zilker Park. Take a break to swim in the crisp water or watch for wildlife like fish, otters, turtles, and birds. Then it’s time to head back to return the paddleboards and take one last photo of your adventure.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy a unique perspective of Austin while cruising the waterways by paddleboard
Snap a photo of the panoramic city skyline, including Congress Avenue Bridge
Leap into the refreshing water of Barton Springs or relax on Lady Bird Lake
Catch a glimpse of a turtles, bats, fish, and other wildlife in Zilker Park
Take a final group photo with the iconic Colorado River as your backdrop

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