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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Austin

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Complete with 16 km (10 mi) of paths for foot and cycle traffic, Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail offers a scenic circuit in the heart of the city. The trail loops around lake, which was named for Lady Bird Johnson, the former First Lady, who was dedicated to beautifying the lake and creating a recreation area around it. In addition to crushed granite pavement, the trail has sections of boardwalk. Walk, jog, or bike around, or relax on one of the many benches and enjoy the green scenery. See Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail and all Austin has to offer by arranging your trip with our Austin itinerary maker.

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Bob Z

My wife and I were in town for conf. Spent about 2.5 hours walking a portion of the trail. It's beautiful and clearly well used by area residents. Austin has made a great investment in the trail and t... more »
joseph_h_11_11

The Lady Bird Lake Hike-and -Bike Trail is a beautiful and leisurely walk. The city skyline adds a nice backdrop for picture taking. The only reason I rated it a 4 instead of 5 is that a lot of the bi... more »
Arthur W

Beautiful park/preserve with large grounds and with attractions for every one of every age and interest. Their are good choices for eating. It is very child friendly with attractions for all ages and ... more »

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