Top Austin Outdoor Activities

If you've always wanted to try rock climbing, look no further than this guided, beginner-friendly climbing experience in Austin. Let your guide show you the ropes (no pun intended), as you suit up with the proper gear, learn about the safety requirements, and cover skills needed to succeed on your climb. After learning the basics, spend the rest of the day practicing your skills with your fellow climbers, to get the hang of the sport.

Enjoy a private 4-hour, fully or partially shaded, pontoon boat rental on beautiful Lake Austin for up to 13 people, perfect for all types of events and occasions including bachelor/bachelorette and birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate outings and team building events, graduations, family reunions, just for fun and so much more! While you're out, refresh in clear, constant-level water while relaxing on an Aqua Lily Pad, explore the abundant flora and fauna, take social media-worthy pictures of the iconic Pennybacker Bridge, admire points of interest like the exclusive Austin Country Club golf course and revel at amazing waterfront and cliffside residences that call Lake Austin home.

Lake Austin is known for its partiers, and booking a public boat cruise can sometimes get a little rowdy. Instead, book this Lake Austin Private Cruise and spend a relaxing day cruising the water on a private boat. A guide takes you around the lake for a short tour and then you can join the party coves if you choose to do so on your own time.

Going out on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake to Barton Springs Pool and Party Island is a lot of fun, but if you don’t know where to go, you can easily lose your direction. Prebook this Lady Bird Lake and Barton Springs Pool Giant Paddleboarding Tour from Austin and go with a guide who leads a group—all on giant paddleboards. If you have less than four people, you’ll be combined on a board with other tour goers for a more social atmosphere.

Explore the University of Texas campus like never before in this self-guided puzzle adventure. As a rookie supernatural investigator, you are sent to your alma mater to track down a rogue mage wreaking havoc across UT Austin. Your mission takes you through 13 stops filled with hidden art and mind-bending puzzles. Decode secret messages at a headless statue, follow magical footprints past a saber-toothed cat, and race to stop a dark plot before it unfolds. Discover the real stories behind UT's campus treasures: the 100,000-seat Longhorn stadium, Julius Whittier's legacy, public art from world-renowned sculptors, and the Littlefield Fountain WWI memorial. The route covers 2.8 km with varied terrain and some stairs. Difficulty level: advanced. Best during the day. Start anytime and play at your own pace. Perfect for UT fans, families, and anyone visiting Austin. Download the Questo app, enter your booking code, and head to DKR Stadium to begin.

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city! Get ready to local authors, experience the favorite hangouts only known by locals, discover unusual oddities, and so much more!

Ride through East and Downtown Austin and Old West Austin on a bike tour that highlights the city's art and architecture spanning over 150 years. Take in downtown gems such as the Tau Ceti mural and the Littlefield building, and check out the Exalted mural and other public artworks around town. Top off the tour with stops outside the Texas State Capitol building, Bremond Block Historic District, and more.

This Hutto Kunekune Pig Farm Tour is a fun experience for all animal lovers and it’s just outside of Austin by taking a short drive. Plus, the farm offers free parking at the location, so once you arrive, you can enjoy the farm and all it has to offer. Meet the unique breed of pigs, kunekune, and learn about them from your guide.

Discover a new way to explore Wimberley—and enjoy a fun-filled scavenger hunt—with this interactive, group activity. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times; connect with your live, remote guide; and bring your competitive spirit along. You’ll be tasked with scouting out a number of hidden objects and solving puzzles. Your score will be displayed on the national leaderboard, so see how many points your group can rack up.

In the midst of a global zombie apocalypse, step into the role of humanity's last hope. Guard the only cure as you navigate through abandoned hospitals, fight your way through sewers teeming with zombies, and scale treacherous heights. This thrilling adventure culminates in a nerve-racking helicopter flight over a devastated city, where you’ll face both the undead and armed mercenaries in a final showdown. Ready your skills and strategy for an unforgettable battle to save the world.

Experience the enchantment of paddling in the pristine, turquoise clear waters of San Marcos, Texas. Glide alongside a variety of beautiful flora, and watch in awe as beavers, fish, deer, river otters, and a vibrant array of birds inhabit this picturesque river, creating an unforgettable journey for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

If you’re looking to plan your own active adventure in Ausitn, but want to do so on a budget, try prebooking this Austin E-Bike Rental Experience. Get access to an e-bike, a helmet, a bike lock, and a map of the area to easily plan out your own route of where to go and what to see in the city.

For celebrations or just a good ol’ day with friends, book this Austin Private Pedal Vehicle Pub Crawl Experience to avoid the hassle of finding a designated driver while drinking. This pedal vehicle features 10 pedal seats and five non-pedal seats and a sound system you can connect to your phone to play music as you go. Bring your own alcohol and use the onboard cooler to enjoy your time before you make stops at some of Austin’s coolest bars.

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes round trip). The boat shuttle runs from the Loop 360 Bridge to Ski Shore Restaurant on the lake. While at Ski Shores Cafe you can enjoy live music, dinner, Lake Austin Sunsets on the water, Brunch, etc. When you are ready to leave, just hop on the boat shuttle departure time from Ski Shores back to Loop 360. The shuttle picks up every hour on the hour until 9:00pm. (20-25 min Cruise each way) Most groups stay a total of 2-3 hours at ski shores.

Play a fun, zombie-themed game that leaves you searching for items in the city to help your team by booking this Austin Zombie Scavenger Hunt Game Experience. This experience can be played with groups of up to 10 and it gives you an allotted amount of time to collect your items. Plus, it’s a great choice for families or any group of people who are looking to bond over an interactive game.

Packing onto a big city tour can be crowded and expensive, too—see Austin in an alternative way with help from this fun Austin Scavenger Hunt Adventure Experience by Wacky Walks. This scavenger-hunt experience is a royal-themed game you’ll play through a phone on an app. Work with your group to complete tasks and find items. Plus, this app-based game can be played at your own pace, and you can take breaks whenever you’d like.

Cover the highlights of Austin without having to walk too far with this handy private tour that whisks you through the city onboard an electric pedicab. With plenty of convenient stops, snap photos of Austin's colorful murals, scenic city views, and more. As you travel, chat with your driver and listen to music.

Enjoy a day of tubing in New Braunfels on the spring-fed Comal River. Travelers may select from various times throughout the day to reserve their entrance in advanced. Float times run approximately 2-2.5 hours with 3 chutes along the way. The Comal River maintains a temperature of approximately 72 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 22 degrees Celsius) year round. Thousands of people from towns near and far tube down the Comal River in the spring & summer to enjoy the river's natural beauty. Tubing on the Comal provides another relaxing alternative to tubing on the nearby Guadalupe River. A shuttle will be provided to transport guests and their tubes back up to the river mouth.

Discover a new way of exploring as you complete wacky missions around Austin on this digital scavenger hunt. Head to the starting point to begin your digital quest and learn about the city's secrets, quirks, points of interest, fun facts, history, art, and culture. This activity can be done with or without a vehicle and is great for both curious visitors and locals, and accommodates groups of all sizes.

Deep in the heart of Texas, discover Austin in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the Texas State Capitol to the historic monuments and other real-life locations along the streets of downtown Austin. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Discover the best of Austin with City Quest, a fun app-based scavenger hunt company. As you traverse through town and work with your team, you'll seek objects (in any order) and be asked to take a picture or perform a challenge for points. Compete against other teams through the app’s leaderboard. Feel stuck? A remote live agent is available to help. Go explore Austin and have a blast!

Investigate Austin's haunted past—without hours of trip planning—with this app-led photo scavenger hunt. Rack up points and laughs as you seek photo opportunities with your group at places like the Driskill Hotel, the Omni Austin Hotel, and the Governor's Mansion. This is a great trip activity—or everyday challenge—especially for bachelorette, birthday parties, or corporate team-building events.

Ride on protected paths through downtown Austin in search of the best brunch items in town during this e-bike tour—ideal for first-time visitors to the city. Stop at two eateries and enjoy a weekend brunch filled with items such as biscuits and gravy and beignets. A guide knows the best places to grab some of the best brunch items in Austin’s ever-changing food scene.

Discover the highlights of Austin along with several local breweries during this half-day beer tasting and bike tour. Pedal past landmarks including the Texas State Cemetery and the Moonlight Towers and stop for sudsy refreshments at three breweries. Your guide shares commentary about the city and breweries on a moderate level bike tour that is suitable for most people with biking experience. Bike gear and beers are included.