Work and daily traffic is hectic enough without loading back up in the car and fighting traffic again on an extended vacation. There’s a lot to be said about simplicity and there’s nothing more simple than a getaway staycation or day trip, and they’re usually way less expensive, and a lot less stressful. If you are looking for staycation ideas near Austin, check out these options:
A Day at the Famous Lake Travis
If you’re wanting to stay close to home, just go somewhere for the day AND have a great time in Austin, you can’t go wrong with Lake Travis. From beautiful scenery, breathtaking views, fabulous dining to shopping, Lake Travis has it all! They’ve got boats to rent, a waterpark, food trucks and a variety of great places to eat at. Some people have to travel and stay overnight to get a peak at Lake Travis, but for those living in the Austin area, well they can do it all in a day! If you haven’t spent time at Lake Travis, make sure you put it on your staycation bucket list!
Friends of River Place Trails
If you’re idea of fun includes a little bit of quality time in the woods with beautiful, scenic trails to explore then the Friends of River Place Trails is a perfect spot to visit in Austin. Currently, all three trails are open in the River Place Neighborhood which are, Panther Hollow, The Fern Trail, and Canyon Trail; additionally, all three trails are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. So if you’re wanting a day to yourself where you can enjoy nature and get away from you cell phone and emails, this is a place to consider!
Lunch, a Movie and a Coffee Shop
Treat yourself and that significant other or just a close group of friends and go enjoy a fancy lunch, take in a movie in a real theatre instead of a Netflix on the couch, and when the movie’s over, go to a favorite coffee shop. Have some fun with it!
Friends of River Place Trails
If you’re idea of fun includes a little bit of quality time in the woods with beautiful, scenic trails to explore then the Friends of River Place Trails is a perfect spot to visit in Austin. Currently, all three trails are open in the River Place Neighborhood which are, Panther Hollow, The Fern Trail, and Canyon Trail; additionally, all three trails are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. So if you’re wanting a day to yourself where you can enjoy nature and get away from you cell phone and emails, this is a place to consider!
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