While the summer season does not officially end until the Autumn Equinox near the end of September many consider Labor Day to be the unofficial start to the fall. Finish up your summer fun this year with an exciting Labor Day getaway to Austin. Many adults and children have an extended weekend with the holiday from work and school to make it an ideal time to travel. There is no place better to find late summer activities and some incredible events. Take a look at all of the fun you and your family can have when you visit Austin for Labor Day this year:
Float Down the San Marcos River
A vacation is all about relaxing and visiting Austin for Labor Day Weekend is great for enjoying the last little bit of summer. You will still find the temperature to be warm when you visit Austin for Labor Day so make sure you get a moment to cool off during your trip. There is no better way to do that than with a little time on the San Marcos River. You will find this popular destination to be located in the Texas Hill Country surrounding Austin making it easy to get to. The San Marcos River is known to be a very clean river that is spring-fed making it ideal for river tubing. Simply visit the local rental shop along the river to pick a few tubes for the family. You will not find anything quite as relaxing as this! Additionally rivers you can tube down also include Comal River and Guadalupe River. A great alternative to river tubing is to go kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding. The options are endless!
See the Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
You cannot make a trip to Austin during the summer without stopping by Congress Avenue Bridge in the evening to see the infamous bats. There are approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats that set up in this colony making it the biggest urban bat colony in the world. The bats are found under the bridge from the spring to fall seasons making Labor Day an ideal time to see them. The bats will take flight at dusk to go hunting for insects and other small critters for a meal. You will find several viewing areas along the bridge but we highly recommend getting there early as this is a popular activity in the city. The bats are considered Austin’s unofficial mascot and draw in thousands of spectators. If you want to avoid the crowd on the bridge you can book a charter cruise on Lady Bird Lake that will take you close to the bridge as the bats take flight. Alternatively, you can also rent a kayak and paddle out to the bridge as well. Seeing these incredible creatures truly is a sight to behold!
Find a Patio
One of the best ways to spend the warm summer days is enjoying a fine beverage and delicious food from the comfort of a local patio. Many of the Austin restaurants in the city have perfected this art and welcome you to join. Stop by Hula Hut’s spacious patio area where they serve a Polynesian Mexican fusion cuisine along with tiki-inspired drinks. Or check out the farm-to-table approach over at Verbena located on West 6th Street. The restaurant combines rustic farm cooking with modern design for a delightful space. Hopdoddy is a local favorite that has fan-favorite sharable entrees such as the green chile queso fries; don’t miss out on the house margaritas either!
Enjoy a Round of Golf
Take a break from the family festivities and enjoy a round of golf at the local golf courses. Austin is home to several different public golf courses where you can enjoy greens of all experience levels. Falconhead Golf Club is located by Lake Travis and features beautiful views of the Hill Country. For a quick 9 hole round right here in the city limits you cannot go wrong with Butler Park & Putt. You have plenty of options to choose from here in Austin!
Hike Around Hill Country
Last but not least take advantage of the nearby Texas Hill Country and enjoy some hiking. You will find many areas not too far away to explore including Emma Long Metropolitan Park and Blue Hole Regional Park. Each area offers unique views found nowhere else and trails that are not too difficult to complete either. That is prime vacation energy!
More Fun Here in Austin
The fun never stops here in Austin so make sure you plan ahead for your upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Reserve your favorite vacation rental with us before it is too late. You will not find a better lodging option than our luxury vacation rentals.
