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Created specifically for rollerbladers and cyclists, this 3.1 mile paved loop through beautiful Hill Country is a great way to commune with nature. The Crossings Austin (13500 FM 2769, near the intersection of Bullick Hollow and Volente Road), a holistic, continuing education, and healing retreat with a day spa, wellness center, has classes to feed your soul and move your body, and a setting that takes full advantage of the introspective beauty of the Hill Country. The Neorest takes the cake as the most expensive commode available for purchase in the home. It takes about 45 minutes for all the bats to exit. The Veloway, located about 15 minutes south of downtown Austin in south Austin just off South Mopac (4801 La Crosse Ave) is another unexpected oasis of activity. Finish off the night at The Continental Club (1315 South Congress Ave) for some live music, or The Broken Spoke (3201 South Lamar), which is a "true Texas dance hall" and honky-tonk bar where Lone Star Beer or Shiner Bock (brewed in Shiner, Texas, 90 miles from Austin) are the preferred beverages. The Paramount's sister theatre and another local favorite, the State Theatre (713 North Congress) was heavily damaged by a water main break in June 2006 and is currently closed for extensive renovations.

Town Lake is one of three lakes that are the jewels of the city: there's also Lake Austin, close to downtown, and Lake Travis, north of the city, and each offer stunning views, smooth water for skiing and wakeboarding, and plenty of places to simply hang out and enjoy the scenery. Learn about Texas with a visit to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (1800 North Congress Ave). After training and orientation, you'll be zooming around the city on your own personal Segway while listening to a professional guide discuss the city's landmarks, including Town Lake, Congress Avenue, the UT Tower and more. The Continental Club (1315 S Congress Ave) is a local favorite, as are Antone's (213 West Fifth St) and Stubb's BBQ (801 Red River), where you can enjoy barbecue brisket and chicken as you listen to quality jazz and other tunes. Make reservations at least a week in advance; both, especially Lion's, are very popular among locals. Take in a little Austin history and still get in a good game of golf at two of Austin's oldest' courses: The nine-hole Hancock Park Golf Course (811 East 41st St) was built in 1899, and the Lion's Municipal Golf Course (2901 Enfield Rd) is the second-oldest course in Austin, built in 1928. Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Tom Kite, and Ben Crenshaw (Kite and Crenshaw are both UT grads) have all played at Lion's, which covers just 6,001 yards.

The Cimarron Hills Golf Course (103 Cimarron Hills Trail, Georgetown) was designed by Jack Nicklaus. Located about 85 miles northwest of Austin and heading in toward the city itself, these six lakes in the eastern part of the Texas Hill Country (including Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin) are oases in the midst of rolling hills and greenery. With about 300 days of sunshine each year, it's not surprising that outdoor activities are tops on most Austinites' list of things to do to relax. The American Hiking Society named the Barton Creek Greenbelt No. 2 on its list of "top 10 top walking trails," and the Bull Creek Greenbelt in northwest Austin is another local favorite. Take time to explore Austin's scenery and tranquil terrain with a day trip to the Barton Creek Greenbelt (2201 Barton Springs Rd). Imagine sheer cliff walls, green everywhere, and swimming holes galore, the Barton Creek greenbelt is a local favorite. Zilker Botanical Gardens (2220 Barton Springs Rd), is a relaxing place to meditate and enjoy the gardens, especially the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, located where dinosaur tracks were found in 1992, and the Green Garden, where local designers showcase native plants.

The "Live at the Grove" series of free summer concerts at Shady Grove (1624 Barton Springs), a popular local burger joint near Zilker Park, is very popular and attracts all manner of Austinites. You can also spend time at the links at Falconhead Golf Club (15201 Falconhead Blvd), America's First PGA Tour Signature Series golf course, and is open to the public seven days a week. Austin's known for its great golf courses, such as the Twin Creeks Golf Course, (3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr, Cedar Park) designed by Masters champion Fred Couples. The martinis are good at Cedar Street Courtyard (208 West Fourth); the entertainment and live music worth the trip to La Zona Rosa (612 West Fourth); and there's even a celebrity bar, Six (117 West 4th), partially owned by Lance Armstrong. If you'd rather relax and unwind while visiting Austin, outdoor activities are your best bet. Beyond the downtown party life, there's plenty to do on the water, with lakeside haunts like Carlos & Charlie's (5923 Hi Line Rd) and one of the area's best live music venues in The Backyard (13101 Highway 71 West), an outdoor amphitheater set smack in the middle of the Hill Country that has hosted the likes of Willie Nelson, Death Cab for Cutie, and Lyle Lovett.