I ran across a list of cool thingies that are still doable in ATX while social distancing, wearing a mask, washing / sanitizing your hands and all the COVID-19 precautions. Thrillist put these suggestions out there. Have some fun in ATX with the goal of staying happy & healthy. Take care of each other!
- Alama Drafthouse - Slaughter Lane location open. New House Rules
- Tour Austin's Iconic Murals The 5 Most Popular ATX Murals to Strike a Pose 1.) Greetings from Austin S. 1st and Annie St.2.) I Love You So Much S. Congress & James3.) You're My Butter Half E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd & Alamo St.4.) Hi, How Are You Frog Guadalupe & 21st5.) South Congress Books Mural 1608 S. Congress Ave.
- DIY ACL Music Festival Grab a blanket, portable speakers w/ your playlist loaded in your phone with your favoite Qquarantine peeps. Snack it up with The Picnic at Zilker Park.
- Barton Hills Farms Pumpkin Patch 118-acre farm in Bastrop just 30 miles outside downtown Austin. Opens October 3 with dates in October & November.
- Visit the Blanton Museum of Art 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Reserve tickets online.
- Watch the Bats South Congress Avenue bridge
- Dance Party at home with DJ Mel - Saturday nights from 6p-10p. Bust a move in your living room w/ some frosty beverages and your favorite quarantine peeps.
- Make a reservation for a Greenbelt visit Barton Creek and Bull Creek Greenbelts with 12 miles of gorgeous hiking trails, creek beds and waterfalls are open for exploring.
- Run, Bike or Walk on Lady Bird Lake 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake that's located in the heart of downtown Austin.
- Get on Lady Bird Lake Check local rentals for a paddle board, kayak, canoe, or inner tube.
- Catch a sunset on Mt. Bonnell The 775-foot peak is considered the highest point in Austin and looks over Lake Travis and the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
- Oktoberfest-themed tour of Austin’s breweries North ATX: Austin Beerworks, Celis, Circle, and Adelbert’s; in Central Austin, stop by Hi Sign, Live Oak, and Pinthouse Pizza East ATX: Friends and Allies, Hops & Grain, Blue Owl, Lazarus, Zilker Brewing, and Austin EastcidersSouth Austin: The ABGB, Independence, & St. Elmo’s.For a day drive (or ambitious bike ride): Jester King, 12 Fox, and Vista BrewingFeelin' safe at home: Create-your-own six-pack at HEB, and enjoy.
- Sleep Under the Stars / Star Gazing Reserve a camping spot online at McKinney Falls State Park, Pedernales Falls State Park, Inks Lake State Park or Enchanted Rock. (quick drive from ATX)
