Free self-guided walk · Austin

Capitol to Lady Bird Lake

A free self-guided walk in Austin, from the Texas State Capitol down Congress Avenue to Lady Bird Lake.

Distance
3.3 km
Walking time
45 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
4

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Austin on foot.

At dusk in summer, watch the bats from the bridge.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Evening in summer.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Texas State Capitol

    Start at the Capitol.

  2. Congress Avenue

    Walk down the avenue.

  3. Sixth Street

    The music street.

  4. Congress Avenue Bridge

    Finish on the bridge.

Tips

  • The Capitol has free tours.
  • Bats emerge at dusk, roughly March to October.
  • Carry water in summer.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.