Around Town: West Austin & Beyond Spend the day in the historic Deep Eddy neighborhood. Go swimming at the spring-fed Deep Eddy Pool . Dine on Texas wagyu burgers grilled in a silver Airstream trailer at Pool Burger . In the evening, order a shot and a Lone Star Beer at Deep Eddy Cabaret , a local favorite since 1951. special-edition ice cream comes in scoops or pints to take home. SPAS Bliss out with steam and cold plunges at Barton Creek Resort & Spa . Miraval Austin Resort and Spa offers equine therapy and breathwork alongside massages. Sip Tempranillo between treatments at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa . Refresh with wellness retreats at Lake Austin Spa Resort or head for the hills and the Garden Spa at Sage Hill Inn & Spa . Hotel Viata Austin ’s Spa Viata soothes with mineral baths and body scrubs. Hike Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve to spot endangered golden-cheeked warblers among hilly overlooks. Red Bud Isle has gone to the dogs — the entire 13-acre island is an off-leash puppy park. A stone staircase leads to the summit of Mount Bonnell , with expansive views across Lake Austin and beyond. Lake Travis Zipline Adventures ’ five high-speed ziplines soar through the treetops and over the water. Tour the lakefront gardens and outdoor sculptures at The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria . See iconic Hill Country views from the Pennybacker Bridge (also known as the Austin 360 Bridge ), perched over Lake Austin. Littlefield’s Tacos + Coffee gathers great eats under a greenery-covered trellis. Local favorite Veracruz All Natural whips up migas tacos and fresh juices. SnoRideATX offers shaved ice topped with cane sugar syrups and rainbow sprinkles, while pink Bésame ’s OUTDOORS Cruise Lake Austin in a pontoon and peek at luxury lakefront homes. Farther west, spacious Lake Travis beckons for boating, fishing and even scuba diving. Yamas YAMAS 51
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