Handy Mandy

Ahhhh. Come see why Condé Nast Traveler readers named Lake Austin Spa Resort the #1 Destination Spa in North America. The lake house atmosphere is pure luxury through and through, and the perfect venue for a romantic date.

Everything’s cooler on ice, so, cool off at Chaparral Ice, Austin's only indoor ice skating recreation venue with an NHL regulation-size rink available to the public. Visit during open skating sessions or schedule lessons. With fun and safety at their core, classes are provided and have fundamentals for recreational skating and a solid foundation for achieving success in figure skating, hockey, and other ice sports like curling and broomball. Whether it’s your first time on the ice, or you’re returning to a favorite pastime from childhood, or you wish to continue training for competitions, classes will guide you through the process with focus, fun, and safety.

Play the oldest golf course in the state of Texas, the Hancock Golf Course. Established in 1899, the course is located in the heart of downtown Austin and is a perennial favorite among locals. The fast, 9-hole course looks simple, but the dog legs and tricky opening hole are anything but. The tranquil Waller Creek meanders through the course.

Hike, bike or jog along the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, a 10-mile greenbelt that winds completely around the city's landmark Lady Bird Lake. The recreation trail is one of the oldest urban Texas hike and bike paths.