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Paddle your way around some of Austin's most popular attractions with the folks at Live Love Paddle, who coordinate Kayak Tours year round. Choose from Guadalupe River tours, Congress Bridge Bat tours and more water recreation fun.

Lake Travis is considered one of the clearest lakes in Texas that has plenty to do for the outdoor recreationist, including fishing, boating, scuba diving, picnicking, and camping. If boating is your passion, catch one of the multi-class sailboats and windsurfing regattas. Prefer being in the middle of the action? There are plenty of marina rental stores that offer ski boats, cruisers, cigarettes, and mansion-like houseboats for weekend warriors. There are dozens of smaller parks along the banks of the lake that provide plenty of opportunities for diving and parasailing. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to some of the best fishing spots along Lake Travis. The Parks Department regularly stocks the lake with largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, white bass, striped bass, catfish, and sunfish.

Maximize your fun by checking out the Disneyland of paintball at Texas Paintball, where you can play on 40 acres of land, ranging from modern Airball setups, and forested fields to fields with two-story buildings, towers, and other props. Which battlefield will you be brave enough to choose? Will it be the Sawmill, touted as one of the best scenario fields in the nation? Or Counter-Strike that is laid out perfectly for a thrilling game of Capture the Fort? How about Airball, primarily used for tournaments and other competitions where your heart rapidly pumps while hiding for cover behind bunkers inflated with air and returning fire on the opposing team? Whichever battlefield you choose, you will experience the massive adrenaline, the increasing camaraderie amongst friends, and the stress relief you need after a long day's work.

Encounter old friends and new friends, and experience the true essence of Austin at FRIENDS, where they are a part of what makes Austin the live music capital of the world. Filled with live music, spirits, and food, FRIENDS has become a favorite spot for locals, SXSW, ACL, F1, and convention center visitors.