Or, get out on the water with a stand-up paddleboard or kayak rented from a local rental company.Īlso check out Zilker Park, a 360-acre dog-friendly oasis in the heart of downtown that’s the site of festivals like Austin City Limits and free performances at Zilker Hillside Theatre. Also located here is Dee Dee, serving up authentic Northern Thai street-food for lunch and dinner.Īustin is all about the outdoors, so why not join fellow joggers on the 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, which winds along shimmering waters and has picturesque views of Austin’s skyline. Then grab a hearty breakfast from on-site patio food truck Veracuz All Natural, where authentic Mexican tacos are made with all natural and fresh ingredients. The community is integrated throughout this inclusive town, which means that LGBTQ visitors will find a warm welcome wherever they wander.Ĭheck out our two-day itinerary that will direct you to some of the most popular shopping districts, restaurants, nightclubs and gay-owned businesses in Austin.įuel up for the day with an espresso from at Radio Coffee & Beer in South Austin.
But you won’t find just one “gayborhood” here.
Austin is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the country, with a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index.
