Austin’s weather is currently fluctuating between the high 60s and low 80s on any given day (despite that cold front a few weeks ago), paired with the addition of the arrival of subtle fall colors in the trees, our city has put me in a happy fall mood. Planning a fall picnic is the perfect opportunity for a socially-distanced get-together with your friends. Here are the best spots Austin has to offer:
- Green Space at Seaholm
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This little green space in the middle of the Seaholm shopping center is a great place to grab Trader Joes, Nekter, or Baked Bear & soak up the sun. Plus, once finished, you can walk around Town Lake (only a few steps away). Pro Tip: Trader Joe’s validates your parking!
- Mount Bonnell or 360 Overlook
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Great for a weekend sunset “hike” (it’s just a short steep-ish walk). The view from the top is of scenic Lake Austin (the boats look so tiny). Bonus: the drive from UT is so pretty! (When I went with one of my friends, we saw an entire herd of deer in someone’s yard).
- Zilker
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Zilker is an Austin classic. Grab some snacks, drinks, a blanket (and perhaps bring a friend with a dog). The perfect spot to people & dog watch with views of the city skyline.
- Lawn by the Tower
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A great area to catch up on work, read a book, or sit with a friend. I get major UT pride when I sit there perched between the Tower and the Capitol.
- Pease Park
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A great park to relax in an eno or walk with friends. I like to head north (you walk through rock formations that make you feel like you’re in another age).