Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

Maybe getting out on the water isn't your bag, but you still love the serene sight of it with the city skyline as a backdrop. The solution: a stroll along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk, which hugs the south shore of downtown-adjacent Lady Bird Lake for 10 miles. It's especially stunning at sunrise or sunset as the light refracts off the buildings and onto the water, but with seven viewing areas and more than 300 piers (including ADA accessible), it's a superb option for exercise or leisure any time of the day.