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Lake Austin · Six o'clock

Watch the sun drop.

Lake-facing patios, west-shore tasting rooms, the dock at the right time of year. Bring a sweater after seven, even in July.

Restaurants

1 stop
  • Austin
    Quince Lakehouse
    Editor's pick

    A globally-inspired restaurant that opened in December 2023, with roots in Quince's original San Miguel de Allende location — sushi and seafood alongside a lakefront patio.

    Mon–Tue 3–10pm, Wed–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm$$$(512) 334-9426Visit ↗

Iconic stops

2 stops
  • Austin
    Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
    Editor's pick

    A short cliffside trail above the 360 Bridge (opened 1982), whose 600-foot weathered-steel arch spans Lake Austin with no support pillars touching the water. One of Austin's most-photographed views, especially at sunset.

  • Austin
    Mount Bonnell (Covert Park)
    Editor's pick

    A 784-foot limestone promontory over Lake Austin, a tourist destination since the 1850s and a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark since 1969. A 100-step climb leads to the overlook the Covert family deeded to Travis County in 1939.