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While Austin doesn’t have a beach per se, this sort of stands in for one as many locals sunbathe on the grassy slopes surrounding the pool. The public pool, created out of a natural tributary that feeds into Lady Bird Lake, charges a small daily entry fee. (Photo by Paul Heney)Īnother interesting option is Barton Springs Pool, which is located within Zilker Park. (Austin’s best-and free-show each evening at dusk.) PHOTO: Lady Bird Lake in Austin, with downtown's buildings in the distance. Lady Bird lake features an array of activities, from stand-up paddleboarding to canoeing to boat rides to see the famous bay colonies that live under the Congress Street Bridge. Other area gay establishments include The Iron Bear, Highland Lounge and Cheer Up Charles.Īlthough Austin is about 200 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, there’s plenty of water sports to find here, with Lady Bird Lake meandering past downtown and Lake Travis located only a short 30- to 45-minute drive west from most of the area. Rain has a very cool light-up dance floor and is known for its music and drinks. Sellers has a clean, modern vibe and also features occasional drag shows, along with guest DJ appearances. Oilcan Harry’s is said to be most popular with the college crowd, and it features a mix of nightly events from wet underwear contests to karaoke to a Sunday night drag show. All three were moderately crowded when we went on a weekday evening, but the dance floor at Rain seemed to be the most consistently busy. 4th Street: Rain, Oilcan Harry’s and Seller’s Underground. (Photo by Paul Heney)ĭowntown has a smattering of gay bars, including three side by side on E. PHOTO: Rain, a gay dance club in Austin, has a fun, light-up dance floor.
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