Bright Leaf Preserve Tours

Bright Leaf Preserve is a great place to spend some time outdoors. Get some fresh air and find out how this unique area is being carefully preserved.

When it comes to things to see and do in Austin, Bright Leaf Preserve is a traveler favorite. And in good news for your budget, it's free to enter. Zilker Park, Texas State Capitol and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum will round out your day and are within reach of the nature reserve.

Things to do

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB

$39
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise – 1 - Hour Scenic Tour BYOB
Weird Austin City Tour

Weird Austin City Tour

$60
per adult
Weird Austin City Tour
Lake Austin is fun to explore!

Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2Hr, Fully Shaded, AM, PM, Sunset

$59
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Austin Scenic History Tour 2Hr, Fully Shaded, AM, PM, Sunset
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's only cat cafe

Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe

$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ultimate cat experience at Austin's cat cafe
Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats

Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats

$54
per adult
Downtown Sunset Tandem Kayak with 1.5M Bats
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour

$30
per adult
Austin’s Haunted Ghost & Murder Tour
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Hotel Van Zandt

Hotel Van Zandt

4 out of 5
Downtown Austin
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$546
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Dec 10 - Dec 14
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,178 reviews)
The service and the location

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

1 Hotel Austin

1 Hotel Austin

5 out of 5
Downtown Austin
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Price was $1,849, price is now $1,097 per person
$1,097
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Dec 10 - Dec 14
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS)
No reviews
It was great

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026

Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Austin
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Price was $795, price is now $560 per person
$560
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Dec 10 - Dec 14
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely property close to what I needed. Staff was the highlight, and super helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

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Bright Leaf Preserve

You can take time to visit Bright Leaf Preserve during your travels to Austin. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Cozy cottage w/pool in convenient Highland Park!

Cozy cottage w/pool in convenient Highland Park!

Austin TX
Cozy cottage w/pool in convenient Highland Park!
Bachelor Party HQ, pickleball/golf, 16 beds. DT

Bachelor Party HQ, pickleball/golf, 16 beds. DT

Austin TX
Bachelor Party HQ, pickleball/golf, 16 beds. DT
Rare Secluded 1940s Estate-Cool Blue Pool-Central location, by downtown, ACL, UT

Rare Secluded 1940s Estate-Cool Blue Pool-Central location, by downtown, ACL, UT

Austin TX
Rare Secluded 1940s Estate-Cool Blue Pool-Central location, by downtown, ACL, UT
Rosedale Bungalow

Rosedale Bungalow

3 out of 5
4811 Shoalwood Ave Austin TX
Rosedale Bungalow
AquaZen: Infinity Pool+Spa Overlooking Lake Austin

AquaZen: Infinity Pool+Spa Overlooking Lake Austin

Austin TX
AquaZen: Infinity Pool+Spa Overlooking Lake Austin
The Iconic Bloomhouse | Romantic Austin Escape

The Iconic Bloomhouse | Romantic Austin Escape

Austin TX
The Iconic Bloomhouse | Romantic Austin Escape
*NEW Central Austin | Sleeps 12 - WalkerVR Firefly

*NEW Central Austin | Sleeps 12 - WalkerVR Firefly

Austin TX
*NEW Central Austin | Sleeps 12 - WalkerVR Firefly
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street Austin TX
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Luxury home, lush private yard & pool, walk to Lake Austin & quick Uber Downtown

Luxury home, lush private yard & pool, walk to Lake Austin & quick Uber Downtown

Austin TX
Luxury home, lush private yard & pool, walk to Lake Austin & quick Uber Downtown
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