Auditorium Shores

Hours: 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/auditoriumshores.htm

Auditorium Shores is often the locale for outdoor concerts, festivals and other events. Other times, it is a great open space for a game of frisbee, flying a kite or letting your dog roam freely. The Stevie Ray Vaughan statue on the river and a great close-in view of the Austin skyline give it a unique Austin feel.