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Here's your plan for swimming at a secret lake, hiking nearby, and enjoying a healthy lunch.

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Spend the day swimming and hiking around Quarry Lake, then grab a healthy lunch from Honest Mary's.

Secret Swimming Hole in North Austin

Explore Quarry Lake in North Austin: swim, run on a 1K trail, and enjoy gym amenities with a day pass.

Lake Swimming

✅ Before you go:
• Lifetime Fitness (Arboretum location) owns the access to Quarry Lake, so you'll need to purchase a day pass inside the gym. It costs $40/person for the day, but gives you access to the lake and all Lifetime Fitness amenities.

🚗Transportation:
• There is free parking right next to the lake behind Lifetime Fitness

💪Pro tips: 
• There is a 1K dirt running trail around the lake, this is a great spot to go for a stroll before your swim!

Go swimming at Quarry Lake

Enjoy a healthy, refueling lunch at Honest Mary's in Austin, just a short drive from Quarry Lake. Try the recommended Smokey Poblano bowl.

Healthy Lunch

✅ Before you go:
• Check out their menu here: https://www.honestmarys.com/menu/

🚗Transportation:
• 6 minute drive from Quarry Lake

💪Pro tips:
• I recommend the Smokey Poblano bowl!

Grab lunch at Honest Mary's

to go swimming in North Austin, where you'll check out a hidden gem swimming hole,

This is one of my favorite secret spots, but I decided to let you in on it.

Just buy a day pass when you arrive, then walk to the lake.

walking the trails and enjoying some pretty epic views.

Next, we're grabbing a healthy lunch at Honest Mary's.

It's a fast casual spot that actually makes me feel refueled after.

I highly recommend the smoky poblano bowl.

All you gotta do is pick a sunny day and get to the lake!

Here's your plan for enjoying authentic Persian dishes with stunning terrace views and warm hospitality. Watch the video 👇

Persian hospitality and dining experience that feels like home! 

Persian Fine Dining Experience ✨

Experience authentic Persian hospitality and cuisine at Roya, Austin—try the Sofreh dining experience for a memorable, scenic fine dining evening.

Persian Fine Dining

✅ Before you go
• I highly recommend making a reservation. They can be booked out for months! 
• Try out the Sofreh experience ~$85 per person, where you get the true Persian dining experience that represents Persian hospitality. 

💪 Pro tips
•Ask for a table out on the terrace for amazing views! 


Roya

You're in the mood for a night that feels a little extra special,

My friend and I were celebrating my new job,

which are the most beautiful views of the sky with the open space.

Every design and the detail was curated so perfectly.

We were given The true Persian dining experience,

All the dishes are rooted down in Persian culture.

the lamb and chicken were absolutely so juicy and I didn't even

think I could love a rice dish as much as I did,

The whole experience was intentional from start to finish,

and I truly think it is worth it at Roya.

Here's your plan for enjoying $5 burgers, $5 cocktails, and live music at two great Austin spots. Watch the video 👇

Start your evening at East End Ballroom where you will enjoy $5 Wagyu Smash-burgers and $5 Old Fashioned specials.  Then, finish the evening with more live music and cocktails at Firehouse Lounge.

$5 Burgers and $5 Cocktails with Live Music

Enjoy $5 Wagyu smash-burgers, $5 Old Fashioneds, and live music at East End Ballroom in Govalle—perfect for a fun and tasty night out.

Burgers, Cocktails & Live Music

✅ Before you go
•Check out the website for East End Ballroom here: https://eastendballroom.com.
• Every Wednesday, they offer $5 Wagyu Smash-Burgers and $5 Old Fashioned Specials along with live music.
• Every Thursday, they offer $25 Steak Frites Night and 1/2 off all wine bottles.
•They offer $5 Petite Martinis for Happy Hour weekdays from 5 pm - 7 pm.

💪 Pro tips
•During the daytime, East End Ballroom can be a coffee shop and restaurant with brunch on weekends. In the evening, it transforms into a lively bar with happy hour, dinner service and live music.
• They have DJ programming, live music and events on weekends.

Head to East End Ballroom

Slip into Firehouse Lounge's hidden speakeasy for expertly crafted cocktails, enjoy happy hour, and catch intimate live music performances with no cover charge in downtown Austin.

Cocktails & Live Music

✅ Before you go
•Check out the website for Firehouse Lounge here: https://www.firehousehostel.com/lounge.
• Firehouse Lounge offers happy hour daily from 5 pm - 8 pm with $7 Chalkboard Cocktails, $8 Manhattans, and $8 Martinis.

💪 Pro tips
•Firehouse Lounge offers live music from local artists with no cover charge. It’s an intimate show that you will enjoy.
• The hidden entrance is behind a bookshelf.

Make Your Way to Firehouse Lounge

If you would enjoy a fun evening filled with live music and delicious food and drinks, then this is the plan for you.

First, head over to the East End Ballroom.

It's a bar and restaurant in East Austin.

They have a large indoor space with a pool table, TVs and plenty of seating.

They also have a spacious outdoor courtyard with a stage for live music.

First, I recommend getting food and drinks.

On Wednesdays, they offer a $5 Wagyu Smash-Burger and $5 Old Fashioned specials.

It's an unbelievable deal and the food is absolutely delicious.

After you finish eating, enjoy the show as they offer live music all night long.

Next, make your way to Firehouse Lounge through its hidden entrance.

It's a speakeasy style cocktail bar on 6th Street with plenty of seating options.

Personally, I recommend to keep the drinks flowing as they make great cocktails here.

Feel free to get up and dance when the music comes on too.

So, see the notes for more details and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for paddling, swimming, and relaxing lakeside with refreshing drinks. Watch the video 👇

If you’re looking for an activity along the water which is budget friendly and some refreshments along the lake, then this plan is for you! The heat is now on and anything that can refresh us is welcome. Head around Lake Travis and enjoy a leisure time and some good drinks!

The Perfect Water & Lakeside Refreshment Plan

Enjoy paddle boarding or kayaking on Lake Travis at Austin Paddleboard & Kayak—perfect for relaxing on the water. Book ahead, bring waterproof gear, and have fun!

Paddleboarding & Kayaking

✅ Before you go

Make a reservation at Austin Paddle Board and Kayak.

https://www.apklt.com/rentals-v2/

**Walk-ins are welcome but no same day reservations!**
We opted for the Pedal Kayak which was $30/hour for each person and honestly 1hour was enough 😉
Their price range from $20-$30/hr depending on the activity you choose.

💪 Pro tips

• Wear waterproof shoes as you will be paddling and water will get in.
• Bring waterproof case for your phone as well as they don’t have a special safe for your phone in the kayaks. They do rent dry bags in case you need it.
• Bring your swimsuit as this is a no wake zone and you can jump into the water.

Enjoy your time 😉

Plan your visit 

Enjoy lakeside dining and relaxing lake views at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge after your water adventure—outdoor seating and refreshing mimosas recommended!

Lakeside dining

✅ Before you go

The Lighthouse restaurant is at about 25min drive from Paddle place. 

**If you brought swimsuits to the paddle place, you will want to have additional clothing as the restaurant requires shirts and shoes on.**
 
💪 Pro tips

• Seat outside so you can enjoy the view and see some cool boats while you enjoy your refreshments. 
• Get the mimosas as you will definitely enjoy it after some time in the water.


The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge

I got the perfect water activities with some refreshment.

Let's head around Lake Travis at Austin paddle board and kayak.

We had so much fun just enjoying the water and then paddling.

Wear waterproof shoes or swimsuit if you want to jump in.

This is a perfect leisure activity on the water.

then head for some refreshment at Lighthouse Restaurant and Lounge.

This is a beautiful restaurant with a lakeside view.

It is 25 minutes away from the paddle place,

Upon the entrance you will find this cool map

where people visiting point out where they're all from.

which is definitely perfect in this heat,

Here's your plan for enjoying award-winning coquito cocktails and dancing to Latin beats at Coquito. Watch the video 👇

Cocktails & Latin Beats 🍸

Sip award-winning coquito cocktails, enjoy a Puerto Rican vibe, and dance to Latin beats at Coquito in East Austin. Perfect for a lively night out!

Cocktails & Latin Music

✅ Before you go
• Try the coquito- it won an award for best drink! 

💪 Pro tips
• Street parking in the east 6th area is your best bet or grab an uber! 


Coquito

The best feeling is when you stumble upon a hidden gem in your own neighborhood,

my group and I were looking for a place after dinner one night,

The bartender told us about this unique drink that they have called the coquito,

and it was the perfect vibe for a Friday night.

There was a DJ playing Latin music both inside and outside on the patio.