Lady Bird Lake
formerly known as Town Lake in Austin, Texas

Austin Skyline across Town Lake

Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake) is in the city of Austin, Texas.  Lady Bird Lake runs just north of Riverside Drive near the downtown area of Austin.  Interstate I-35 goes over Lady Bird Lake as you are driving through Austin.

Lady Bird Lake is 6 miles long and from 400 feet to 2,500 feet wide at it widest point and has an average depth of 14 feet.  Lady Bird Lake is just downstream from Lake Austin on the Colorado River. 

Lady Bird Lake is a placid lake and is a constant level lake, ideal for canoeing.  Swimming, motorized boats and jet skis are not allowed in Lady Bird Lake.

	Canoeing on Lady Bird Lake Tourists and local residents enjoy canoeing on Lady Bird Lake.
	Trails along Lady Bird Lake You can take a nice long walk along the lake or do a little jogging along the trails beside the lake.

If you are visiting Austin.....You will find hotels along the lake that take advantage of the great lake views and the activities the lake provide. 

Austin Hotel Reservations

Car Rentals

Lady Bird Lake is located between Riverside Drive and 1st Street in Austin.

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