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11 Jaw Dropping Views In Austin That Will Blow You Away

Published Apr 7, 2016

Written by 

Elaine Heng

Everyone absolutely adores Austin for a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is for the jaw dropping views in Austin that will simply blow you away, and that continue to amaze locals every single day.

1. A classic - Mount Bonnell at any given time of day, but especially during sunset.

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2. The views you'll steal if you book a stay at Lakeway Resort and Spa.

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3. A colorful canvas of a frequently beautiful sunset - Congress bridge.

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4. The Austin hillcountry's refreshing views of nature.

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5. Views of the Texas hillcountry and of Lake Travis from the Oasis... dinner and a view!

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6. That Austin skyline...nothing short of amazing.

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7. How about that? The 360 bridge over Lake Austin - Nice!

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8. Are you still wondering why everyone loves Austin? A view of the capitol.

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9. Mckinney Falls State Park is a great showcase of Austin's natural beauty.

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10. Take a moment to get zen at Zilker Botanical Garden.

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11. Nothin' quite like the views of Barton Creek from your own kayak!

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Don't you just love the jaw dropping views in Austin?

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