Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin

Name: Barton Creek Greenbelt
Address: Austin, United States

#32 among attractions in Austin

Nature, Forest, Natural attraction

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Facts and practical information

The Barton Creek Greenbelt located in Austin, Texas is managed by the City of Austin's Park and Recreation Department. The Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land that begins at Zilker Park and stretches South/Southwest to the final section commonly referred to as "The Hill of Life" which ends in the Woods of Westlake subdivision. The Barton Creek Greenbelt consists of three areas: the Lower Greenbelt, the Upper Greenbelt, and the Barton Creek Wilderness Park and is characterized by large limestone cliffs, dense foliage, and shallow bodies of water. ()

Coordinates: 30°14'56"N, 97°47'35"W

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South Austin (Barton Hills)Austin United States

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Day trips

Barton Creek Greenbelt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barton Creek Square, Violet Crown Trail, Zilker Park, Airmen's Cave.

1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Barton Creek Square, Austin
27 min walk • Barton Creek Square is an enclosed shopping mall located in southwest Austin, Texas in the United States, near the intersection of Texas State Highway Loop 1 and Texas State Highway Loop 360. The mall is eponymously named after Barton Creek, Texas.
1.6 miNE
Park
Violet Crown Trail, Austin
41 min walk • The Violet Crown Trail is a 30-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Austin, Texas. Established in 2006 by the Hill Country Conservancy, the trail follows Barton Creek from Zilker Park and Mopac Expressway southwestward before finally terminating at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
1.4 miNE
Park
Zilker Park, Austin
36 min walk • Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land.
0.5 miS
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Airmen's Cave, Austin
14 min walk • Airman's Cave is a cave located adjacent to Barton Creek in Travis County in south Austin, Texas. It is 3,444 metres long, and is characterized by long crawls and tight passages.
0.7 miSE
30°14'30"N • 97°47'2"W
ART on 5th, Austin
19 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Building
1 miNE
Neighbourhood, Queen Anne architecture
South River City, Austin
25 min walk • South River City is a community located in Austin, Texas. Also frequently called Travis Heights, the neighborhood is located south of the city's urban core, just below Lake Lady Bird in South Austin. The area encompasses a portion of ZIP code 78704.
1.2 miE
30°14'53"N • 97°46'22"W
Austin Art Garage, Austin
32 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.9 miSW
Archaeological site
Andrew M. Cox Ranch Site, Austin
22 min walk • The Andrew M. Cox Ranch Site is a historic collection of ruined buildings and structures in Austin, Texas, United States. The site is located on either side of Barton Creek near the intersection of Loop 360 and the Mopac Expressway.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Montopolis, Austin
25 min walk • Montopolis is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas. Located southeast of the city's urban core, Montopolis encompasses part of ZIP code 78741.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Old West Austin Historic District, Austin
36 min walk • The Old West Austin Historic District is a residential community in Austin, Texas, United States. It is composed of three neighborhoods located on a plateau just west of downtown Austin: Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, and Bryker Woods.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
East Cesar Chavez, Austin
25 min walk • East César Chávez is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas. It is located in the central-east part of Austin's urban core on the north bank of the Colorado River. The neighborhood encompasses much of ZIP code 78702.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barton Creek Greenbelt?

Nearby attractions include Airmen's Cave, Austin (14 min walk), ART on 5th, Austin (19 min walk), Spyglass-Barton's Bluff, Austin (21 min walk), Andrew M. Cox Ranch Site, Austin (22 min walk).

How to get to Barton Creek Greenbelt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barton Creek Greenbelt:

Bus

3201 Menchaca/Glen Allen, Stop ID 729 • Lines: 3 (23 min walk)