Positive Things To Do in Austin
Turn an afternoon in Austin into a guided adventure — explore the city, notice the small things, and connect with the people you're with.
Austin rewards slowing down: greenbelt trails a few minutes from downtown, live music spilling out of open doors, and a skyline best seen from the water. A RandezVous quest strings these moments into a route you can follow at your own pace, solo or with friends, with prompts designed to pull your attention off your phone and onto the city in front of you.
Highlights in Austin
Lady Bird Lake Trail
A flat, shaded loop along the water — good for a reset walk between quest stops.
South Congress murals
A stretch of public art perfect for a photo-based activity prompt.
Barton Springs Pool
A natural spring-fed pool that anchors a mindful pause in the middle of a hunt.
Rainey Street bungalows
Converted houses turned bars and patios — a natural end point for an evening quest.
Mindfulness Tips
- Put your phone in your pocket for one full block and just notice what you hear.
- Before crossing Lady Bird Lake, take three slow breaths and name one thing you're grateful for.
- Pick one stranger's kindness to look for today — a held door, a shared umbrella.
More Than a Quest
There's no Austin-specific quest to unlock — RandezVous is one app for finding and exploring activities in whatever city you're in.
This Month's Platform Quest
The same RandezVous quest runs everywhere, with a new theme each month. Complete it in Austin using the spots above, or wherever you happen to be.
Companions
Connect with companions and share the adventure with people nearby.
Leaderboard
Compete with your group on the leaderboard and see who racks up the most points.
Daily Challenges
Quick daily prompts built around mindfulness and connecting with your local community and environment.
FAQ
Is there an Austin-specific RandezVous quest?
Not exactly — RandezVous's platform quest is the same wherever you are, so there's no Austin-only version. It changes theme every month; this page just points you toward Austin spots and prompts that work well for tackling whatever's live right now.
How long does it take?
Most self-guided quests run 60–90 minutes, but every stop can be paused and resumed, so it fits an open afternoon in Austin just as well.
Do I need the app to do this?
You can preview this guide on the web, but completing the platform quest and earning points happens in the RandezVous app. Custom quests organizations build for a specific event can be completed on the web too — it's just the open-ended platform quest that's app-only.