Named for former first lady Ladybird Johnson, Lady Bird Lake sits in the middle of Austin. Surrounding it is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. This ten-mile trail goes around and, in some points, through the lake by means of a boardwalk completed in 2014.

The Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail is a haven for walkers, runners, and bikers, and it provides an alternate means of transportation in the downtown Austin area. It is the most popular outdoor recreation area in Austin and draws over 1.5 million visitors annually.

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