Rowing Dock, Austin

Stretching across more than 6 miles, Lady Bird Lake's tranquil waters reflect the Austin skyline, the cliffs at Red Bud Isle, and the Congress Avenue Bridge, home to the largest urban bat population in the world. For customers who feel comfortable with their paddling prowess, the staffers rent everything from canoes to kayaks to paddleboards. As these human-powered vessels float across the lake, passengers can view the area's many native birds or canoodle with their oars at sunset.