Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district in Austin. It's a prized destination for decadent dinners, craft beer, sporting events, shopping, and nightlife. West 6th's louder sibling East 6th is coined the "dirty sixth." East Sixth Street is often compared to Bourbon Street and is the epicenter of entertainment, live music, and nightlife.
Nearly one and a half million bats in Austin call the South Congress Bridge home (the largest urban bat colony in the world). Each evening, many bat enthusiasts and watchers stake out lookout spots below and above the South Congress Bridge. There are also options to view from the river via boat tour: https://www.austinbattours.com/
If family or friends are looking for more of an adventure, head out to Lake Travis for the day. Located just 18 miles NW of Austin, this beautiful BIG lake has a lot to offer including boating (www.lonestarpartyboats.com), fishing, scuba diving, spas, and ziplining. Looking for a view? Check out grabbing a beautiful sunset dinner with drinks at The Oasis On Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732.