Experts' Choice Award Mount Bonnell
10 expert reviews
“A municipal park located on the western edge of the city above Town Lake... making it a popular spot for surveying the surrounding area.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Rising to a height of 785 feet, Mount Bonnell offers the best views of Austin." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hike up 755 feet of stairs from the bottom of Mount Bonnell and be rewarded with the best view of Austin." Full review
Not For Tourists "Best place in Austin to get high, literally."
Not For Tourists "Hike or drive to a beautiful view of the hills, Lake Austin."
Travel + Leisure "From here, visitors can see downtown to the southeast and the sunset over the Texas Hill Country and Lake Travis to the west." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"For great views, head to Mount Bonnell at Covert Park, which provides sweeping views of the city, Lake Austin and the surrounding hills." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "After climbing 102 stairs, you'll be at the top where you can take in breathtaking views of downtown and the 360 Bridge. A pavilion and viewing deck allow you to rest up before descending."
Frommer's "For the best views of the city, Lake Austin, and some of the Hill Country stretching out westward, take a drive up to this hilltop park" Full review
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