Self-Paced Activities

Self-Paced activities are available to be done on your schedule at your pace, alone or with friends.

Map of Self-Paced Activities

Markers Shown at Activity Start Location

NameCreated ByDescriptionZip
Woven in Among Us - Black History of East AustinDecipher City and Ghisallo Cycling InitiativeStarting at the George Washington Carver Museum, this is a 2-mile loop around east Austin exploring the historical, social, and political stories of the neighborhood and the ongoing legacy of racial segregation and urban renewal.78702
Woven in Among Us - A Chicano PatchworkDecipher City, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and Daniel AlvaradoStarting at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, this biking tour is a loop around east Austin exploring the effects of gentrification on the Chicano community and the strategies of resilience used to preserve culture, history, and community.78701, 78702
Woven in Among Us - Black Architects, Community Architecture, and the Green BookDecipher City and Ghisallo Cycling InitiativeStarting at the George Washington Carver Museum, this biking tour (with a walking tour option) of east Austin explores how Black residents designed, created, and maintained community in the context of racist planning policies.78702
Woven in Among Us - Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom Within The March Towards LiberationDecipher City and Ghisallo Cycling InitiativeStarting at the George Washington Carver Museum, this biking tour explores locations around east Austin that have played a role in Juneteenth celebrations over the years.78702
Explore Central East AustinSmartTrips - City of AustinCentral East Austin is an ideal area to explore by bike. Check out the historical 12th Street Business District, the Texas State Cemetery , and various pocket parks along the way. Pedal along quiet streets in historic neighborhoods like Foster Heights, Holly, and Rosewood, as well as newer development adjacent to Plaza Saltillo Station .78702
Explore East Austin MuralsSmartTrips - City of AustinCentral East Austin is covered with murals which are great to explore by bike. This route will take you through quiet neighborhood streets past multiple murals. Start on 12th and Chicon to view the Chris Rogers’ mural honoring Black Luminaries and end at the You’re My Everything mural at Rockstar Bagels.78702
Explore CherrywoodSmartTrips - City of AustinStarting at the Alamo Pocket Park, this ride will check out the neighborhood business district along Manor Road or stop in Cherrywood Coffeehouse for a quick bite just off of 38 1⁄2th Street. Pedal along quiet streets in historic neighborhoods like Chestnut and Cherrywood, as well as the newer development on the site of the former Mueller Airport where some of Austin’s best bikeways are located.78722
Moonlight Tower TourRicardo El Rey TreviñoRoute of the yearly nighttime ride organized by the Moonlight Tower Ride Facebook Group which visits the Moonlight Towers around Austin. Starts on the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, ends at the Zilker Park Moonlight Tower, and is about 20 miles of riding.MANY