Everyone is always speaking of Austin beauty, and the views that are something to be a bit jealous of. You can catch breathtaking views from atop Mt. Bonnell, while walking through downtown, or even from your own backyard. The following unique aerial views of Austin will leave you mesmerized.
- This is the famous Pennybracker bridge that everyone knows so well…sitting atop Lake Austin.
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- An aerial shot of the University of Texas campus.
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- Capturing a moment on the lake.
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- Here’s an amazing shot of Barton Springs pool surrounded by Zilker Park, with a backdrop of the city skyline.
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- The Driskill hotel looks quite charming from up here, doesn’t it? And so does the rest of 6th Street.
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- A peaceful view of The Greenbelt. There are tons of nature spots like this in Austin.
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- This is a unique view of Austin which includes Mt. Bonnell, Westlake area, Lake Austin, and a bit of Downtown Austin.
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- Those little white dots on the lake are paddle boarders surfing Lake Austin!
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- Fun Fun Fun Fest from high above - Can’t wait for the next festival!
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- Here’s a unique view of the city skyline from a spot that isn’t as popular: Mount Larson.
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- Remember the devastating Bastrop fires? This is a shot from a helicopter delivering a (huge) bucket of water in hopes to aid in putting out the fires.
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- An overall shot of our beautiful city and its (currently) un-jammed highways.
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- Aerial dancers performing at the Long Center with a distant view of the city in the background. Beautiful!
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These beautifully captured aerial views of Austin are proof of why we find our lovely city even more awesome than it already is. What aerial shots would you capture if you could fly over the city?
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