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Where to go ice skating in Central Texas

Kick off the winter season with a trip around the rink.

A group of people in figure skating outfits on an ice rink.

Bring the family for a day of shopping and skating at the Hill Country Galleria.

Photo via Brian Birzer, provided by Hill Country Galleria

It may be a solid 70º in Austin, but that’s not stopping us from lacing up the skates.

Lean into some classic winter fun at these four ice rinks in the Austin area.

Bee Cave on Ice at Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave | Closes Monday, Jan. 15
Pair your shopping experience with a spin around the rink. Psstcheck the calendar for holiday events before you visit.

Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd. | Closes Sunday, Jan. 7
This rink also offers outdoor dining cabins, art installations, and pop-up lounges.

Chaparral Ice, 2525 W. Anderson Ln., #400 | Open year-round
North Austin’s Chaparral Ice offers public skating, camps, and lessons for skating and hockey.

The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. | Closes Sunday, Dec. 31
Skate in front of a backdrop of city lights at this rink in full view of the Austin skyline.

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