Things to do in Austin
Popular picks: Visit the Texas State Capitol. · Explore Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. · Enjoy live music on Sixth Street. · Take a stroll around Lady Bird Lake. · Visit the Blanton Museum of Art. · Check out the South Congress Avenue shops. · Attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival. · Explore the murals and street art in the city. · Visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum. · Take a tour of the University of Texas campus. · Experience the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge. · Enjoy the food truck scene. · Visit the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum. · Take a hike in the Barton Creek Greenbelt. · Explore the local farmers' markets. · Visit the Austin Zoo.
Barton Springs PoolFree4.6Austin's iconic natural spring swimming pool located inside Zilker Park
Blanton Museum of Art$4.6Austin's premier university art museum featuring modern works and vibrant exhibits
Bull Creek District ParkFree4.6Scenic river park featuring hiking trails, swimming spots, and picnic areas
Cameron Park Zoo$4.6Discover a lush fifty two acre wildlife sanctuary in nearby Waco.
French Legation State Historic Site$4.6Explore France's diplomatic legacy in Texas at Austin's oldest home
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
Historic Georgetown DistrictFree4.6Explore charming Victorian architecture, local boutiques, and dining in historic Georgetown.
Lake GeorgetownFree4.6A scenic reservoir near Austin offering boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
O. Henry MuseumFree4.6Explore the preserved Victorian cottage where author O. Henry once lived
Red Bud IsleFree4.6Austin's premier off-leash island dog park along Lady Bird Lake
Texas Rowing Center$4.6Rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards to explore scenic Lady Bird Lake.
Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot$$4.6Historic steam and diesel train rides through East Texas piney woods
Wild Basin Wilderness PreserveFree4.6Explore scenic hiking trails and natural Hill Country wildlife in Austin
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park$$4.5Premier indoor venue for minor league sports, concerts, and family entertainment.
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
The Arboretum$4.5An open-air shopping and dining center nestled in northwest Austin
The Williamson MuseumFree4.5Explore rich local Texas history at this free Georgetown museum
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
San Gabriel RiverFree4.4Enjoy scenic limestone bluffs and clear swimming holes near Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
Historic Waco Foundation$4.2Preserving Central Texas history through tours of historic Waco house museums
Texas Performing Arts$$4.0Austin's premier university arts presenter hosting Broadway, concerts, and world-class performances
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