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.
Bull Creek District ParkFree4.6Scenic river park featuring hiking trails, swimming spots, and picnic areas
Circuit of the Americas$$4.6World class motorsport facility host to Formula One and premier concerts
Festival BeachFree4.6A peaceful park on Lady Bird Lake offering scenic trails and picnics
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
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
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 Hill Country Galleria$4.5Vibrant outdoor lifestyle center featuring shopping, dining, and central green spaces
Austin Bat ToursFree4.4Experience guided sunset water tours to watch Austin's famous bat colony
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
The Oasis on Lake Travis$$4.2Iconic Austin destination offering Tex-Mex fare and stunning Lake Travis sunset views.
Texas Performing Arts$$4.0Austin's premier university arts presenter hosting Broadway, concerts, and world-class performances
Austin City HallFree3.9Explore modern civic architecture in the heart of downtown Austin.
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
Lake AustinFreeA scenic Austin reservoir ideal for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining.
Lake TravisFreeAustin's favorite reservoir for boating swimming and scenic sunset views
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