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.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife RefugeFree5.0A scenic Texas Hill Country sanctuary for endangered songbirds and outdoor enthusiasts.
Austin Art GarageFree4.8Explore affordable local art and unique handcrafted pieces in Austin.
Austin Bouldering Project - Springdale$$4.8Massive East Austin climbing facility offering bouldering, yoga, and fitness classes
Austin Opera$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Brushy Creek Regional TrailFree4.8A scenic multiuse outdoor trail connecting parks, lakes, and greenbelts.
Longhorn Cavern State Park$$4.8Explore stunning underground limestone caverns in the scenic Texas Hill Country
Mount BonnellFree4.8Experience sweeping panoramic views of Lake Austin from this historic summit.
Austin City Limits Live$$4.7Austin's premier state-of-the-art concert venue and home of ACL TV
Austin Nature & Science CenterFree4.7Discover native wildlife, interactive exhibits, and dinosaur tracks in Zilker Park.
Barton Creek GreenbeltFree4.7Discover Austin's expansive urban park ideal for hiking, biking, and swimming.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$4.7Explore centuries of Lone Star history at Austin's premier state museum
Circle C Ranch Metropolitan ParkFree4.7Enjoy South Austin's spacious park featuring scenic trails and disc golf.
Frost Bank TowerFree4.7An iconic modern skyscraper defining the vibrant downtown Austin skyline
Inner Space Cavern$$4.7Explore prehistoric rock formations in a subterranean Texas adventure
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike TrailFree4.7Austin's iconic ten-mile waterfront path for walking, running, and cycling.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and MuseumFree4.7Explore the life and legacy of America's 36th president in Austin
Mayfield Park and Nature PreserveFree4.7A peaceful Austin sanctuary featuring historic lily ponds and roaming peacocks
Mueller Lake ParkFree4.7Vibrant urban park featuring a scenic lake, loop trail, and outdoor amphitheater
Old Settlers ParkFree4.7A massive regional park featuring sports complexes, trails, and recreational spaces.
Pennybacker BridgeFree4.7Austin's iconic weathered steel arch bridge offering panoramic river views
Round Rock Express$4.7Catch exciting Minor League Baseball action at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.
Seaholm Power PlantFree4.7Historic Art Deco power plant reimagined as a vibrant downtown hub.
Texas Capitol Visitors CenterFree4.7Discover Texas history through interactive exhibits at Austin's Capitol Visitors Center.
Texas State CapitolFree4.7Discover historic red granite architecture and lush grounds in downtown Austin.
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