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.
Austin PBSFree4.5Central Texas public broadcasting hub located at ACC Highland Campus
Blanco State ParkFree4.5A tranquil Texas Hill Country haven for swimming, hiking, and camping.
Congress Avenue Bridge BatsFree4.5Witness Austin's famous urban bat colony take flight at sunset
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park$$4.5Premier indoor venue for minor league sports, concerts, and family entertainment.
Lake Pflugerville ParkFree4.5A scenic lakeside destination for walking, fishing, paddling, and outdoor recreation
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
The Arboretum$4.5An open-air shopping and dining center nestled in northwest Austin
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
Chisholm Trail Crossing ParkFree4.4Historic creekside park featuring bronze cattle sculptures and scenic walking trails
Hutto Lake ParkFree4.4A scenic lakeside park featuring walking trails, fishing, and picnic spots.
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
St Edward's ParkFree4.2Scenic Austin park offering lush hiking trails, creek views, and swimming
Secret BeachFree4.1A popular sandy riverfront hideaway in East Austin's metro park
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
Mueller DevelopmentFreeAustin's vibrant eco-friendly neighborhood filled with parks, dining, and family attractions
North Loop District$Austin's eclectic enclave for vintage clothing, local coffee, and laid-back nightspots.
Old Town ParkFreeA clean and peaceful neighborhood park featuring playscapes for kids
Pfluger BridgeFreeScenic pedestrian bridge spanning Lady Bird Lake in central Austin
Sixth Street$Austin's iconic entertainment district packed with live music and nightlife.
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