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 Art GarageFree4.8Explore affordable local art and unique handcrafted pieces in Austin.
Austin Opera$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Mount BonnellFree4.8Experience sweeping panoramic views of Lake Austin from this historic summit.
Austin City Limits Live$$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.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$4.7Explore centuries of Lone Star history at Austin's premier state museum
Mayfield Park and Nature PreserveFree4.7A peaceful Austin sanctuary featuring historic lily ponds and roaming peacocks
Texas State CapitolFree4.7Discover historic red granite architecture and lush grounds in downtown Austin.
Texas State CemeteryFree4.7Explore the historic resting place of Texas icons and state leaders
The Long Center for the Performing Arts$$4.7Austin's premier cultural venue offering live performances and iconic skyline views
The Paramount Theatre$$4.7Historic downtown Austin venue for live music, comedy, and classic films.
Zilker ParkFree4.7Austin's premier 351-acre urban oasis for outdoor recreation and events
Barton Springs PoolFree4.6Austin's iconic natural spring swimming pool located inside Zilker Park
Blanton Museum of Art$4.6Austin's premier university art museum featuring modern works and vibrant exhibits
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
Austin PBSFree4.5Central Texas public broadcasting hub located at ACC Highland Campus
Congress Avenue Bridge BatsFree4.5Witness Austin's famous urban bat colony take flight at sunset
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
Sixth Street$Austin's iconic entertainment district packed with live music and nightlife.
South Congress Avenue District$Explore Austin's vibrant cultural hub filled with boutique shops and eateries.
The Austin Children's Museum (Thinkery)$$Engaging hands on science and art exhibits for kids in Austin.
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