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.
The Art Garage$4.9Interactive walk-in Austin art studio offering pottery painting and creative crafts
Austin Art GarageFree4.8Explore affordable local art and unique handcrafted pieces in Austin.
Austin Art Space GalleryFree4.8An inviting community art space showcasing diverse local Austin talent.
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
Austin Playhouse$$4.8Experience intimate local theater and engaging live performances in Austin
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area$4.8Explore a massive pink granite monolith in Texas Hill Country
Longhorn Cavern State Park$$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.
The Vortex$4.8An artistically vibrant East Austin venue for innovative theater and arts
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.
Inks Lake State Park$4.7A scenic Texas Hill Country getaway for swimming, camping, and hiking
Inner Space Cavern$$4.7Explore prehistoric rock formations in a subterranean Texas adventure
Mayfield Park and Nature PreserveFree4.7A peaceful Austin sanctuary featuring historic lily ponds and roaming peacocks
Pedernales Falls State Park$4.7Explore scenic limestone waterfalls and rugged trails in Texas Hill Country
Pennybacker BridgeFree4.7Austin's iconic weathered steel arch bridge offering panoramic river views
Sculpture FallsFree4.7A popular natural swimming hole along the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail
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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