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.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures$$5.0Soar over Texas Hill Country on the state's longest zipline adventure.
Play for All ParkFree4.9A massive, fully inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.
The Art Garage$4.9Interactive walk-in Austin art studio offering pottery painting and creative crafts
Austin Art GarageFree4.8Explore affordable local art and unique handcrafted pieces in Austin.
Austin Art Space GalleryFree4.8An inviting community art space showcasing diverse local Austin talent.
Austin Bouldering Project - Springdale$$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
Brushy Creek Regional TrailFree4.8A scenic multiuse outdoor trail connecting parks, lakes, and greenbelts.
Longhorn Cavern State Park$$4.8Explore stunning underground limestone caverns in the scenic Texas Hill Country
Mount BonnellFree4.8Experience sweeping panoramic views of Lake Austin from this historic summit.
The Vortex$4.8An artistically vibrant East Austin venue for innovative theater and arts
Austin City Limits Live$$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.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$4.7Explore centuries of Lone Star history at Austin's premier state museum
Dell Diamond$$4.7Premier minor league baseball venue home to the Round Rock Express
Frost Bank TowerFree4.7An iconic modern skyscraper defining the vibrant downtown Austin skyline
Georgetown Palace Theatre$4.7Historic downtown Georgetown theatre offering live musicals, plays, and concerts
Inner Space Cavern$$4.7Explore prehistoric rock formations in a subterranean Texas adventure
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
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
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