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$$5.0Soar over Texas Hill Country on the state's longest zipline adventure.
Play for All ParkFree4.9A massive, fully inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.
Austin Bouldering Project - Springdale$$4.8Massive East Austin climbing facility offering bouldering, yoga, and fitness classes
Austin Opera$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Brushy Creek Regional TrailFree4.8A scenic multiuse outdoor trail connecting parks, lakes, and greenbelts.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area$4.8Explore a massive pink granite monolith in Texas Hill Country
Longhorn Cavern State Park$$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.
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$$4.7Explore centuries of Lone Star history at Austin's premier state museum
Circle C Ranch Metropolitan ParkFree4.7Enjoy South Austin's spacious park featuring scenic trails and disc golf.
Dell Diamond$$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
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
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
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.
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
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