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.
French Legation State Historic Site$4.6Explore France's diplomatic legacy in Texas at Austin's oldest home
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
Historic Georgetown DistrictFree4.6Explore charming Victorian architecture, local boutiques, and dining in historic Georgetown.
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
O. Henry MuseumFree4.6Explore the preserved Victorian cottage where author O. Henry once lived
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
Austin PBSFree4.5Central Texas public broadcasting hub located at ACC Highland Campus
Congress Avenue Bridge BatsFree4.5Witness Austin's famous urban bat colony take flight at sunset
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
The Williamson MuseumFree4.5Explore rich local Texas history at this free Georgetown museum
San Gabriel RiverFree4.4Enjoy scenic limestone bluffs and clear swimming holes near Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
Historic Waco Foundation$4.2Preserving Central Texas history through tours of historic Waco house museums
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center$4.0A vibrant downtown Austin venue showcasing rotating modern art exhibitions
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
Old Town ParkFreeA clean and peaceful neighborhood park featuring playscapes for kids
Sixth Street$Austin's iconic entertainment district packed with live music and nightlife.
South Congress Avenue District$Explore Austin's vibrant cultural hub filled with boutique shops and eateries.
The Austin Children's Museum (Thinkery)$$Engaging hands on science and art exhibits for kids in Austin.
The University of Texas at AustinFreeExplore Texas' iconic flagship university campus in central Austin
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum$A peaceful shaded sanctuary filled with touchable bronze art in Austin
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