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.
The Hill Country Galleria$4.5Vibrant outdoor lifestyle center featuring shopping, dining, and central green spaces
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
Mexic-Arte Museum$4.4Explore vibrant traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art in Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
Austin Creative AllianceFree4.1Advocating for local artists and empowering Austin's vibrant creative community
Texas Performing Arts$$4.0Austin's premier university arts presenter hosting Broadway, concerts, and world-class performances
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center$4.0A vibrant downtown Austin venue showcasing rotating modern art exhibitions
Austin Chamber Music Center$3.8Experience intimate classical music concerts and educational programs in Austin.
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
Lake AustinFreeA scenic Austin reservoir ideal for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining.
Lake TravisFreeAustin's favorite reservoir for boating swimming and scenic sunset views
Pfluger BridgeFreeScenic pedestrian bridge spanning Lady Bird Lake in central Austin
South Congress Avenue District$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 Texas FolklifeFreePreserving and celebrating the diverse folk and traditional arts of Texas
The Texas Hill CountryFreeDiscover scenic rolling hills, historic towns, and vibrant wineries near 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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