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.
Zilker ParkFree4.7Austin's premier 351-acre urban oasis for outdoor recreation and events
Barton Springs PoolFree4.6Austin's iconic natural spring swimming pool located inside Zilker Park
Blanton Museum of Art$4.6Austin's premier university art museum featuring modern works and vibrant exhibits
Bull Creek District ParkFree4.6Scenic river park featuring hiking trails, swimming spots, and picnic areas
Circuit of the Americas$$4.6World class motorsport facility host to Formula One and premier concerts
Festival BeachFree4.6A peaceful park on Lady Bird Lake offering scenic trails and picnics
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
Lake GeorgetownFree4.6A scenic reservoir near Austin offering boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
Neill-Cochran House Museum$4.6Explore Austin's historic 1855 Greek Revival mansion and living history museum
Red Bud IsleFree4.6Austin's premier off-leash island dog park along Lady Bird Lake
Texas Rowing Center$4.6Rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards to explore scenic Lady Bird Lake.
Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot$$4.6Historic steam and diesel train rides through East Texas piney woods
Wild Basin Wilderness PreserveFree4.6Explore scenic hiking trails and natural Hill Country wildlife in Austin
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park$$4.5Premier indoor venue for minor league sports, concerts, and family entertainment.
Texas Music MuseumFree4.5Explore the rich history and vibrant heritage of Lone Star music.
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
The Arboretum$4.5An open-air shopping and dining center nestled in northwest Austin
The Hill Country Galleria$4.5Vibrant outdoor lifestyle center featuring shopping, dining, and central green spaces
Austin Bat ToursFree4.4Experience guided sunset water tours to watch Austin's famous bat colony
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
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