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.
Austin Opera$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Brushy Creek Regional TrailFree4.8A scenic multiuse outdoor trail connecting parks, lakes, and greenbelts.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$4.7Explore centuries of Lone Star history at Austin's premier state museum
Old Settlers ParkFree4.7A massive regional park featuring sports complexes, trails, and recreational spaces.
Round Rock Express$4.7Catch exciting Minor League Baseball action at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.
Texas State CapitolFree4.7Discover historic red granite architecture and lush grounds in downtown Austin.
Texas State CemeteryFree4.7Explore the historic resting place of Texas icons and state leaders
The Long Center for the Performing Arts$$4.7Austin's premier cultural venue offering live performances and iconic skyline views
The Paramount Theatre$$4.7Historic downtown Austin venue for live music, comedy, and classic films.
Waco Mammoth National MonumentFree4.7Discover America's only recorded nursery herd of Ice Age Columbian mammoths
Waco Suspension BridgeFree4.7A historic Texas pedestrian landmark spanning the scenic Brazos River.
Blanton Museum of Art$4.6Austin's premier university art museum featuring modern works and vibrant exhibits
Cameron Park Zoo$4.6Discover a lush fifty two acre wildlife sanctuary in nearby Waco.
French Legation State Historic Site$4.6Explore France's diplomatic legacy in Texas at Austin's oldest home
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.
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
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
Old Town ParkFreeA clean and peaceful neighborhood park featuring playscapes for kids
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