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
Cameron Park Zoo$4.6Discover a lush fifty two acre wildlife sanctuary in nearby Waco.
Festival BeachFree4.6A peaceful park on Lady Bird Lake offering scenic trails and picnics
French Legation State Historic Site$4.6Explore France's diplomatic legacy in Texas at Austin's oldest home
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
Historic Georgetown DistrictFree4.6Explore charming Victorian architecture, local boutiques, and dining in historic Georgetown.
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
O. Henry MuseumFree4.6Explore the preserved Victorian cottage where author O. Henry once lived
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
Austin PBSFree4.5Central Texas public broadcasting hub located at ACC Highland Campus
Congress Avenue Bridge BatsFree4.5Witness Austin's famous urban bat colony take flight at sunset
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
The Williamson MuseumFree4.5Explore rich local Texas history at this free Georgetown museum
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
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
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 City HallFree3.9Explore modern civic architecture in the heart of downtown Austin.
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
Mueller DevelopmentFreeAustin's vibrant eco-friendly neighborhood filled with parks, dining, and family attractions
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