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.

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O. Henry MuseumFree4.6
Explore the preserved Victorian cottage where author O. Henry once lived
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6
Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5
Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
The Williamson MuseumFree4.5
Explore rich local Texas history at this free Georgetown museum
San Gabriel RiverFree4.4
Enjoy scenic limestone bluffs and clear swimming holes near Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2
Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
Historic Waco Foundation$4.2
Preserving Central Texas history through tours of historic Waco house museums
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center$4.0
A vibrant downtown Austin venue showcasing rotating modern art exhibitions
Old Town ParkFree
A clean and peaceful neighborhood park featuring playscapes for kids
South Congress Avenue District$
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 AustinFree
Explore 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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