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
Cameron Park Zoo$4.6Discover a lush fifty two acre wildlife sanctuary in nearby Waco.
Circuit of the Americas$$4.6World class motorsport facility host to Formula One and premier concerts
French Legation State Historic Site$4.6Explore France's diplomatic legacy in Texas at Austin's oldest home
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$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
Neill-Cochran House Museum$4.6Explore Austin's historic 1855 Greek Revival mansion and living history museum
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 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
The Williamson MuseumFree4.5Explore rich local Texas history at this free Georgetown museum
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
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
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