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 Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
Cathedral of JunkFree4.5Explore Austin's iconic suburban backyard sculpture crafted from discarded treasures.
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree4.5Explore prehistoric fossils and Texas biodiversity on the UT Austin campus
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
Secret BeachFree4.1A popular sandy riverfront hideaway in East Austin's metro park
Texas Performing Arts$$4.0Austin's premier university arts presenter hosting Broadway, concerts, and world-class performances
Austin City HallFree3.9Explore modern civic architecture in the heart of downtown Austin.
Mueller DevelopmentFreeAustin's vibrant eco-friendly neighborhood filled with parks, dining, and family attractions
North Loop District$Austin's eclectic enclave for vintage clothing, local coffee, and laid-back nightspots.
South Congress Avenue District$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 AustinFreeExplore 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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