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.
Emma Long Metropolitan ParkFree4.6Scenic Lake Austin park featuring swimming areas, boat launches, and trails.
Festival BeachFree4.6A peaceful park on Lady Bird Lake offering scenic trails and picnics
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
Lake GeorgetownFree4.6A scenic reservoir near Austin offering boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
Lakeway City ParkFree4.6Scenic waterfront park offering trails, play areas, and lakefront views
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
Red Bud IsleFree4.6Austin's premier off-leash island dog park along Lady Bird Lake
River Place Nature TrailFree4.6Scenic and challenging Austin hill country trail with lush woodland stairs
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
Blanco State ParkFree4.5A tranquil Texas Hill Country haven for swimming, hiking, and camping.
Lake Pflugerville ParkFree4.5A scenic lakeside destination for walking, fishing, paddling, and outdoor recreation
Chisholm Trail Crossing ParkFree4.4Historic creekside park featuring bronze cattle sculptures and scenic walking trails
Hutto Lake ParkFree4.4A scenic lakeside park featuring walking trails, fishing, and picnic spots.
San Gabriel RiverFree4.4Enjoy scenic limestone bluffs and clear swimming holes near Austin
Travis County Exposition Center$$4.4Austin's premier multipurpose arena and event complex hosting rodeos and expos
St Edward's ParkFree4.2Scenic Austin park offering lush hiking trails, creek views, and swimming
Secret BeachFree4.1A popular sandy riverfront hideaway in East Austin's metro park
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
Old Town ParkFreeA clean and peaceful neighborhood park featuring playscapes for kids
Pfluger BridgeFreeScenic pedestrian bridge spanning Lady Bird Lake in central Austin
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