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.
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife RefugeFree5.0A scenic Texas Hill Country sanctuary for endangered songbirds and outdoor enthusiasts.
Play for All ParkFree4.9A massive, fully inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities.
Austin Opera$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Brushy Creek Regional TrailFree4.8A scenic multiuse outdoor trail connecting parks, lakes, and greenbelts.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area$4.8Explore a massive pink granite monolith in Texas Hill Country
Mount BonnellFree4.8Experience sweeping panoramic views of Lake Austin from this historic summit.
Austin Nature & Science CenterFree4.7Discover native wildlife, interactive exhibits, and dinosaur tracks in Zilker Park.
Barton Creek GreenbeltFree4.7Discover Austin's expansive urban park ideal for hiking, biking, and swimming.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$4.7Explore centuries of Lone Star history at Austin's premier state museum
Circle C Ranch Metropolitan ParkFree4.7Enjoy South Austin's spacious park featuring scenic trails and disc golf.
Inks Lake State Park$4.7A scenic Texas Hill Country getaway for swimming, camping, and hiking
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike TrailFree4.7Austin's iconic ten-mile waterfront path for walking, running, and cycling.
Mayfield Park and Nature PreserveFree4.7A peaceful Austin sanctuary featuring historic lily ponds and roaming peacocks
Mueller Lake ParkFree4.7Vibrant urban park featuring a scenic lake, loop trail, and outdoor amphitheater
Old Settlers ParkFree4.7A massive regional park featuring sports complexes, trails, and recreational spaces.
Pease District ParkFree4.7Explore Austin's historic urban park featuring scenic trails and sports courts
Pedernales Falls State Park$4.7Explore scenic limestone waterfalls and rugged trails in Texas Hill Country
Pennybacker BridgeFree4.7Austin's iconic weathered steel arch bridge offering panoramic river views
Pfluger ParkFree4.7Scenic city park with shaded creek trails, play areas, and sports courts.
Sculpture FallsFree4.7A popular natural swimming hole along the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail
Texas Capitol Visitors CenterFree4.7Discover Texas history through interactive exhibits at Austin's Capitol Visitors Center.
Texas State CapitolFree4.7Discover historic red granite architecture and lush grounds in downtown Austin.
Texas State CemeteryFree4.7Explore the historic resting place of Texas icons and state leaders
The Long Center for the Performing Arts$$4.7Austin's premier cultural venue offering live performances and iconic skyline views
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