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.
Austin Opera$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Mount BonnellFree4.8Experience sweeping panoramic views of Lake Austin from this historic summit.
Austin Nature & Science CenterFree4.7Discover native wildlife, interactive exhibits, and dinosaur tracks in Zilker Park.
Barton Creek GreenbeltFree4.7Discover Austin's expansive urban park ideal for hiking, biking, and swimming.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$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.
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.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts$$4.7Austin's premier cultural venue offering live performances and iconic skyline views
The Texas Farmers' Market at MuellerFree4.7A vibrant Sunday outdoor market in Austin featuring local food vendors.
Zilker ParkFree4.7Austin's premier 351-acre urban oasis for outdoor recreation and events
Barton Springs PoolFree4.6Austin's iconic natural spring swimming pool located inside Zilker Park
Blanton Museum of Art$4.6Austin's premier university art museum featuring modern works and vibrant exhibits
Bull Creek District ParkFree4.6Scenic river park featuring hiking trails, swimming spots, and picnic areas
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
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
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
Mexic-Arte Museum$4.4Explore vibrant traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art in Austin
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