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.
Texas Rowing Center$4.6Rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards to explore scenic Lady Bird Lake.
Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot$$4.6Historic steam and diesel train rides through East Texas piney woods
Wild Basin Wilderness PreserveFree4.6Explore scenic hiking trails and natural Hill Country wildlife in Austin
Zilker Botanical GardenFree4.6Discover a 31-acre natural oasis of themed gardens in Austin.
Austin PBSFree4.5Central Texas public broadcasting hub located at ACC Highland Campus
Blanco State ParkFree4.5A tranquil Texas Hill Country haven for swimming, hiking, and camping.
Congress Avenue Bridge BatsFree4.5Witness Austin's famous urban bat colony take flight at sunset
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park$$4.5Premier indoor venue for minor league sports, concerts, and family entertainment.
Lake Pflugerville ParkFree4.5A scenic lakeside destination for walking, fishing, paddling, and outdoor recreation
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
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.
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
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
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center$4.0A vibrant downtown Austin venue showcasing rotating modern art exhibitions
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
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