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.
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
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$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
St Edward's ParkFree4.2Scenic Austin park offering lush hiking trails, creek views, and swimming
Secret BeachFree4.1A popular sandy riverfront hideaway in East Austin's metro park
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
Lake AustinFreeA scenic Austin reservoir ideal for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining.
Lake TravisFreeAustin's favorite reservoir for boating swimming and scenic sunset views
Mueller DevelopmentFreeAustin's vibrant eco-friendly neighborhood filled with parks, dining, and family attractions
Old Town ParkFreeA clean and peaceful neighborhood park featuring playscapes for kids
Pfluger BridgeFreeScenic pedestrian bridge spanning Lady Bird Lake in central Austin
South Congress Avenue District$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 Texas Hill CountryFreeDiscover scenic rolling hills, historic towns, and vibrant wineries near 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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