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$$4.8Experience world-class opera performances and innovative musical storytelling in Austin
Brushy Creek Regional TrailFree4.8A scenic multiuse outdoor trail connecting parks, lakes, and greenbelts.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area$4.8Explore a massive pink granite monolith in Texas Hill Country
Mount BonnellFree4.8Experience sweeping panoramic views of Lake Austin from this historic summit.
Austin Nature & Science CenterFree4.7Discover native wildlife, interactive exhibits, and dinosaur tracks in Zilker Park.
Barton Creek GreenbeltFree4.7Discover Austin's expansive urban park ideal for hiking, biking, and swimming.
Bullock Texas State History Museum$$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
Old Settlers ParkFree4.7A massive regional park featuring sports complexes, trails, and recreational spaces.
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
Round Rock Express$4.7Catch exciting Minor League Baseball action at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.
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$$4.7Austin's premier cultural venue offering live performances and iconic skyline views
The Paramount Theatre$$4.7Historic downtown Austin venue for live music, comedy, and classic films.
The Texas Farmers' Market at MuellerFree4.7A vibrant Sunday outdoor market in Austin featuring local food vendors.
Waco Mammoth National MonumentFree4.7Discover America's only recorded nursery herd of Ice Age Columbian mammoths
Waco Suspension BridgeFree4.7A historic Texas pedestrian landmark spanning the scenic Brazos River.
Walnut Creek Metropolitan ParkFree4.7A sprawling North Austin park with miles of winding multi-use trails
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