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.
Cactus Cafe$$4.6An iconic intimate live acoustic music venue on UT Austin campus
Circuit of the Americas$$4.6World class motorsport facility host to Formula One and premier concerts
Dougherty Arts CenterFree4.6A creative Austin art center featuring galleries, classes, and theater.
Hamilton Pool Preserve$$4.6Explore a dramatic natural limestone grotto waterfall near Austin, Texas.
McKinney Falls State Park$4.6Discover scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and tranquil camping near downtown Austin
The Austin Scottish Rite Theater$4.6Experience live shows inside Austin's oldest historic theater venue today.
The Elephant Room$$4.6Austin's legendary underground basement lounge featuring nightly live jazz and drinks.
The Hideout Theatre$4.6Austin's premier destination for vibrant live improv comedy and coffee
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 Ballroom @ Spiderhouse$4.5An iconic Austin venue hosting live music, comedy, and vibrant events
The Hill Country Galleria$4.5Vibrant outdoor lifestyle center featuring shopping, dining, and central green spaces
Austin Bat ToursFree4.4Experience guided sunset water tours to watch Austin's famous bat colony
Ballet Austin$$4.4Premier professional dance company and training center in downtown Austin
Austin Zoo$4.2Non-profit animal rescue sanctuary offering intimate wildlife encounters in Austin
The Oasis on Lake Travis$$4.2Iconic Austin destination offering Tex-Mex fare and stunning Lake Travis sunset views.
Austin Creative AllianceFree4.1Advocating for local artists and empowering Austin's vibrant creative community
Texas Performing Arts$$4.0Austin's premier university arts presenter hosting Broadway, concerts, and world-class performances
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center$4.0A vibrant downtown Austin venue showcasing rotating modern art exhibitions
Austin City HallFree3.9Explore modern civic architecture in the heart of downtown Austin.
Austin Chamber Music Center$3.8Experience intimate classical music concerts and educational programs in Austin.
Lady Bird LakeFreeAustin's premier downtown reservoir for kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic waterside trails
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